Collwood Close is in Poole and in Bournemouth district. BH15 3HF 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 Collwood Close, Poole, BH15 3HF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BH15 3EZ, BH15 3HB, BH15 3HA, BH15 3HE, BH15 3EY, BH15 3HG, BH15 3EE, BH15 3EW, BH15 3HD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BH15 3HF has a slightly higher male population, with 50.7% 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 | 52.3% | 49.3% | -3.0% | 51.0% | -1.7% |
| Male | 47.7% | 50.7% | 3.0% | 49.0% | 1.7% |
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 | 29.4% | 35% | 5.6% | 37.9% | -2.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54% | 50% | -4.0% | 44.2% | 5.8% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 1% | -1.6% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 8.7% | 7.1% | -1.6% | 9.1% | -2.0% |
| Widowed | 5.3% | 6.8% | 1.5% | 6.1% | 0.7% |
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% | 47.2% | -0.5% | 48.4% | -1.2% |
| Good health | 37.2% | 37.8% | 0.6% | 33.6% | 4.2% |
| Fair health | 10.8% | 11.7% | 0.9% | 12.7% | -1.0% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 2.8% | -0.3% | 4.0% | -1.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 20.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 19.2% | 14.9% | -4.3% | 18.2% | -3.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.1% | 10.5% | -7.6% | 9.6% | 0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.1% | 16.3% | -1.8% | 13.4% | 2.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.2% | 10.8% | 3.6% | 5.3% | 5.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 18.1% | 23.1% | 5.0% | 16.9% | 6.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 17% | 20.7% | 3.7% | 33.8% | -13.1% |
| Other | 2.3% | 3.7% | 1.4% | 2.8% | 0.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.6% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0% | 4.5% | 4.5% | 3.1% | 1.4% |
| Other Asian | 1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.5% | 0.6% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| White | 96.9% | 91.6% | -5.3% | 81.4% | 10.2% |
| Other | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
In this area, 90.6% 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 | 94.5% | 90.6% | -3.9% | 83.2% | 7.4% |
| European Union | 2.8% | 2.8% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.5% | 4.2% | 2.7% | 5.6% | -1.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.5% | 90.3% | -3.2% | 83.2% | 7.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 5.8% | 5.5% | 9.8% | -4.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.8% | 2.5% | 0.7% | 2.9% | -0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 4% | 0% | -4.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.8% | 76.7% | 4.1% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 15.4% | 13.5% | 1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.8% | 37.2% | 0.6% |
| Christian | 56.4% | 46.2% | 10.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5% | 6.0% | -1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Collwood Close was 79.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 87.0% higher than the Oakdale average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Collwood Close has the 2nd highest crime rate of 25 local areas in Oakdale and the 375th highest crime rate of 1,191 local areas in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 31.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 8.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Collwood Close, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Terraced, an established residential building | £317,500 | 2022-09-05 | £301,911 |
| 21 Collwood Close, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Terraced, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2021-09-23 | £369,669 |
| 30A Collwood Close, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Terraced, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2021-01-15 | £309,947 |
| 30 Collwood Close, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Terraced, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2020-07-24 | £292,540 |
| 30A Collwood Close, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Terraced, an established residential building | £355,000 | 2020-01-15 | £427,532 |
BH15 3HF 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 106 |
| Retired | 66 |
| Part-Time Employee | 47 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Other | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Manufacturing | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Education | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 580 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Canford Heath Junior School Learoyd Road , Canford Heath BH17 8PJ | 3out of 4 | 769 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Canford Heath Infant School Learoyd Road , Canford Heath BH17 8PJ | 4out of 4 | 834 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakdale Junior School School Lane , BH15 3JR | 3out of 4 | 1,319 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillbourne Primary School Kitchener Crescent , BH17 7HX | 2out of 4 | 1,528 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 | 873 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Magna Academy Ashdown Close , Adastral Road BH17 8RE | 4out of 4 | 1,721 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Poole High School Wimborne Road , BH15 2BW | 3out of 4 | 1,770 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edward's Roman Catholic/Church of England School, Poole Dale Valley Road , Oakdale BH15 3HY | 3out of 4 | 1,773 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Poole Grammar School Gravel Hill , BH17 9JU | 3out of 4 | 1,901 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 | 3,041 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 | 2,390 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 | 624 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Montacute School 3 Canford Heath Road , BH17 9NG | 3out of 4 | 1,441 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 |
| The Quay School 160 Herbert Avenue , BH12 4HU | 4out of 4 | 3,985 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Winchelsea School Guernsey Road , Parkstone BH12 4LL | 3out of 4 | 4,062 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Coast Building Supplies aka The Upstairs Cafe | Unit 1 A, 5-9 Nuffield Road | 225 yd | |
| Happyccino at the Hub | 15 Didcot Road | 411 yd | |
| Starbucks | Unit L, 93-95 Waterloo Road | 453 yd | |
| Dolphin Indoor Bowls Club | 52 Waterloo Road | 639 yd | |
| Burger King | Burger King, 48 Waterloo Road | 640 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toby Carvery | The Fleetsbridge, Wimborne Road | 307 yd | |
| Oakdale Conservative Club | 92 Darbys Lane | 475 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greggs | 37-41 Nuffield Road | 555 yd | |
| Willys Hubbs Kitchen | B And Q Warehouse, Fleets Lane | 571 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | Unit B4, 50 Waterloo Road | 641 yd | |
| Yo! To! Go! | Tesco Stores, Waterloo Road | 648 yd | |
| American Fried Chicken | 317 Wimborne Road | 795 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wah Hing Chinese Supermarket | 14 Didcot Road | 417 yd | |
| Insanity Retro Gaming | 42 Harwell Road | 437 yd | |
| Lidl | 2-6 Hatch Pond Road | 641 yd | |
| Tesco | Waterloo Road | 647 yd | |
| Co-op | 74 Oakdale Road | 901 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Learoyd Road Playing Fields Learoyd Road | grass pitches | 659 yd |
| Dolphin Indoor Bowls Club Waterloo Road | indoor bowls | 673 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (Poole) FLEETS LANE | health and fitness suite | 707 yd |
| Parkstone Grammar School SOPERS LANE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 978 yd |
| David Lloyd (Poole) CABOT LANE | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 1,086 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 | 93.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 93.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 93.8% |
| 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 131 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.