Dale Valley Road, Poole, BH15 3HX

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BH15 3HX 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	53.7%	49.3%	-4.4%	51.0%	-1.7%
Male	46.3%	50.7%	4.4%	49.0%	1.7%

Partnership Status

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	39.6%	37.8%	-1.8%	37.9%	-0.1%
Married: Opposite sex	42.4%	45.1%	2.7%	44.2%	0.9%
Separated	2.5%	2.8%	0.3%	2.2%	0.6%
Divorced	9.9%	10.1%	0.2%	9.1%	1.0%
Widowed	5.7%	4.2%	-1.5%	6.1%	-1.9%

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	46%	44%	-2.0%	48.4%	-4.4%
Good health	38.8%	34.9%	-3.9%	33.6%	1.3%
Fair health	8.8%	14.4%	5.6%	12.7%	1.7%
Bad health	5.1%	5.6%	0.5%	4.0%	1.6%
Very bad health	1.3%	1.1%	-0.2%	1.2%	-0.1%

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.

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 18.5%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	26.9%	23.8%	-3.1%	18.2%	5.6%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	18.7%	12.9%	-5.8%	9.6%	3.3%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	18%	21.7%	3.7%	13.4%	8.3%
Apprenticeship	4.9%	5.9%	1.0%	5.3%	0.6%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	9.9%	15.4%	5.5%	16.9%	-1.5%
Degree or Similar	17.7%	18.5%	0.8%	33.8%	-15.3%
Other	3.9%	1.7%	-2.2%	2.8%	-1.1%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi	1.6%	0%	-1.6%	1.1%	-1.1%
Chinese	0.3%	1.3%	1.0%	0.7%	0.6%
Indian	1.1%	1.8%	0.7%	3.1%	-1.3%
Other Asian	1.1%	0.8%	-0.3%	1.6%	-0.8%
Black African	0%	0.5%	0.5%	2.5%	-2.0%
Mixed White and Asian	0.5%	0.8%	0.3%	0.8%	0.0%
Mixed White and African	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.4%	0.4%
Mixed Other	0.5%	1.6%	1.1%	0.8%	0.8%
White	93.9%	89.2%	-4.7%	81.4%	7.8%
Arab	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.6%	-0.6%
Other	0.8%	3.2%	2.4%	1.6%	1.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 88.8% 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	92.5%	88.8%	-3.7%	83.2%	5.6%
European Union	2.7%	5.1%	2.4%	6.1%	-1.0%
Rest of Europe	0%	1.3%	1.3%	0.8%	0.5%
Africa	1.1%	1.1%	0.0%	2.7%	-1.6%
Middle East and Asia	3.2%	3.7%	0.5%	5.6%	-1.9%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	1.3%	-1.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	92%	88.8%	-3.2%	83.2%	5.6%
10+ Years	0%	7.5%	7.5%	9.8%	-2.3%
5-10 Years	1.9%	2.1%	0.2%	2.9%	-0.8%
2-5 Years	1.3%	1.3%	0.0%	2.2%	-0.9%
Less than 2 years	4.8%	0.3%	-4.5%	1.9%	-1.6%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	72.3%	76.7%	-4.4%
Portugal	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Spain	0.3%	0.4%	-0.1%
Poland	1.9%	1.3%	0.6%
Romania	0.8%	0.9%	-0.1%
Other EU countries	0.5%	1.5%	-1.0%
Eastern Asia	0.5%	0.3%	0.2%
Southern Asia	0.3%	1.2%	-0.9%
No passport held	23.2%	13.5%	9.7%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	57.1%	37.2%	19.9%
Christian	37.6%	46.2%	-8.6%
Hindu	1.1%	1.7%	-0.6%
Jewish	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Sikh	1.1%	0.9%	0.2%
Not answered	2.9%	6.0%	-3.1%

Safety

Is Dale Valley Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Dale Valley Road was 180.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 123.5% higher than the Canford Heath average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.

Dale Valley Road has the 12th highest crime rate of 103 local areas in Canford Heath and the 134th highest crime rate of 1,191 local areas in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 50.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 28.0%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 57% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£46,700

Income Rank
6/10

Household Income in BH15 3HX, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 8/10 (high )
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 - 8/10 (high )
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 - 8/10 (high )
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 - 9/10 (very high )
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 - 7/10 (above average )
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 - 5/10 (average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 7/10 (above average )
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) - 9/10 (very high )
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) - 8/10 (high )
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 Dale Valley Road are based on 108 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 Dale Valley Road, Poole, BH15 3HX

Estimated Average Property Prices for BH15 3HX

Average Price
£265,932

Semi-Detached
£300,268

Terraced
£301,710

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£166,964

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Dale Valley Road

Average Price
£267,641

Semi-Detached
£288,988

Terraced
£285,855

Detached
£331,334

Flats/Maisonettes
£160,809

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Dale Valley Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
18 Dale Valley Road, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Terraced, an established residential building	£315,000	2022-06-13	£312,694
Flat 2 36 Dale Valley Road, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£190,000	2022-04-01	£184,756
27 Dale Valley Road, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£320,000	2021-01-07	£366,754
18 Dale Valley Road, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Terraced, an established residential building	£210,000	2020-02-07	£252,266
33 Dale Valley Road, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£253,000	2019-04-05	£305,323

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for BH15 3HX

Employment

BH15 3HX 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	106
Part-Time Employee	52
Retired	36
Self-Employed	29
Long-Term Sick or disabled	21
Looking after home or family	15
Student (economically inactive)	10
Other	8
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	6
Unemployed	3

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	30
Human health and social work activities	29
Manufacturing	27
Construction	19
Other	14
Transport and storage	12
Education	12
Administrative and support service activities	11
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	10
Financial and insurance activities	8
Accommodation and food service activities	8
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	4
Professional, scientific and technical activities	4
Real estate activities	2

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Canford Heath Infant School Learoyd Road , Canford Heath BH17 8PJ	4out of 4	300 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Canford Heath Junior School Learoyd Road , Canford Heath BH17 8PJ	3out of 4	356 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Stanley Green Infant Academy Stanley Green Road , Oakdale BH15 3AA	3out of 4	1,024 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Haymoor Junior School Ashdown Close , Canford Heath BH17 8WG	3out of 4	1,158 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Poole Devon Road , BH15 3QQ	3out of 4	1,227 yd	Academy converter	No	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	676 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Magna Academy Ashdown Close , Adastral Road BH17 8RE	4out of 4	1,307 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Parkstone Grammar School Sopers Lane , BH17 7EP	4out of 4	1,680 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School
Poole High School Wimborne Road , BH15 2BW	3out of 4	1,999 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Poole Grammar School Gravel Hill , BH17 9JU	3out of 4	2,199 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Boys	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	2out of 4	3,408 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	1,700 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Longspee School Learoyd Road , Canford Heath BH17 8PJ	4out of 4	524 yd	Academy special converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Montacute School 3 Canford Heath Road , BH17 9NG	3out of 4	1,828 yd	Academy special converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
The Quay School 160 Herbert Avenue , BH12 4HU	4out of 4	2,896 yd	Academy alternative provision converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Winchelsea School Guernsey Road , Parkstone BH12 4LL	3out of 4	3,070 yd	Community special school	No	Mixed	More About School
Bournemouth Collegiate Preparatory School St Osmund's Road , Parkstone BH14 9JY	- not rated	3,246 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Marnhull Community Café	Marnhull Village Hall	446 yd
The Hub on the Heath	10 Adastral Square	621 yd
Caballero Cafe	Prevail Skatehouse, 65-67 Ringwood Road	790 yd
Ramp Rats	Prevail Skathouse, 65-67 Ringwood Road	791 yd
Skate	206 Ringwood Road	899 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Canford Heath Residents & Comm	Community Centre, 7 Mitchell Road	578 yd
The Pilot	The Fighter Pilot, 1 Adastral Square	606 yd
Oakdale Conservative Club	92 Darbys Lane	695 yd
Pottery Hotel	The Pottery Hotel, 260 Ringwood Road	899 yd
Sweet Home Inn	25 Ringwood Road	1,059 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Wongs Dragon	80 Oakdale Road	203 yd
Parvez Tandoori	82 Oakdale Road	203 yd
Chopstick House	14 Adastral Square	606 yd
Adastral Fish and Chips	11 Adastral Square	606 yd
Long Johns Fish and Chips	10 Dorchester Road	764 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Co-op	74 Oakdale Road	204 yd
Iceland	2 Adastral Square	567 yd
Insanity Retro Gaming	42 Harwell Road	813 yd
Wah Hing Chinese Supermarket	14 Didcot Road	959 yd
The Southern Co-op	25 Ringwood Road	1,059 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
St Edwards School DALE VALLEY ROAD	grass pitches, health and fitness suite	430 yd
Learoyd Road Playing Fields Learoyd Road	grass pitches	610 yd
St Mary'S Catholic Primary School DEVON ROAD	artificial grass pitch	1,071 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	77.7 Mbit/s
Average download speed	169 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	600 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	600 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	40 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of BH15 3HX