Rowland Avenue is in Poole and in Poole district. BH15 3DE 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 Rowland Avenue, Poole, BH15 3DE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BH15 3RA, BH15 3QY, BH15 3DD, BH15 3DF, BH15 3QZ, BH15 3SF, BH15 3LA, BH15 3SB, BH15 3QX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BH15 3DE is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.9% | 51.4% | -2.5% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 46.1% | 48.6% | 2.5% | 49.0% | -0.4% |
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 3DE there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 66% 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 | 25.2% | 23.4% | -1.8% | 37.9% | -14.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 64.6% | 66% | 1.4% | 44.2% | 21.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 0.7% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 3.9% | 4.3% | 0.4% | 9.1% | -4.8% |
| Widowed | 5.2% | 5% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -1.1% |
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 | 56.1% | 49.2% | -6.9% | 48.4% | 0.8% |
| Good health | 31.4% | 34.7% | 3.3% | 33.6% | 1.1% |
| Fair health | 8.9% | 12.5% | 3.6% | 12.7% | -0.2% |
| Bad health | 3% | 2.4% | -0.6% | 4.0% | -1.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 | 16.7% | 15.1% | -1.6% | 18.2% | -3.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.8% | 9.5% | -2.3% | 9.6% | -0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.3% | 14.8% | -5.5% | 13.4% | 1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.6% | 6.7% | 3.1% | 5.3% | 1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.4% | 18% | 2.6% | 16.9% | 1.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.9% | 30.6% | 2.7% | 33.8% | -3.2% |
| Other | 4.3% | 5.3% | 1.0% | 2.8% | 2.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.9% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Indian | 5.4% | 3.6% | -1.8% | 3.1% | 0.5% |
| Black African | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 92.1% | 94.9% | 2.8% | 81.4% | 13.5% |
| Arab | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 91.8% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91.6% | 91.8% | 0.2% | 83.2% | 8.6% |
| European Union | 2.2% | 2.7% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 1.4% | 1.2% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.3% | 3.4% | -0.9% | 5.6% | -2.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.3% | 91.5% | 0.2% | 83.2% | 8.3% |
| 10+ Years | 1.6% | 5.2% | 3.6% | 9.8% | -4.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.4% | 2.1% | 0.7% | 2.9% | -0.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.6% | 0.6% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.1% | 0.6% | -3.5% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89% | 76.7% | 12.3% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| British Overseas Territories | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 7.6% | 13.5% | -5.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.4% | 37.2% | 0.2% |
| Christian | 55% | 46.2% | 8.8% |
| Hindu | 3.3% | 1.7% | 1.6% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 4% | 6.0% | -2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rowland Avenue was 15.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 64.5% lower than the Oakdale average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Rowland Avenue has the 5th lowest crime rate of 25 local areas in Oakdale and the 131st lowest crime rate of 1,191 local areas in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 15.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -46.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Rowland Avenue, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Detached, an established residential building | £258,000 | 2025-03-06 | £261,075 |
| 5 Rowland Avenue, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Detached, an established residential building | £445,000 | 2024-05-24 | £446,434 |
| 13 Rowland Avenue, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Detached, an established residential building | £460,000 | 2023-11-30 | £456,578 |
| 1 Rowland Avenue, Poole, Poole Detached, an established residential building | £420,000 | 2017-07-13 | £516,838 |
| 5 Rowland Avenue, Poole, Poole Detached, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2013-08-09 | £473,531 |
BH15 3DE area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in BH15 3DE area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 32% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 91 |
| Full-Time Employee | 87 |
| Part-Time Employee | 53 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Other | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 38 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 34 |
| Education | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Poole Devon Road , BH15 3QQ | 3out of 4 | 649 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanley Green Infant Academy Stanley Green Road , Oakdale BH15 3AA | 3out of 4 | 726 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Canford Heath Infant School Learoyd Road , Canford Heath BH17 8PJ | 4out of 4 | 780 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Canford Heath Junior School Learoyd Road , Canford Heath BH17 8PJ | 3out of 4 | 780 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakdale Junior School School Lane , BH15 3JR | 3out of 4 | 863 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Edward's Roman Catholic/Church of England School, Poole Dale Valley Road , Oakdale BH15 3HY | 3out of 4 | 1,130 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Poole High School Wimborne Road , BH15 2BW | 3out of 4 | 1,355 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkstone Grammar School Sopers Lane , BH17 7EP | 4out of 4 | 1,959 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Magna Academy Ashdown Close , Adastral Road BH17 8RE | 4out of 4 | 1,972 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Poole Grammar School Gravel Hill , BH17 9JU | 3out of 4 | 2,728 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 | 3,936 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 | 1,248 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 | 884 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Montacute School 3 Canford Heath Road , BH17 9NG | 3out of 4 | 2,310 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bournemouth Collegiate Preparatory School St Osmund's Road , Parkstone BH14 9JY | - not rated | 3,063 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Quay School 160 Herbert Avenue , BH12 4HU | 4out of 4 | 3,232 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Winchelsea School Guernsey Road , Parkstone BH12 4LL | 3out of 4 | 3,570 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Fern Sandwich Bar | 111 St Marys Road | 727 yd | |
| Marnhull Community Café | Marnhull Village Hall | 778 yd | |
| Caballero Cafe | Prevail Skatehouse, 65-67 Ringwood Road | 797 yd | |
| Ramp Rats | Prevail Skathouse, 65-67 Ringwood Road | 797 yd | |
| Tatnam Tandoori | 2 Tatnam Crescent | 985 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Inn | The New Inn, 222 Wimborne Road | 586 yd | |
| Sweet Home Inn | 25 Ringwood Road | 668 yd | |
| Oakdale Conservative Club | 92 Darbys Lane | 691 yd | |
| Shah Of Persia | 173 Longfleet Road | 865 yd | |
| Pottery Hotel | The Pottery Hotel, 260 Ringwood Road | 1,064 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Long Johns Fish and Chips | 10 Dorchester Road | 338 yd | |
| Tang Village | 226 Wimborne Road | 465 yd | |
| American Fried Chicken | 317 Wimborne Road | 584 yd | |
| Wongs Dragon | 80 Oakdale Road | 735 yd | |
| Parvez Tandoori | 82 Oakdale Road | 735 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 131-139 Fernside Road | 593 yd | |
| The Southern Co-op | 25 Ringwood Road | 668 yd | |
| Co-op | 74 Oakdale Road | 681 yd | |
| The Southern Co-op | 147 Wimborne Road | 1,041 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Mary'S Catholic Primary School DEVON ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 483 yd |
| Ocean Academy Poole CONSTITUTION HILL ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 789 yd |
| Oakdale Junior School School Lane | grass pitches | 906 yd |
| St Edwards School DALE VALLEY ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 980 yd |
| Learoyd Road Playing Fields Learoyd Road | grass pitches | 1,037 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 140 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.