Fleets Lane is in Poole and in Poole district. BH15 3BZ is located in the Oakdale electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Poole. This postcode has been in use since 1982-03-01.
StreetScan combines information about Fleets Lane, Poole, BH15 3BZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BH15 3HD, BH15 3EE, BH15 3HQ, BH15 3EY, BH15 3HE, BH17 7AF, BH15 3HH, BH15 3TF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BH15 3BZ is primarily male, with 53.6% of the population 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 | 51.2% | 46.4% | -4.8% | 51.0% | -4.6% |
| Male | 48.8% | 53.6% | 4.8% | 49.0% | 4.6% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 27.4% | 32.7% | 5.3% | 37.9% | -5.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.4% | 49.3% | -2.1% | 44.2% | 5.1% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 0.9% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 14.2% | 12.3% | -1.9% | 9.1% | 3.2% |
| Widowed | 5.2% | 4.3% | -0.9% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
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 | 42.1% | 48.9% | 6.8% | 48.4% | 0.5% |
| Good health | 44.5% | 35.2% | -9.3% | 33.6% | 1.6% |
| Fair health | 10.6% | 11.5% | 0.9% | 12.7% | -1.2% |
| Bad health | 2% | 3.3% | 1.3% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 | 20.8% | 17.3% | -3.5% | 18.2% | -0.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.2% | 12.1% | -1.1% | 9.6% | 2.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.3% | 12.1% | -7.2% | 13.4% | -1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.1% | 6.1% | -1.0% | 5.3% | 0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.8% | 18.7% | 7.9% | 16.9% | 1.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.6% | 29% | 5.4% | 33.8% | -4.8% |
| Other | 5.2% | 4.7% | -0.5% | 2.8% | 1.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.2% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 3.1% | -1.6% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 99.2% | 90.2% | -9.0% | 81.4% | 8.8% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Other | 0.4% | 1.9% | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
In this area, 79.9% 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 | 94.1% | 79.9% | -14.2% | 83.2% | -3.3% |
| European Union | 4.7% | 10.8% | 6.1% | 6.1% | 4.7% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 2.6% | 2.2% | 2.7% | -0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.8% | 4.8% | 4.0% | 5.6% | -0.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.7% | 80.5% | -13.2% | 83.2% | -2.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 7.5% | 7.5% | 9.8% | -2.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.1% | 6.7% | 3.6% | 2.9% | 3.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.4% | 5.2% | 2.8% | 2.2% | 3.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.6% | 76.7% | -2.1% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Italy | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Portugal | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 6.3% | 1.3% | 5.0% |
| Romania | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 11.6% | 13.5% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.7% | 37.2% | 4.5% |
| Christian | 47% | 46.2% | 0.8% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Hindu | 3.4% | 1.7% | 1.7% |
| Muslim | 1.9% | 6.5% | -4.6% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Fleets Lane was 30.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 28.2% lower than the Oakdale average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Fleets Lane has the 11th highest crime rate of 25 local areas in Oakdale and the 365th lowest crime rate of 1,191 local areas in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 15.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -67.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unit 1 Fleets Lane, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Other, an established residential building | £11,848,384 | 2021-09-17 | £12,167,175 |
| Unit 2 Fleets Lane, Poole, Poole Other, an established residential building | £8,150,000 | 2014-09-19 | £10,819,420 |
BH15 3BZ 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 | 103 |
| Retired | 37 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Manufacturing | 29 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Education | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| 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 | 750 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Canford Heath Junior School Learoyd Road , Canford Heath BH17 8PJ | 3out of 4 | 1,195 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Canford Heath Infant School Learoyd Road , Canford Heath BH17 8PJ | 4out of 4 | 1,261 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakdale Junior School School Lane , BH15 3JR | 3out of 4 | 1,360 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillbourne Primary School Kitchener Crescent , BH17 7HX | 2out of 4 | 1,463 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parkstone Grammar School Sopers Lane , BH17 7EP | 4out of 4 | 925 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Poole High School Wimborne Road , BH15 2BW | 3out of 4 | 1,720 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Poole Grammar School Gravel Hill , BH17 9JU | 3out of 4 | 2,081 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Magna Academy Ashdown Close , Adastral Road BH17 8RE | 4out of 4 | 2,105 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edward's Roman Catholic/Church of England School, Poole Dale Valley Road , Oakdale BH15 3HY | 3out of 4 | 2,193 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | 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 | 3,138 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 | 2,639 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 | 1,055 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Montacute School 3 Canford Heath Road , BH17 9NG | 3out of 4 | 1,628 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Yarrells Preparatory School Yarrells House , Upton BH16 5EU | - not rated | 3,217 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Quay School 160 Herbert Avenue , BH12 4HU | 4out of 4 | 4,410 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Winchelsea School Guernsey Road , Parkstone BH12 4LL | 3out of 4 | 4,493 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entoyment War Gaming and Hobby Centre | Unit 2, Fleetsbridge Business Centre, Upton Road | 363 yd | |
| Tesco Family Dining | Tesco Stores, Waterloo Road | 382 yd | |
| Starbucks | Unit L, 93-95 Waterloo Road | 496 yd | |
| South Coast Building Supplies aka The Upstairs Cafe | Unit 1 A, 5-9 Nuffield Road | 522 yd | |
| KFC | Kfc, Wessex Gate Retail Park, Broadstone Way | 538 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toby Carvery | The Fleetsbridge, Wimborne Road | 130 yd | |
| Oakdale Conservative Club | 92 Darbys Lane | 845 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Willys Hubbs Kitchen | B And Q Warehouse, Fleets Lane | 218 yd | |
| Yo! To! Go! | Tesco Stores, Waterloo Road | 382 yd | |
| Consumer Engagement Group Ltd | 8-9 Wessex Gate Retail Park, Broadstone Way | 538 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | Unit B4, 50 Waterloo Road | 591 yd | |
| Greggs | 37-41 Nuffield Road | 931 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Waterloo Road | 380 yd | |
| Lidl | 2-6 Hatch Pond Road | 751 yd | |
| Makro Self Service Wholesalers Ltd | Makro, Cabot Lane | 766 yd | |
| Wah Hing Chinese Supermarket | 14 Didcot Road | 797 yd | |
| Insanity Retro Gaming | 42 Harwell Road | 856 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fitness First Health Club (Poole) FLEETS LANE | health and fitness suite | 437 yd |
| Dolphin Indoor Bowls Club Waterloo Road | indoor bowls | 611 yd |
| Parkstone Grammar School SOPERS LANE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 988 yd |
| David Lloyd (Poole) CABOT LANE | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 988 yd |
| Learoyd Road Playing Fields Learoyd Road | grass pitches | 1,088 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.