Stone Close is in Poole and in Poole district. BH15 4GE is located in the Hamworthy electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Poole. This postcode has been in use since 2007-05-01.
StreetScan combines information about Stone Close, Poole, BH15 4GE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BH15 4GH, BH15 4GD, BH15 4GJ, BH15 4GG, BH15 4AP, BH15 4AT, BH15 4BD, BH15 4BE, BH15 4GA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BH15 4GE has a female population much higher than UK average, with 56.3% of the population 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 | 49.4% | 56.3% | 6.9% | 51.0% | 5.3% |
| Male | 50.6% | 43.8% | -6.8% | 49.0% | -5.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around BH15 4GE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 49.3% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 45.6% | 49.3% | 3.7% | 37.9% | 11.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.3% | 27% | -9.3% | 44.2% | -17.2% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 3.3% | -0.1% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Divorced | 13.7% | 15.6% | 1.9% | 9.1% | 6.5% |
| Widowed | 1% | 4.7% | 3.7% | 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 | 52.9% | 46.5% | -6.4% | 48.4% | -1.9% |
| Good health | 35.1% | 36.4% | 1.3% | 33.6% | 2.8% |
| Fair health | 8.5% | 10.9% | 2.4% | 12.7% | -1.8% |
| Bad health | 2.7% | 4.3% | 1.6% | 4.0% | 0.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 1.9% | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
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 4GE this area, 8.1% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 10.3% | 8.1% | -2.2% | 18.2% | -10.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 22.5% | 10% | -12.5% | 9.6% | 0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.2% | 14.4% | -1.8% | 13.4% | 1.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.4% | 3.3% | -1.1% | 5.3% | -2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.2% | 23.4% | 8.2% | 16.9% | 6.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 26% | 38.8% | 12.8% | 33.8% | 5.0% |
| Other | 5.4% | 1.9% | -3.5% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.9% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.1% | -0.3% |
| Chinese | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.5% | 2% | 0.5% | 3.1% | -1.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 2.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 96.1% | 92.9% | -3.2% | 81.4% | 11.5% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 82.1% 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 | 86.1% | 82.1% | -4.0% | 83.2% | -1.1% |
| European Union | 8.1% | 11.9% | 3.8% | 6.1% | 5.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 2.4% | 2.0% | 2.7% | -0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.3% | 2.8% | 0.5% | 5.6% | -2.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 1.5% | 0.4% | -1.1% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85.7% | 80.9% | -4.8% | 83.2% | -2.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 8.2% | 7.4% | 9.8% | -1.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.7% | 8.2% | 5.5% | 2.9% | 5.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.9% | 2.3% | -1.6% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.9% | 0.4% | -6.5% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77% | 76.7% | 0.3% |
| Germany | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Spain | 1.6% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Poland | 2.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| Romania | 2% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Other EU countries | 3.9% | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 10.2% | 13.5% | -3.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 52% | 37.2% | 14.8% |
| Christian | 38.3% | 46.2% | -7.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 1.6% | 1.7% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 1.2% | 6.5% | -5.3% |
| Not answered | 6.6% | 6.0% | 0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Stone Close was 181.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 152.5% higher than the Hamworthy average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Stone Close has the 3rd highest crime rate of 39 local areas in Hamworthy and the 132nd highest crime rate of 1,181 local areas in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 44.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -64.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 10 Puffin House, 11 Stone Close, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2025-08-26 | £229,416 |
| 3 Stone Close, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Terraced, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2024-12-12 | £383,648 |
| Flat 21 Puffin House, 11 Stone Close, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £420,000 | 2024-10-21 | £386,561 |
| Flat 6 Sandpiper House, 15 Stone Close, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £249,999 | 2024-10-08 | £230,095 |
| Flat 5 Puffin House, 11 Stone Close, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2024-10-07 | £216,290 |
BH15 4GE 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 | 93 |
| Retired | 28 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Construction | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Education | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hamworthy Park Junior School Ashmore Crescent , Hamworthy BH15 4DG | - not rated | 328 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hamworthy Park Junior School Ashmore Crescent , Hamworthy BH15 4DG | - not rated | 328 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Twin Sails Infant and Nursery School Blandford Road , Hamworthy BH15 4AX | 3out of 4 | 589 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Twin Sails Infant School Blandford Road , Hamworthy BH15 4AX | - not rated | 589 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| South Road Combined School Green Road , BH15 1QB | - not rated | 1,459 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakdale Junior School School Lane , BH15 3JR | - not rated | 2,503 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Longfleet Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Jolliffe Avenue , BH15 2HF | - not rated | 2,612 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Turlin Moor Community Middle School Turlin Road , BH16 5AH | - not rated | 2,662 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Turlin Moor Community School Turlin Road , Turlin Moor BH16 5AH | - not rated | 2,757 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakdale County Middle School Wimborne Road , BH15 3DL | - not rated | 3,091 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 | 527 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Carter Community School Blandford Close , Hamworthy BH15 4BQ | - not rated | 527 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Poole High School Wimborne Road , BH15 2BW | 3out of 4 | 1,989 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Poole High School Wimborne Road , BH15 2BW | - not rated | 1,989 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkstone Grammar School Sopers Lane , BH17 7EP | - not rated | 4,279 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 | 3,315 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 | 2,662 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Buckholme Towers School 18 Commercial Road , Parkstone BH14 0JW | - not rated | 3,664 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Yarrells Preparatory School Yarrells House , Upton BH16 5EU | - not rated | 3,854 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Longspee Academy Learoyd Road , Canford Heath BH17 8PJ | 3out of 4 | 3,911 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Longspee School Learoyd Road , Canford Heath BH17 8PJ | - not rated | 3,911 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | 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 | 517 yd | |
| Harry Rocks Snacks | Ferry Terminal, New Harbour Road | 595 yd | |
| BaxterStorey | Sunseeker International, New Quay Road | 596 yd | |
| South Coast Cafe | Truckline, New Harbour Road South | 603 yd | |
| Harry Rocks | Condor, New Harbour Road South | 604 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Poole Yacht Club | Poole Yacht Club, New Harbour Road | 159 yd | |
| Hamworthy United Football Club | Hamworthy United Football Club The County Ground, Blandford Close | 363 yd | |
| Poole Amateur Rowing Clubhouse | 1 West Quay Road | 584 yd | |
| King Charles Inn | King Charles Inn, Thames Street | 795 yd | |
| Hamworthy Liberal Club | 243 Blandford Road | 799 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lucky Star | 53 Blandford Road | 146 yd | |
| New Capital Pizza & Kebab House | 51 Blandford Road | 146 yd | |
| Jade Garden | 193 Blandford Road | 428 yd | |
| Fully Loaded Poole Ltd | 186 Blandford Road | 714 yd | |
| HaoWok | 194 Blandford Road | 714 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 200-214 Blandford Road | 832 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Unit 1, Orchard Plaza, High Street | 1,062 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hamworthy Park Junior School ASHMORE CRESCENT | grass pitches, swimming pool | 326 yd |
| Specsavers County Ground (Dorset County Fa) Specsavers County Ground Specsavers County Ground Blandford Close | artificial grass pitch | 439 yd |
| Carter Community School BLANDFORD CLOSE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 539 yd |
| Hamworthy Park Lulworth Avenue | tennis courts | 793 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% |
| Median download speed | 45.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 44 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.87 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.87 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 11.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.