Centurion Close is in Poole and in Poole district. BH15 4BJ is located in the Hamworthy electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Poole. This postcode has been in use since 2009-09-01.
StreetScan combines information about Centurion Close, Poole, BH15 4BJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BH15 4EP, BH15 4ES, BH15 4HS, BH15 4EW, BH15 4QT, BH15 4ET, BH15 4ER, BH15 4HR, BH15 4HW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BH15 4BJ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.3% 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 | 51.5% | 53.3% | 1.8% | 51.0% | 2.3% |
| Male | 48.5% | 46.7% | -1.8% | 49.0% | -2.3% |
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 4BJ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.3% 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 | 26.7% | 28% | 1.3% | 37.9% | -9.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 57% | 52.3% | -4.7% | 44.2% | 8.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 7.3% | 11.1% | 3.8% | 9.1% | 2.0% |
| Widowed | 8.3% | 6.3% | -2.0% | 6.1% | 0.2% |
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 | 42.3% | 48.4% | 6.1% | 48.4% | 0.0% |
| Good health | 37.3% | 34.7% | -2.6% | 33.6% | 1.1% |
| Fair health | 15% | 14.5% | -0.5% | 12.7% | 1.8% |
| Bad health | 3.9% | 1.5% | -2.4% | 4.0% | -2.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 1% | -0.4% | 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 | 28.7% | 19.5% | -9.2% | 18.2% | 1.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17% | 13.3% | -3.7% | 9.6% | 3.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.7% | 13.6% | -4.1% | 13.4% | 0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.7% | 7.4% | 2.7% | 5.3% | 2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11% | 19.3% | 8.3% | 16.9% | 2.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.3% | 23.5% | 7.2% | 33.8% | -10.3% |
| Other | 4.7% | 3.4% | -1.3% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.5% 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 | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 1.1% | -0.4% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 98.3% | 96.5% | -1.8% | 81.4% | 15.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
In this area, 91.1% 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% | 91.1% | -4.7% | 83.2% | 7.9% |
| European Union | 1.9% | 4.7% | 2.8% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.7% | 3% | 1.3% | 5.6% | -2.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| 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 | 95.5% | 91.8% | -3.7% | 83.2% | 8.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 4.7% | 4.4% | 9.8% | -5.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 2.9% | -0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.3% | 0% | -3.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.5% | 76.7% | 5.8% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| No passport held | 13.8% | 13.5% | 0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.4% | 37.2% | 7.2% |
| Christian | 45.1% | 46.2% | -1.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 1.5% | 6.5% | -5.0% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 8% | 6.0% | 2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Centurion Close was 12.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 82.5% lower than the Hamworthy average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Centurion Close has the 4th lowest crime rate of 39 local areas in Hamworthy and the 105th lowest crime rate of 1,191 local areas in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 2.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -52.3%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 52% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Centurion Close, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Detached, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2025-10-09 | £340,000 |
| 7 Centurion Close, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Detached, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2021-04-30 | £337,998 |
| 5 Centurion Close, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Detached, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2021-03-22 | £339,636 |
| 8 Centurion Close, Poole, Poole Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2016-04-27 | £345,170 |
| 6 Centurion Close, Poole, Poole Detached, an established residential building | £269,950 | 2015-11-12 | £364,354 |
BH15 4BJ 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 | 120 |
| Retired | 103 |
| Part-Time Employee | 62 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 36 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Education | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Twin Sails Infant and Nursery School Blandford Road , Hamworthy BH15 4AX | 3out of 4 | 631 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hamworthy Park Junior School Ashmore Crescent , Hamworthy BH15 4DG | 3out of 4 | 928 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bayside Academy Turlin Road , Turlin Moor BH16 5AH | 3out of 4 | 1,578 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Town Infant School and Nursery Green Road , BH15 1QB | 3out of 4 | 2,340 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakdale Junior School School Lane , BH15 3JR | 3out of 4 | 2,674 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Cornerstone Academy Blandford Close , Hamworthy BH15 4BQ | 3out of 4 | 751 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Poole High School Wimborne Road , BH15 2BW | 3out of 4 | 2,270 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkstone Grammar School Sopers Lane , BH17 7EP | 4out of 4 | 3,862 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Lytchett Minster School Lytchett Minster , Purbeck BH16 6JD | 3out of 4 | 4,567 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edward's Roman Catholic/Church of England School, Poole Dale Valley Road , Oakdale BH15 3HY | 3out of 4 | 4,649 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 3,902 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yarrells Preparatory School Yarrells House , Upton BH16 5EU | - not rated | 2,671 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Longspee School Learoyd Road , Canford Heath BH17 8PJ | 4out of 4 | 3,839 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Montacute School 3 Canford Heath Road , BH17 9NG | 3out of 4 | 4,608 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hamworthy Cafe - Liberal Club Hamworthy | 243 Blandford Road | 293 yd | |
| Millie's Cove | 85 Coles Avenue | 471 yd | |
| DASH Cafe | 170 Blandford Road | 477 yd | |
| Book Bite Cafe | Hamworthy Library, Blandford Road | 581 yd | |
| Cobbs Bar and Restaurant | Cobbs Quay Marina, Woodlands Avenue | 595 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hamworthy Labour Club | 73 Lake Road | 197 yd | |
| Hamworthy Liberal Club | 243 Blandford Road | 293 yd | |
| Red Lion | Red Lion, 294 Blandford Road | 396 yd | |
| The Yachtsman | Lake Road | 715 yd | |
| Hamworthy United Football Club | Hamworthy United Football Club The County Ground, Blandford Close | 774 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Khybar Indian Takeaway | 259 Blandford Road | 161 yd | |
| Always Fryday | 251 Blandford Road | 161 yd | |
| Rainbow | 257 Blandford Road | 209 yd | |
| Pizzarella | 255 Blandford Road | 212 yd | |
| King's Fish and Chips | 81 Coles Avenue | 303 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 200-214 Blandford Road | 275 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Carter Community School BLANDFORD CLOSE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 598 yd |
| Hamworthy Park Lulworth Avenue | tennis courts | 720 yd |
| Specsavers County Ground (Dorset County Fa) Specsavers County Ground Specsavers County Ground Blandford Close | artificial grass pitch | 737 yd |
| Hamworthy Park Junior School ASHMORE CRESCENT | grass pitches, swimming pool | 807 yd |
| Royal Marines Poole | grass pitches | 910 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 | 70.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 64.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.