Legion Road, Poole, BH15 4EX

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BH15 4EX, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.1% 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	49.2%	52.1%	2.9%	51.0%	1.1%
Male	50.8%	47.9%	-2.9%	49.0%	-1.1%

Partnership Status

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	30.6%	35.4%	4.8%	37.9%	-2.5%
Married: Opposite sex	44%	34.8%	-9.2%	44.2%	-9.4%
Married: Same sex	0.6%	0.3%	-0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
Separated	1.1%	3.1%	2.0%	2.2%	0.9%
Divorced	10%	12.3%	2.3%	9.1%	3.2%
Widowed	13.6%	14.2%	0.6%	6.1%	8.1%

Health

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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (70.4%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	37.2%	38.1%	0.9%	48.4%	-10.3%
Good health	32.6%	32.3%	-0.3%	33.6%	-1.3%
Fair health	20.5%	19.1%	-1.4%	12.7%	6.4%
Bad health	6.2%	9.1%	2.9%	4.0%	5.1%
Very bad health	3.4%	1.4%	-2.0%	1.2%	0.2%

Education and Qualifications

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 4EX this area, 35.4% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 12.5%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	37.3%	35.4%	-1.9%	18.2%	17.2%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	15.9%	13.1%	-2.8%	9.6%	3.5%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	18.4%	15.3%	-3.1%	13.4%	1.9%
Apprenticeship	6.4%	6.4%	0.0%	5.3%	1.1%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	8.6%	14.2%	5.6%	16.9%	-2.7%
Degree or Similar	7%	12.5%	5.5%	33.8%	-21.3%
Other	6.4%	3.1%	-3.3%	2.8%	0.3%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.9% 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%	0.5%	0.5%	0.7%	-0.2%
Other Asian	0%	0.2%	0.2%	1.6%	-1.4%
Other Black	0.2%	0%	-0.2%	0.5%	-0.5%
Mixed White and Asian	0.2%	0%	-0.2%	0.8%	-0.8%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.5%	0.5%	0.0%	0.9%	-0.4%
Mixed Other	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	0.8%	-0.8%
White	98.2%	97.9%	-0.3%	81.4%	16.5%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	0.2%	0.7%	0.5%	0.1%	0.6%
Arab	0%	0.2%	0.2%	0.6%	-0.4%

Country of Birth

In this area, 94% 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	95.2%	94%	-1.2%	83.2%	10.8%
European Union	3.7%	4.4%	0.7%	6.1%	-1.7%
Rest of Europe	0.2%	0%	-0.2%	0.8%	-0.8%
Africa	0.2%	0%	-0.2%	2.7%	-2.7%
Middle East and Asia	0.5%	1.2%	0.7%	5.6%	-4.4%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.2%	0.5%	0.3%	1.3%	-0.8%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	94.9%	94%	-0.9%	83.2%	10.8%
10+ Years	0.7%	4.2%	3.5%	9.8%	-5.6%
5-10 Years	0.5%	1.6%	1.1%	2.9%	-1.3%
2-5 Years	1.1%	0%	-1.1%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	2.8%	0.2%	-2.6%	1.9%	-1.7%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	66.1%	76.7%	-10.6%
France	0.2%	0.3%	-0.1%
Poland	3.2%	1.3%	1.9%
Other EU countries	0.5%	1.5%	-1.0%
Middle East	0.2%	0.1%	0.1%
North America and the Caribbean	0.2%	0.3%	-0.1%
No passport held	29.6%	13.5%	16.1%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	41.3%	37.2%	4.1%
Christian	40.1%	46.2%	-6.1%
Muslim	0.2%	6.5%	-6.3%
Other religion	0.2%	0.6%	-0.4%
Not answered	18.1%	6.0%	12.1%

Safety

Is Legion Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Legion Road was 38.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 46.0% lower than the Hamworthy average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Legion Road has the 13th lowest crime rate of 39 local areas in Hamworthy and the 470th lowest crime rate of 1,181 local areas in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 29.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -73.5%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£44,400

Income Rank
5/10

Household Income in BH15 4EX, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 8/10 (high )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 9/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 7/10 (above average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Legion Road are based on 53 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Poole.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Legion Road, Poole, BH15 4EX

Estimated Average Property Prices for BH15 4EX

Average Price
£283,633

Semi-Detached
£294,767

Terraced
£249,945

Detached
£318,172

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Legion Road

Average Price
£272,516

Semi-Detached
£272,837

Terraced
£260,347

Detached
£309,182

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Legion Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
5 Legion Road, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£300,000	2025-07-18	£293,943
51 Legion Road, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£280,000	2022-08-02	£264,779
26 Legion Road, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Terraced, an established residential building	£180,000	2022-05-27	£175,399
48 Legion Road, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£280,000	2022-01-07	£284,004
17 Legion Road, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£290,000	2021-07-05	£313,826

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for BH15 4EX

Employment

BH15 4EX 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.

Economic Activity

Retired	103
Full-Time Employee	96
Part-Time Employee	46
Self-Employed	27
Long-Term Sick or disabled	21
Student (economically inactive)	16
Other	14
Looking after home or family	13
Unemployed	12
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	9

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	33
Manufacturing	32
Construction	21
Human health and social work activities	21
Other	13
Education	10
Accommodation and food service activities	10
Administrative and support service activities	9
Transport and storage	8
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	7
Financial and insurance activities	6
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	5
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	2
Mining and quarrying	2
Professional, scientific and technical activities	1
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1

Schools

Primary

	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	287 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Twin Sails Infant School Blandford Road , Hamworthy BH15 4AX	- not rated	287 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Hamworthy Park Junior School Ashmore Crescent , Hamworthy BH15 4DG	- not rated	541 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Hamworthy Park Junior School Ashmore Crescent , Hamworthy BH15 4DG	- not rated	541 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Bayside Academy Turlin Road , Turlin Moor BH16 5AH	3out of 4	1,955 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School

Middle deemed primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Turlin Moor Community Middle School Turlin Road , BH16 5AH	- not rated	1,834 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Turlin Moor Community School Turlin Road , Turlin Moor BH16 5AH	- not rated	1,924 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Oakdale Junior School School Lane , BH15 3JR	- not rated	2,738 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Longfleet Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Jolliffe Avenue , BH15 2HF	- not rated	3,036 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
Oakdale County Middle School Wimborne Road , BH15 3DL	- not rated	3,284 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Cornerstone Academy Blandford Close , Hamworthy BH15 4BQ	3out of 4	510 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Carter Community School Blandford Close , Hamworthy BH15 4BQ	- not rated	510 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Poole High School Wimborne Road , BH15 2BW	3out of 4	2,284 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Poole High School Wimborne Road , BH15 2BW	- not rated	2,284 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Parkstone Grammar School Sopers Lane , BH17 7EP	- not rated	4,131 yd	Foundation school	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Bournemouth and Poole College North Road , BH14 0LS	- not rated	3,841 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Quay School Harbourside Campus , Turlin Road BH16 5AH	- not rated	1,834 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Yarrells Preparatory School Yarrells House , Upton BH16 5EU	- not rated	3,085 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Millie College Holton Lee , BH16 6JN	- not rated	3,688 yd	Special post 16 institution	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Longspee Academy Learoyd Road , Canford Heath BH17 8PJ	3out of 4	4,002 yd	Academy special converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Longspee School Learoyd Road , Canford Heath BH17 8PJ	- not rated	4,002 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Hamworthy Cafe - Liberal Club Hamworthy	243 Blandford Road	187 yd
DASH Cafe	170 Blandford Road	301 yd
The Park Cafe	Cafe And Public Convenience Building, Lulworth Avenue	329 yd
Millie's Cove	85 Coles Avenue	377 yd
Book Bite Cafe	Hamworthy Library, Blandford Road	406 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Hamworthy Liberal Club	243 Blandford Road	187 yd
Hamworthy Labour Club	73 Lake Road	346 yd
The Yachtsman	Lake Road	563 yd
Hamworthy United Football Club	Hamworthy United Football Club The County Ground, Blandford Close	608 yd
Red Lion	Red Lion, 294 Blandford Road	718 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
King's Fish and Chips	81 Coles Avenue	188 yd
Rainbow	257 Blandford Road	232 yd
Pizzarella	255 Blandford Road	238 yd
Fully Loaded Poole Ltd	186 Blandford Road	254 yd
HaoWok	194 Blandford Road	254 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Co-op	200-214 Blandford Road		273 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Hamworthy Park Lulworth Avenue	tennis courts	405 yd
Carter Community School BLANDFORD CLOSE	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite	476 yd
Hamworthy Park Junior School ASHMORE CRESCENT	grass pitches, swimming pool	542 yd
Specsavers County Ground (Dorset County Fa) Specsavers County Ground Specsavers County Ground Blandford Close	artificial grass pitch	604 yd
Royal Marines Poole	grass pitches	1,046 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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	98.2%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	98.2%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	98.2%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	56.8 Mbit/s
Average download speed	83.5 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	500 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	500 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	12.2 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	35 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of BH15 4EX