Cherita Court is in Poole and in Poole district. BH15 3SW 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 Cherita Court, Poole, BH15 3SW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BH15 3RZ, BH15 3RP, BH15 3SD, BH15 3SJ, BH15 3RW, BH15 3SL, BH15 3RS, BH15 3SE, BH15 3NF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BH15 3SW, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.2% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.6% | 52.2% | -2.4% | 51.0% | 1.2% |
| Male | 45.4% | 47.8% | 2.4% | 49.0% | -1.2% |
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 3SW there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.8% 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 | 22.9% | 27.3% | 4.4% | 37.9% | -10.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56.4% | 52.8% | -3.6% | 44.2% | 8.6% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 11% | 10.4% | -0.6% | 9.1% | 1.3% |
| Widowed | 9.3% | 9.1% | -0.2% | 6.1% | 3.0% |
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 | 41.1% | 44% | 2.9% | 48.4% | -4.4% |
| Good health | 37.6% | 37.3% | -0.3% | 33.6% | 3.7% |
| Fair health | 15.2% | 15.3% | 0.1% | 12.7% | 2.6% |
| Bad health | 3.5% | 3.4% | -0.1% | 4.0% | -0.6% |
| Very bad health | 2.5% | 0% | -2.5% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 | 27.1% | 13.4% | -13.7% | 18.2% | -4.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.2% | 14.7% | 4.5% | 9.6% | 5.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.5% | 12.1% | -4.4% | 13.4% | -1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.8% | 7.8% | 1.0% | 5.3% | 2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.2% | 20.8% | 10.6% | 16.9% | 3.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 25% | 26.4% | 1.4% | 33.8% | -7.4% |
| Other | 4.2% | 4.8% | 0.6% | 2.8% | 2.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.1% 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 | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 3.1% | -1.6% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| White | 98.6% | 95.1% | -3.5% | 81.4% | 13.7% |
| Other | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
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 | 96.8% | 91.8% | -5.0% | 83.2% | 8.6% |
| European Union | 1.8% | 2.6% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.1% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 5.6% | -3.7% |
| Oceania | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.8% | 91.8% | -5.0% | 83.2% | 8.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 6.7% | 6.7% | 9.8% | -3.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.2% | 0.7% | -2.5% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.6% | 76.7% | 10.9% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 9% | 13.5% | -4.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.1% | 37.2% | -2.1% |
| Christian | 52.6% | 46.2% | 6.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 1.5% | 1.7% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 1.5% | 6.5% | -5.0% |
| Other religion | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Not answered | 7.1% | 6.0% | 1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cherita Court was 15.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 79.9% lower than the Canford Heath average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Cherita Court has the 15th lowest crime rate of 101 local areas in Canford Heath and the 139th lowest crime rate of 1,181 local areas in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -71.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Cherita Court, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Detached, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2025-11-19 | £419,438 |
| 11 Cherita Court, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Detached, an established residential building | £378,000 | 2025-03-17 | £374,278 |
| 4 Cherita Court, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Detached, an established residential building | £455,000 | 2024-09-16 | £439,931 |
| 1 Cherita Court, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2023-04-28 | £434,906 |
| 7 Cherita Court, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £490,000 | 2022-03-14 | £493,749 |
The percentage of retired residents living in BH15 3SW 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%.
| Full-Time Employee | 78 |
| Retired | 73 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Education | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Other | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| 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 | 678 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Poole Devon Road , BH15 3QQ | 3out of 4 | 728 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Canford Heath Infant School Learoyd Road , Canford Heath BH17 8PJ | 4out of 4 | 930 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Canford Heath Infant School Learoyd Road , Canford Heath BH17 8PJ | - not rated | 930 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Canford Heath Junior School Learoyd Road , Canford Heath BH17 8PJ | 3out of 4 | 970 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Poole Devon Road , BH15 3QQ | - not rated | 728 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakdale County Middle School Wimborne Road , BH15 3DL | - not rated | 961 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Longfleet Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Jolliffe Avenue , BH15 2HF | - not rated | 1,199 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakdale Junior School School Lane , BH15 3JR | - not rated | 1,384 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's CofE (VC) Middle School Parr Street , Parkstone BH14 0JY | - not rated | 1,431 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | 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 | 691 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Poole High School Wimborne Road , BH15 2BW | 3out of 4 | 1,828 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Poole High School Wimborne Road , BH15 2BW | - not rated | 1,828 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashdown Technology College Ashdown Close , Adastral Road BH17 8RE | - not rated | 1,870 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Magna Academy Ashdown Close , Adastral Road BH17 8RE | 3out of 4 | 1,870 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broadstone Middle School Dunyeats Road , BH18 8AE | - not rated | 4,060 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadstone Middle School Dunyeats Road , BH18 8AE | 3out of 4 | 4,060 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 | 1,064 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Arts Institute At Bournemouth Wallisdown Road , BH12 5HH | - not rated | 5,236 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklyn House School 11 Netley Close , Branksome BH15 3NW | - not rated | 727 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 | 758 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Longspee Academy Learoyd Road , Canford Heath BH17 8PJ | 3out of 4 | 1,129 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Longspee School Learoyd Road , Canford Heath BH17 8PJ | - not rated | 1,129 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eagle House School 16 St Peter's Road , Parkstone BH14 0PA | - not rated | 1,158 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caballero Cafe | Prevail Skatehouse, 65-67 Ringwood Road | 333 yd | |
| Ramp Rats | Prevail Skathouse, 65-67 Ringwood Road | 334 yd | |
| Skate | 206 Ringwood Road | 581 yd | |
| Cookies and Coffee | Unit 1A, Beta Centre, 262-268 Ringwood Road | 729 yd | |
| Marnhull Community Café | Marnhull Village Hall | 904 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sweet Home Inn | 25 Ringwood Road | 519 yd | |
| Pottery Hotel | The Pottery Hotel, 260 Ringwood Road | 581 yd | |
| Shah Of Persia | 173 Longfleet Road | 993 yd | |
| Oakdale Conservative Club | 92 Darbys Lane | 996 yd | |
| Canford Heath Residents & Comm | Community Centre, 7 Mitchell Road | 1,024 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wongs Dragon | 80 Oakdale Road | 724 yd | |
| Parvez Tandoori | 82 Oakdale Road | 724 yd | |
| Long Johns Fish and Chips | 10 Dorchester Road | 787 yd | |
| Mohaan Indian Takeaway | 16 Sea View Road | 949 yd | |
| Tang Village | 226 Wimborne Road | 950 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Southern Co-op | 25 Ringwood Road | 519 yd | |
| Co-op | 74 Oakdale Road | 694 yd | |
| Co-op | 638 Ashley Road | 940 yd | |
| Tesco | 131-139 Fernside Road | 993 yd | |
| Iceland | 2 Adastral Square | 1,028 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Edwards School DALE VALLEY ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 624 yd |
| St Mary'S Catholic Primary School DEVON ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 628 yd |
| Ocean Academy Poole CONSTITUTION HILL ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 678 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 | 117.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.