Rowland Avenue, Poole, BH15 3DE

People

Gender

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%

Partnership Status

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%

Health

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%

Education and Qualifications

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%

Culture

Ethnic Group

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%

Country of Birth

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%

Length of Residence

	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%

Passport Held

	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%

Religion

	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%

Safety

Is Rowland Avenue Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rowland Avenue was 6.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 83.7% lower than the Oakdale average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.

Rowland Avenue has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 24 local areas in Oakdale and the 31st lowest crime rate of 1,181 local areas in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -32.0%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£48,900

Income Rank
7/10

Household Income in BH15 3DE, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 2/10 (very low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 4/10 (below average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Rowland Avenue are based on 18 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Poole.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Rowland Avenue, Poole, BH15 3DE

Estimated Average Property Prices for BH15 3DE

Average Price
£422,089

Semi-Detached
£425,075

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£421,546

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Rowland Avenue

Average Price
£433,515

Semi-Detached
£419,391

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£438,947

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Rowland AvenueStreet

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	£255,460
5 Rowland Avenue, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Detached, an established residential building	£445,000	2024-05-24	£432,573
13 Rowland Avenue, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Detached, an established residential building	£460,000	2023-11-30	£442,402
1 Rowland Avenue, Poole, Poole Detached, an established residential building	£420,000	2017-07-13	£500,791
5 Rowland Avenue, Poole, Poole Detached, an established residential building	£290,000	2013-08-09	£458,829

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for BH15 3DE

Employment

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%.

Economic Activity

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

Employment Industry

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

Schools

Primary

	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	548 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Ocean Academy Poole , Constitution Hill Road BH14 0PZ	3out of 4	780 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Stanley Green Infant School Stanley Green Road , Oakdale BH15 3AA	- not rated	847 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Stanley Green Infant Academy Stanley Green Road , Oakdale BH15 3AA	3out of 4	847 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Canford Heath Infant School Learoyd Road , Canford Heath BH17 8PJ	4out of 4	858 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Middle deemed primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Oakdale County Middle School Wimborne Road , BH15 3DL	- not rated	493 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Poole Devon Road , BH15 3QQ	- not rated	548 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Longfleet Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Jolliffe Avenue , BH15 2HF	- not rated	880 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
Oakdale Junior School School Lane , BH15 3JR	- not rated	909 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Peter's CofE (VC) Middle School Parr Street , Parkstone BH14 0JY	- not rated	1,657 yd	Voluntary controlled school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	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	1,092 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Poole High School Wimborne Road , BH15 2BW	3out of 4	1,381 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Poole High School Wimborne Road , BH15 2BW	- not rated	1,381 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Ashdown Technology College Ashdown Close , Adastral Road BH17 8RE	- not rated	2,021 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Magna Academy Ashdown Close , Adastral Road BH17 8RE	3out of 4	2,021 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School

Middle deemed secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Broadstone Middle School Dunyeats Road , BH18 8AE	- not rated	4,030 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Broadstone Middle School Dunyeats Road , BH18 8AE	3out of 4	4,030 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Bournemouth and Poole College North Road , BH14 0LS	- not rated	1,130 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Longspee Academy Learoyd Road , Canford Heath BH17 8PJ	3out of 4	982 yd	Academy special converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Longspee School Learoyd Road , Canford Heath BH17 8PJ	- not rated	982 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Franklyn House School 11 Netley Close , Branksome BH15 3NW	- not rated	1,186 yd	Other independent school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The New School C/O Parkstone Boys' and Girls' Club , Recreation Road BH15 3NN	- not rated	1,199 yd	Other independent school	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
Eagle House School 16 St Peter's Road , Parkstone BH14 0PA	- not rated	1,443 yd	Other independent school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	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

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	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

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	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

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	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

Sport

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

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	100 Mbit/s
Average download speed	140 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	500 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	500 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

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.

Overview of BH15 3DE