Ashmore Avenue is in Poole and in Poole district. BH15 4DF is located in the Hamworthy electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Poole. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Ashmore Avenue, Poole, BH15 4DF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BH15 4BZ, BH15 4FB, BH15 4BT, BH15 4DG, BH15 4AX, BH15 4AY, BH15 4BU, BH15 4BP, BH15 4AL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BH15 4DF, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.7% 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 | 52.3% | 52.7% | 0.4% | 51.0% | 1.7% |
| Male | 47.7% | 47.3% | -0.4% | 49.0% | -1.7% |
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 | 24.9% | 33% | 8.1% | 37.9% | -4.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.9% | 41.7% | -12.2% | 44.2% | -2.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 2.4% | -0.5% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 10.6% | 14.4% | 3.8% | 9.1% | 5.3% |
| Widowed | 6.9% | 7.5% | 0.6% | 6.1% | 1.4% |
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 | 50.3% | 45% | -5.3% | 48.4% | -3.4% |
| Good health | 29.9% | 35.1% | 5.2% | 33.6% | 1.5% |
| Fair health | 13.3% | 13.1% | -0.2% | 12.7% | 0.4% |
| Bad health | 5.5% | 4.2% | -1.3% | 4.0% | 0.2% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 1.4% |
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 | 30.6% | 22.5% | -8.1% | 18.2% | 4.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.7% | 9% | -5.7% | 9.6% | -0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.9% | 18% | 4.1% | 13.4% | 4.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.5% | 6.6% | 0.1% | 5.3% | 1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11% | 17.4% | 6.4% | 16.9% | 0.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.4% | 23.7% | 5.3% | 33.8% | -10.1% |
| Other | 4.9% | 2.7% | -2.2% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 3.1% | -1.2% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 2.1% | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
| Black African | 1% | 2.1% | 1.1% | 2.5% | -0.4% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 0.7% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 0.2% | -0.8% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| White | 94.8% | 89.5% | -5.3% | 81.4% | 8.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
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 | 92.9% | 88.8% | -4.1% | 83.2% | 5.6% |
| European Union | 4.2% | 3% | -1.2% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 1% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.9% | 3.7% | 1.8% | 5.6% | -1.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.5% | 89% | -3.5% | 83.2% | 5.8% |
| 10+ Years | 1.3% | 8.9% | 7.6% | 9.8% | -0.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.9% | 0.7% | -1.2% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.9% | 0.5% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.3% | 0.9% | -1.4% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77% | 76.7% | 0.3% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 16.9% | 13.5% | 3.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.3% | 37.2% | 10.1% |
| Christian | 43.3% | 46.2% | -2.9% |
| Buddhist | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Hindu | 0.2% | 1.7% | -1.5% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 6.3% | 6.0% | 0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ashmore Avenue was 96.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 33.6% higher than the Hamworthy average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Ashmore Avenue has the 10th highest crime rate of 39 local areas in Hamworthy and the 307th highest crime rate of 1,181 local areas in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 53.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -70.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Ashmore Avenue, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2025-11-19 | £311,955 |
| 15 Ashmore Avenue, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Detached, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2024-06-18 | £390,507 |
| 7 Ashmore Avenue, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Detached, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2023-12-13 | £331,931 |
| 16 Ashmore Avenue, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Detached, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2023-08-11 | £358,747 |
| 27 Ashmore Avenue, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Detached, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2019-11-18 | £391,975 |
BH15 4DF 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in BH15 4DF area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 31% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 102 |
| Full-Time Employee | 89 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Looking after home or family | 23 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Manufacturing | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Education | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical 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 | 143 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Twin Sails Infant School Blandford Road , Hamworthy BH15 4AX | - not rated | 143 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hamworthy Park Junior School Ashmore Crescent , Hamworthy BH15 4DG | - not rated | 160 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hamworthy Park Junior School Ashmore Crescent , Hamworthy BH15 4DG | - not rated | 160 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Road Combined School Green Road , BH15 1QB | - not rated | 1,803 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turlin Moor Community Middle School Turlin Road , BH16 5AH | - not rated | 2,212 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Turlin Moor Community School Turlin Road , Turlin Moor BH16 5AH | - not rated | 2,305 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakdale Junior School School Lane , BH15 3JR | - not rated | 2,588 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Longfleet Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Jolliffe Avenue , BH15 2HF | - not rated | 2,807 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakdale County Middle School Wimborne Road , BH15 3DL | - not rated | 3,158 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | 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 | 284 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Carter Community School Blandford Close , Hamworthy BH15 4BQ | - not rated | 284 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Poole High School Wimborne Road , BH15 2BW | 3out of 4 | 2,101 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Poole High School Wimborne Road , BH15 2BW | - not rated | 2,101 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkstone Grammar School Sopers Lane , BH17 7EP | - not rated | 4,169 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Girls | 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 | 3,574 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Quay School Harbourside Campus , Turlin Road BH16 5AH | - not rated | 2,212 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Yarrells Preparatory School Yarrells House , Upton BH16 5EU | - not rated | 3,432 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Longspee Academy Learoyd Road , Canford Heath BH17 8PJ | 3out of 4 | 3,927 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Longspee School Learoyd Road , Canford Heath BH17 8PJ | - not rated | 3,927 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Buckholme Towers School 18 Commercial Road , Parkstone BH14 0JW | - not rated | 3,959 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Book Bite Cafe | Hamworthy Library, Blandford Road | 163 yd | |
| DASH Cafe | 170 Blandford Road | 196 yd | |
| The Park Cafe | Cafe And Public Convenience Building, Lulworth Avenue | 286 yd | |
| Hamworthy Cafe - Liberal Club Hamworthy | 243 Blandford Road | 359 yd | |
| Millie's Cove | 85 Coles Avenue | 743 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hamworthy United Football Club | Hamworthy United Football Club The County Ground, Blandford Close | 269 yd | |
| Hamworthy Liberal Club | 243 Blandford Road | 359 yd | |
| The Poole Yacht Club | Poole Yacht Club, New Harbour Road | 601 yd | |
| Hamworthy Labour Club | 73 Lake Road | 734 yd | |
| The Yachtsman | Lake Road | 864 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jade Garden | 193 Blandford Road | 111 yd | |
| Fully Loaded Poole Ltd | 186 Blandford Road | 291 yd | |
| HaoWok | 194 Blandford Road | 291 yd | |
| Pizzarella | 255 Blandford Road | 453 yd | |
| Rainbow | 257 Blandford Road | 454 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 200-214 Blandford Road | 416 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hamworthy Park Junior School ASHMORE CRESCENT | grass pitches, swimming pool | 159 yd |
| Carter Community School BLANDFORD CLOSE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 262 yd |
| Specsavers County Ground (Dorset County Fa) Specsavers County Ground Specsavers County Ground Blandford Close | artificial grass pitch | 312 yd |
| Hamworthy Park Lulworth Avenue | tennis courts | 452 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 | 88.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 88.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 88.6% |
| 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 | 37.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 108.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.