Willis Way is in Poole and in Poole district. BH15 3TF is located in the Oakdale electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Poole. This postcode has been in use since 1999-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Willis Way, Poole, BH15 3TF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BH15 3TB, BH15 3BU, BH17 7AF, BH15 3HH, BH17 7AA, BH15 3BZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BH15 3TF has a slightly higher male population, with 50% 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 | 50.6% | 50% | -0.6% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 49.4% | 50% | 0.6% | 49.0% | 1.0% |
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 | 32.3% | 31.5% | -0.8% | 37.9% | -6.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.3% | 50% | 0.7% | 44.2% | 5.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 1.5% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 9.7% | 8.5% | -1.2% | 9.1% | -0.6% |
| Widowed | 6.6% | 7.8% | 1.2% | 6.1% | 1.7% |
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 | 47.4% | 43.3% | -4.1% | 48.4% | -5.1% |
| Good health | 35.7% | 37.6% | 1.9% | 33.6% | 4.0% |
| Fair health | 12.3% | 16.9% | 4.6% | 12.7% | 4.2% |
| Bad health | 3.5% | 1.9% | -1.6% | 4.0% | -2.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 22.6% | 13% | -9.6% | 18.2% | -5.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.1% | 14.4% | -3.7% | 9.6% | 4.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17% | 17.8% | 0.8% | 13.4% | 4.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.5% | 9.3% | 4.8% | 5.3% | 4.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.3% | 18.1% | 10.8% | 16.9% | 1.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.2% | 24.4% | 2.2% | 33.8% | -9.4% |
| Other | 8.3% | 3% | -5.3% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.1% 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 | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 1.5% | 0.6% | -0.9% | 2.5% | -1.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| White | 96.8% | 98.1% | 1.3% | 81.4% | 16.7% |
In this area, 88.1% 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 | 88.6% | 88.1% | -0.5% | 83.2% | 4.9% |
| European Union | 5% | 7.9% | 2.9% | 6.1% | 1.8% |
| Africa | 4.1% | 2.2% | -1.9% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.5% | 0.9% | -0.6% | 5.6% | -4.7% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.6% | 87.8% | -0.8% | 83.2% | 4.6% |
| 10+ Years | 3.2% | 7.5% | 4.3% | 9.8% | -2.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.8% | 1.9% | 0.1% | 2.9% | -1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 2% | 1.6% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.4% | 1.3% | -3.1% | 1.9% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.4% | 76.7% | 5.7% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Romania | 2.5% | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 11.3% | 13.5% | -2.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.1% | 37.2% | 4.9% |
| Christian | 47.5% | 46.2% | 1.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 0.6% | 6.5% | -5.9% |
| Sikh | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 7.9% | 6.0% | 1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Willis Way was 285.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 571.5% higher than the Oakdale average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Willis Way has the highest crime rate of 25 local areas in Oakdale and the 65th highest crime rate of 1,191 local areas in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 89.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -53.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unit 1A Wessex Gate Retail Park, 63 Willis Way, Poole, Poole Other, an established residential building | £9,250,000 | 2015-12-30 | £11,434,548 |
BH15 3TF 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 96 |
| Retired | 72 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Other | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Manufacturing | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Education | 17 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| 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 | 827 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakdale Junior School School Lane , BH15 3JR | 3out of 4 | 1,274 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Canford Heath Junior School Learoyd Road , Canford Heath BH17 8PJ | 3out of 4 | 1,441 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Canford Heath Infant School Learoyd Road , Canford Heath BH17 8PJ | 4out of 4 | 1,505 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillbourne Primary School Kitchener Crescent , BH17 7HX | 2out of 4 | 1,672 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 | 1,206 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Poole High School Wimborne Road , BH15 2BW | 3out of 4 | 1,552 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Poole Grammar School Gravel Hill , BH17 9JU | 3out of 4 | 2,378 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| St Edward's Roman Catholic/Church of England School, Poole Dale Valley Road , Oakdale BH15 3HY | 3out of 4 | 2,413 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Magna Academy Ashdown Close , Adastral Road BH17 8RE | 4out of 4 | 2,417 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 | 2out of 4 | 3,400 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 | 2,671 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 | 1,317 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Montacute School 3 Canford Heath Road , BH17 9NG | 3out of 4 | 1,930 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Yarrells Preparatory School Yarrells House , Upton BH16 5EU | - not rated | 3,002 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bournemouth Collegiate Preparatory School St Osmund's Road , Parkstone BH14 9JY | - not rated | 4,587 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Quay School 160 Herbert Avenue , BH12 4HU | 4out of 4 | 4,633 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFC | Kfc, Wessex Gate Retail Park, Broadstone Way | 220 yd | |
| McDonalds | Wessex Gate Retail Park, Broadstone Way | 220 yd | |
| Entoyment War Gaming and Hobby Centre | Unit 2, Fleetsbridge Business Centre, Upton Road | 304 yd | |
| Subway | Creekmoor Services, Safety Drive | 347 yd | |
| Tesco Family Dining | Tesco Stores, Waterloo Road | 580 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toby Carvery | The Fleetsbridge, Wimborne Road | 440 yd | |
| Oakdale Conservative Club | 92 Darbys Lane | 1,044 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Willys Hubbs Kitchen | B And Q Warehouse, Fleets Lane | 148 yd | |
| Consumer Engagement Group Ltd | 8-9 Wessex Gate Retail Park, Broadstone Way | 220 yd | |
| Yo! To! Go! | Tesco Stores, Waterloo Road | 580 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | Unit B4, 50 Waterloo Road | 862 yd | |
| American Fried Chicken | 317 Wimborne Road | 998 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Waterloo Road | 579 yd | |
| Makro Self Service Wholesalers Ltd | Makro, Cabot Lane | 805 yd | |
| Lidl | 2-6 Hatch Pond Road | 1,054 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fitness First Health Club (Poole) FLEETS LANE | health and fitness suite | 249 yd |
| Dolphin Indoor Bowls Club Waterloo Road | indoor bowls | 875 yd |
| Tatnam Ground POOLE TOWN FC POOLE TOWN FC SCHOOL LANE | grass pitches | 1,027 yd |
| Wessex Harbour Gym Ltd UNIT 2 UNIT 2 STERTE AVENUE WEST | health and fitness suite | 1,084 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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.