Hiley Road is in Poole and in Poole district. BH15 3BQ is located in the Oakdale electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Poole. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Hiley Road, Poole, BH15 3BQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BH15 3AB, BH15 3BG, BH15 3BA, BH15 3BB, BH15 3AG, BH15 3AX, BH15 3AY, BH15 3BL, BH15 3AZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BH15 3BQ has a slightly higher male population, with 50.5% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.3% | 49.5% | 0.2% | 51.0% | -1.5% |
| Male | 50.7% | 50.5% | -0.2% | 49.0% | 1.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of BH15 3BQ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54.8% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 31.2% | 26.8% | -4.4% | 37.9% | -11.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54.9% | 54.8% | -0.1% | 44.2% | 10.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 1.8% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 6.1% | 10.2% | 4.1% | 9.1% | 1.1% |
| Widowed | 5% | 6.3% | 1.3% | 6.1% | 0.2% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 47.7% | 45.9% | -1.8% | 48.4% | -2.5% |
| Good health | 38.3% | 36.2% | -2.1% | 33.6% | 2.6% |
| Fair health | 10.7% | 13% | 2.3% | 12.7% | 0.3% |
| Bad health | 2.1% | 2.6% | 0.5% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 2.3% | 1.1% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 17.3% | 13.2% | -4.1% | 18.2% | -5.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.7% | 12.9% | -3.8% | 9.6% | 3.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.9% | 16.2% | -2.7% | 13.4% | 2.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 8.1% | 8.4% | 0.3% | 5.3% | 3.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.5% | 19.2% | 6.7% | 16.9% | 2.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.6% | 27.3% | 6.7% | 33.8% | -6.5% |
| Other | 5.8% | 2.7% | -3.1% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.9% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.8% |
| Indian | 1.6% | 7.1% | 5.5% | 3.1% | 4.0% |
| Other Asian | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 96.3% | 89.8% | -6.5% | 81.4% | 8.4% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 89% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92.3% | 89% | -3.3% | 83.2% | 5.8% |
| European Union | 4.9% | 3.8% | -1.1% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.1% | 5.4% | 3.3% | 5.6% | -0.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.8% | 89.3% | -2.5% | 83.2% | 6.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 9% | 9.0% | 9.8% | -0.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.6% | 1.3% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.5% | 0% | -3.5% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3% | 0.5% | -2.5% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.2% | 76.7% | 9.5% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 8.4% | 13.5% | -5.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.6% | 37.2% | -0.6% |
| Christian | 58.5% | 46.2% | 12.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Not answered | 4.4% | 6.0% | -1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hiley Road was 65.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 54.4% higher than the Oakdale average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hiley Road has the 6th highest crime rate of 25 local areas in Oakdale and the 463rd highest crime rate of 1,191 local areas in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 36.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -57.8%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 64% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17A Hiley Road, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Terraced, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2025-07-01 | £359,243 |
| 2A Hiley Road, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Detached, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2021-12-03 | £342,848 |
| 6 Hiley Road, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Detached, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2021-09-29 | £545,561 |
| 9 Hiley Road, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Detached, an established residential building | £329,000 | 2021-06-28 | £360,664 |
| 6A Hiley Road, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Detached, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2021-06-25 | £548,122 |
BH15 3BQ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 109 |
| Retired | 98 |
| Part-Time Employee | 48 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 43 |
| Human health and social work activities | 35 |
| Manufacturing | 32 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Other | 18 |
| Education | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stanley Green Infant Academy Stanley Green Road , Oakdale BH15 3AA | 3out of 4 | 215 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakdale Junior School School Lane , BH15 3JR | 3out of 4 | 653 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Canford Heath Junior School Learoyd Road , Canford Heath BH17 8PJ | 3out of 4 | 1,041 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Canford Heath Infant School Learoyd Road , Canford Heath BH17 8PJ | 4out of 4 | 1,094 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Longfleet Church of England Primary School Jolliffe Avenue , BH15 2HF | 3out of 4 | 1,261 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poole High School Wimborne Road , BH15 2BW | 3out of 4 | 1,087 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkstone Grammar School Sopers Lane , BH17 7EP | 4out of 4 | 1,533 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| St Edward's Roman Catholic/Church of England School, Poole Dale Valley Road , Oakdale BH15 3HY | 3out of 4 | 1,874 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Magna Academy Ashdown Close , Adastral Road BH17 8RE | 4out of 4 | 2,246 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Poole Grammar School Gravel Hill , BH17 9JU | 3out of 4 | 2,581 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broadstone Middle School Dunyeats Road , BH18 8AE | 2out of 4 | 3,722 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Bournemouth and Poole College North Road , BH14 0LS | - not rated | 1,957 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Longspee School Learoyd Road , Canford Heath BH17 8PJ | 4out of 4 | 991 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Montacute School 3 Canford Heath Road , BH17 9NG | 3out of 4 | 2,122 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Yarrells Preparatory School Yarrells House , Upton BH16 5EU | - not rated | 3,645 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bournemouth Collegiate Preparatory School St Osmund's Road , Parkstone BH14 9JY | - not rated | 3,874 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Quay School 160 Herbert Avenue , BH12 4HU | 4out of 4 | 4,063 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunseeker International Ltd | 29-33 Willis Way | 693 yd | |
| KFC | Kfc, Wessex Gate Retail Park, Broadstone Way | 806 yd | |
| McDonalds | Wessex Gate Retail Park, Broadstone Way | 806 yd | |
| South Coast Building Supplies aka The Upstairs Cafe | Unit 1 A, 5-9 Nuffield Road | 907 yd | |
| Marnhull Community Café | Marnhull Village Hall | 953 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakdale Conservative Club | 92 Darbys Lane | 608 yd | |
| New Inn | The New Inn, 222 Wimborne Road | 660 yd | |
| Toby Carvery | The Fleetsbridge, Wimborne Road | 712 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Fried Chicken | 317 Wimborne Road | 293 yd | |
| Tang Village | 226 Wimborne Road | 448 yd | |
| Long Johns Fish and Chips | 10 Dorchester Road | 550 yd | |
| Willys Hubbs Kitchen | B And Q Warehouse, Fleets Lane | 613 yd | |
| Consumer Engagement Group Ltd | 8-9 Wessex Gate Retail Park, Broadstone Way | 806 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 131-139 Fernside Road | 850 yd | |
| Insanity Retro Gaming | 42 Harwell Road | 992 yd | |
| The Southern Co-op | 147 Wimborne Road | 1,002 yd | |
| Wah Hing Chinese Supermarket | 14 Didcot Road | 1,046 yd | |
| Co-op | 74 Oakdale Road | 1,086 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fitness First Health Club (Poole) FLEETS LANE | health and fitness suite | 491 yd |
| Oakdale Junior School School Lane | grass pitches | 566 yd |
| Tatnam Ground POOLE TOWN FC POOLE TOWN FC SCHOOL LANE | grass pitches | 576 yd |
| Poole High School WIMBORNE ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 958 yd |
| Wessex Harbour Gym Ltd UNIT 2 UNIT 2 STERTE AVENUE WEST | health and fitness suite | 1,016 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 96.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 88.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 88.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 88.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 60.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 119.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.