Oakdale Road is in Poole and in Poole district. BH15 3LU is located in the Oakdale electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Poole. This postcode has been in use since 2002-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Oakdale Road, Poole, BH15 3LU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BH15 3LT, BH15 3LX, BH15 3LL, BH15 3LG, BH15 3LW, BH15 3LY, BH15 3RG, BH15 3LQ, BH15 3HU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BH15 3LU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.7% | 51.5% | -2.2% | 51.0% | 0.5% |
| Male | 46.3% | 48.5% | 2.2% | 49.0% | -0.5% |
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 | 38.5% | 41.8% | 3.3% | 37.9% | 3.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.6% | 43.7% | 1.1% | 44.2% | -0.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 2.2% | -1.4% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 9.4% | 8.4% | -1.0% | 9.1% | -0.7% |
| Widowed | 5.4% | 3.9% | -1.5% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
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 | 43.4% | 46.4% | 3.0% | 48.4% | -2.0% |
| Good health | 37.4% | 36.5% | -0.9% | 33.6% | 2.9% |
| Fair health | 15.6% | 12.3% | -3.3% | 12.7% | -0.4% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 3.8% | 0.6% | 4.0% | -0.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 | 23.2% | 17% | -6.2% | 18.2% | -1.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.6% | 14.3% | -4.3% | 9.6% | 4.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 22.4% | 17% | -5.4% | 13.4% | 3.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.6% | 7.1% | 3.5% | 5.3% | 1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.8% | 19.2% | 6.4% | 16.9% | 2.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.1% | 23.2% | 8.1% | 33.8% | -10.6% |
| Other | 4.3% | 2.2% | -2.1% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 3.1% | -2.5% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 2.5% | -1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.2% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 0.2% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| White | 96.6% | 95.4% | -1.2% | 81.4% | 14.0% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
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 | 92.7% | 88.8% | -3.9% | 83.2% | 5.6% |
| European Union | 4.8% | 6.8% | 2.0% | 6.1% | 0.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 1.4% | 1.7% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 5.6% | -4.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 1% | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.5% | 88.4% | -4.1% | 83.2% | 5.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 5.8% | 5.2% | 9.8% | -4.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.6% | 3.1% | 1.5% | 2.9% | 0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.8% | 1% | -1.8% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.4% | 1.7% | -0.7% | 1.9% | -0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.6% | 76.7% | 0.9% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Italy | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 3.6% | 1.3% | 2.3% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.7% | 1.5% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Middle East | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 12.8% | 13.5% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.5% | 37.2% | 9.3% |
| Christian | 43.7% | 46.2% | -2.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Hindu | 0.6% | 1.7% | -1.1% |
| Muslim | 1.3% | 6.5% | -5.2% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 6.9% | 6.0% | 0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Oakdale Road was 12.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 84.9% lower than the Canford Heath average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Oakdale Road has the 6th lowest crime rate of 103 local areas in Canford Heath and the 94th lowest crime rate of 1,191 local areas in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 8.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -92.9%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 6 Birch Grange, 66 Oakdale Road, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £185,500 | 2024-01-26 | £186,518 |
| Flat 1 Birch Grange, 66 Oakdale Road, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2022-12-20 | £181,746 |
| Flat 10 Birch Grange, 66 Oakdale Road, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2022-08-15 | £176,690 |
| Flat 7 Birch Grange, 66 Oakdale Road, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £154,000 | 2020-07-15 | £166,742 |
| Flat 7 Birch Grange, 66 Oakdale Road, Poole, Poole Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £157,000 | 2018-05-09 | £172,024 |
BH15 3LU area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 179 |
| Retired | 61 |
| Part-Time Employee | 48 |
| Self-Employed | 39 |
| Looking after home or family | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 19 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 60 |
| Manufacturing | 45 |
| Human health and social work activities | 30 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 19 |
| Education | 19 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| 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 | 187 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Canford Heath Junior School Learoyd Road , Canford Heath BH17 8PJ | 3out of 4 | 210 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanley Green Infant Academy Stanley Green Road , Oakdale BH15 3AA | 3out of 4 | 817 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Poole Devon Road , BH15 3QQ | 3out of 4 | 1,216 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haymoor Junior School Ashdown Close , Canford Heath BH17 8WG | 3out of 4 | 1,225 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 | 891 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Magna Academy Ashdown Close , Adastral Road BH17 8RE | 4out of 4 | 1,386 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkstone Grammar School Sopers Lane , BH17 7EP | 4out of 4 | 1,532 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Poole High School Wimborne Road , BH15 2BW | 3out of 4 | 1,854 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Poole Grammar School Gravel Hill , BH17 9JU | 3out of 4 | 2,157 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 | 3,368 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 | 1,747 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 | 365 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Montacute School 3 Canford Heath Road , BH17 9NG | 3out of 4 | 1,759 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Quay School 160 Herbert Avenue , BH12 4HU | 4out of 4 | 3,111 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Winchelsea School Guernsey Road , Parkstone BH12 4LL | 3out of 4 | 3,280 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bournemouth Collegiate Preparatory School St Osmund's Road , Parkstone BH14 9JY | - not rated | 3,386 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marnhull Community Café | Marnhull Village Hall | 266 yd | |
| Happyccino at the Hub | 15 Didcot Road | 758 yd | |
| The Hub on the Heath | 10 Adastral Square | 759 yd | |
| Caballero Cafe | Prevail Skatehouse, 65-67 Ringwood Road | 932 yd | |
| Ramp Rats | Prevail Skathouse, 65-67 Ringwood Road | 934 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakdale Conservative Club | 92 Darbys Lane | 479 yd | |
| Canford Heath Residents & Comm | Community Centre, 7 Mitchell Road | 721 yd | |
| The Pilot | The Fighter Pilot, 1 Adastral Square | 742 yd | |
| Pottery Hotel | The Pottery Hotel, 260 Ringwood Road | 1,081 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wongs Dragon | 80 Oakdale Road | 139 yd | |
| Parvez Tandoori | 82 Oakdale Road | 139 yd | |
| Long Johns Fish and Chips | 10 Dorchester Road | 596 yd | |
| Chopstick House | 14 Adastral Square | 742 yd | |
| Adastral Fish and Chips | 11 Adastral Square | 742 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 74 Oakdale Road | 83 yd | |
| Insanity Retro Gaming | 42 Harwell Road | 651 yd | |
| Iceland | 2 Adastral Square | 701 yd | |
| Wah Hing Chinese Supermarket | 14 Didcot Road | 800 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Learoyd Road Playing Fields Learoyd Road | grass pitches | 490 yd |
| St Edwards School DALE VALLEY ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 646 yd |
| St Mary'S Catholic Primary School DEVON ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 1,052 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 | 115.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.