Hunt Road is in Poole and in Poole district. BH15 3QB 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 Hunt Road, Poole, BH15 3QB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BH15 3QD, BH14 0RW, BH14 0RN, BH15 3QW, BH15 3QH, BH15 3QJ, BH15 3RT, BH15 3QN, BH14 0QR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BH15 3QB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.4% | 51.3% | -2.1% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 46.6% | 48.7% | 2.1% | 49.0% | -0.3% |
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 3QB there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56.5% 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 | 23.3% | 29.5% | 6.2% | 37.9% | -8.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 58.8% | 56.5% | -2.3% | 44.2% | 12.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 7.6% | 6.3% | -1.3% | 9.1% | -2.8% |
| Widowed | 9.5% | 5.6% | -3.9% | 6.1% | -0.5% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (88.1%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 48.5% | 57.6% | 9.1% | 48.4% | 9.2% |
| Good health | 36.2% | 30.5% | -5.7% | 33.6% | -3.1% |
| Fair health | 10.7% | 8.1% | -2.6% | 12.7% | -4.6% |
| Bad health | 2.9% | 3.5% | 0.6% | 4.0% | -0.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 0.3% | -1.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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.
In the area around BH15 3QB this area, 9.1% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 17.9% | 9.1% | -8.8% | 18.2% | -9.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13% | 14.3% | 1.3% | 9.6% | 4.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.1% | 12.9% | -6.2% | 13.4% | -0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.6% | 6.3% | -1.3% | 5.3% | 1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.5% | 16.7% | 5.2% | 16.9% | -0.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.7% | 39% | 12.3% | 33.8% | 5.2% |
| Other | 4.2% | 1.7% | -2.5% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 99% | 98% | -1.0% | 81.4% | 16.6% |
| Other | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
In this area, 93.1% 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 | 95.8% | 93.1% | -2.7% | 83.2% | 9.9% |
| European Union | 1.9% | 4.3% | 2.4% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.8% | 93.4% | -2.4% | 83.2% | 10.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 4.9% | 4.6% | 9.8% | -4.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.9% | 0.9% | -3.0% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.1% | 76.7% | 6.4% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| Turkey | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Central Asia | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 12.6% | 13.5% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.6% | 37.2% | 1.4% |
| Christian | 56.8% | 46.2% | 10.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 3.2% | 6.0% | -2.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hunt Road 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.
Hunt Road 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 6.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 15.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Hunt Road, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2020-06-10 | £356,458 |
| 7 Hunt Road, Poole, Poole Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £203,000 | 2012-11-28 | £343,235 |
| 7 Hunt Road, Poole, Poole Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £204,500 | 2005-12-01 | £375,636 |
| 7 Hunt Road, Poole, Poole Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £103,500 | 2000-01-28 | £405,941 |
| 7 Hunt Road, Poole, Poole Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £73,000 | 1998-08-28 | £344,143 |
BH15 3QB 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 | 113 |
| Retired | 70 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 33 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Other | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 29 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Education | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ocean Academy Poole , Constitution Hill Road BH14 0PZ | 3out of 4 | 269 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Poole Devon Road , BH15 3QQ | 3out of 4 | 280 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Longfleet Church of England Primary School Jolliffe Avenue , BH15 2HF | 3out of 4 | 775 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakdale Junior School School Lane , BH15 3JR | 3out of 4 | 1,158 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Canford Heath Infant School Learoyd Road , Canford Heath BH17 8PJ | 4out of 4 | 1,298 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 | 1,168 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Poole High School Wimborne Road , BH15 2BW | 3out of 4 | 1,509 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Magna Academy Ashdown Close , Adastral Road BH17 8RE | 4out of 4 | 2,348 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkstone Grammar School Sopers Lane , BH17 7EP | 4out of 4 | 2,582 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| St Aldhelm's Academy Herbert Avenue , BH12 4HS | 3out of 4 | 2,953 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | 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 | 4,477 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 | 635 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 | 1,458 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bournemouth Collegiate Preparatory School St Osmund's Road , Parkstone BH14 9JY | - not rated | 2,443 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Montacute School 3 Canford Heath Road , BH17 9NG | 3out of 4 | 2,873 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Quay School 160 Herbert Avenue , BH12 4HU | 4out of 4 | 2,923 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Winchelsea School Guernsey Road , Parkstone BH12 4LL | 3out of 4 | 3,429 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 | 483 yd | |
| Ramp Rats | Prevail Skathouse, 65-67 Ringwood Road | 582 yd | |
| Caballero Cafe | Prevail Skatehouse, 65-67 Ringwood Road | 582 yd | |
| Clubhub Poole | 133 Parkstone Road | 691 yd | |
| Isan Thai Restaurant | 129 Parkstone Road | 691 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sweet Home Inn | 25 Ringwood Road | 81 yd | |
| Shah Of Persia | 173 Longfleet Road | 481 yd | |
| Poole Ex Servicemans Club | 66 North Road | 718 yd | |
| Pottery Hotel | The Pottery Hotel, 260 Ringwood Road | 855 yd | |
| New Inn | The New Inn, 222 Wimborne Road | 904 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upper Crust | 123 Parkstone Road | 691 yd | |
| No.1 Wok | 131 Parkstone Road | 691 yd | |
| Beijing Palace AKA Quayside Chinese Takeaway | 119 Parkstone Road | 691 yd | |
| Parkway Fish Bar | 113 Parkstone Road | 691 yd | |
| Sea View Caterers (Broadstone) | Viewpoint, Constitution Hill Road | 763 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Southern Co-op | 25 Ringwood Road | 81 yd | |
| Tesco | 131-139 Fernside Road | 763 yd | |
| Co-op | 638 Ashley Road | 944 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ocean Academy Poole CONSTITUTION HILL ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 155 yd |
| St Mary'S Catholic Primary School DEVON ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 274 yd |
| Poole Town Cricket Club Sandbanks Road | grass pitches | 912 yd |
| Images Health And Fitness Club (Closed) 8A 8A Parr Street | health and fitness suite | 1,021 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.