Lake Drive is in Poole and in Poole district. BH15 4LT 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 Lake Drive, Poole, BH15 4LT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BH15 4LP, BH15 4NH, BH15 4QP, BH15 4LS, BH15 4QX, BH15 4NA, BH15 4LW, BH15 4LQ, BH15 4LX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BH15 4LT, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.9% 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 | 51.4% | 54.9% | 3.5% | 51.0% | 3.9% |
| Male | 48.6% | 45.1% | -3.5% | 49.0% | -3.9% |
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 | 25.9% | 26.7% | 0.8% | 37.9% | -11.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.2% | 45% | -3.2% | 44.2% | 0.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 4% | 1.9% | -2.1% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 13.3% | 17.2% | 3.9% | 9.1% | 8.1% |
| Widowed | 8.6% | 7.6% | -1.0% | 6.1% | 1.5% |
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 | 46% | 58.5% | 12.5% | 48.4% | 10.1% |
| Good health | 32.6% | 25.3% | -7.3% | 33.6% | -8.3% |
| Fair health | 15.7% | 10.4% | -5.3% | 12.7% | -2.3% |
| Bad health | 3.7% | 3.4% | -0.3% | 4.0% | -0.6% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 2.4% | 0.4% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
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 | 24.1% | 18.4% | -5.7% | 18.2% | 0.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14% | 11.9% | -2.1% | 9.6% | 2.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 23% | 16.5% | -6.5% | 13.4% | 3.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.4% | 8.8% | 3.4% | 5.3% | 3.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.2% | 18% | 6.8% | 16.9% | 1.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.3% | 23% | 4.7% | 33.8% | -10.8% |
| Other | 4% | 3.4% | -0.6% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.2% 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 | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 96.3% | 97.2% | 0.9% | 81.4% | 15.8% |
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 | 94% | 88.1% | -5.9% | 83.2% | 4.9% |
| European Union | 3.4% | 8.5% | 5.1% | 6.1% | 2.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.4% | 1.2% | -0.2% | 5.6% | -4.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94% | 88.1% | -5.9% | 83.2% | 4.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.9% | 4.9% | 9.8% | -4.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 2% | 5.2% | 3.2% | 2.9% | 2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.9% | 0.6% | -2.3% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.7% | 76.7% | 5.0% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 2.7% | 1.3% | 1.4% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 11.3% | 13.5% | -2.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51.5% | 37.2% | 14.3% |
| Christian | 44.2% | 46.2% | -2.0% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 4% | 6.0% | -2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lake Drive was 50.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 29.8% lower than the Hamworthy average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Lake Drive has the 20th lowest crime rate of 39 local areas in Hamworthy and the 582nd highest crime rate of 1,181 local areas in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 15.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -87.0%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 51% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 32 Lake Drive, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Detached, an established residential building | £590,000 | 2020-12-11 | £629,658 |
| 42 Lake Drive, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Detached, an established residential building | £480,000 | 2020-02-05 | £549,178 |
| 36 Lake Drive, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Detached, an established residential building | £455,000 | 2020-01-31 | £521,895 |
| 30 Lake Drive, Poole, Poole Detached, an established residential building | £405,000 | 2018-12-07 | £457,014 |
| 26 Lake Drive, Poole, Poole Detached, an established residential building | £218,750 | 2006-09-29 | £368,657 |
BH15 4LT 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 | 91 |
| Retired | 71 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 27 |
| Manufacturing | 24 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Education | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| 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 | 923 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Twin Sails Infant School Blandford Road , Hamworthy BH15 4AX | - not rated | 923 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hamworthy Park Junior School Ashmore Crescent , Hamworthy BH15 4DG | - not rated | 1,110 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hamworthy Park Junior School Ashmore Crescent , Hamworthy BH15 4DG | - not rated | 1,110 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bayside Academy Turlin Road , Turlin Moor BH16 5AH | 3out of 4 | 1,606 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | 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 | 1,526 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Turlin Moor Community School Turlin Road , Turlin Moor BH16 5AH | - not rated | 1,595 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakdale Junior School School Lane , BH15 3JR | - not rated | 3,306 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Longfleet Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Jolliffe Avenue , BH15 2HF | - not rated | 3,652 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakdale County Middle School Wimborne Road , BH15 3DL | - not rated | 3,827 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 | 1,155 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Carter Community School Blandford Close , Hamworthy BH15 4BQ | - not rated | 1,155 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Poole High School Wimborne Road , BH15 2BW | 3out of 4 | 2,880 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Poole High School Wimborne Road , BH15 2BW | - not rated | 2,880 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkstone Grammar School Sopers Lane , BH17 7EP | - not rated | 4,487 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 | 4,472 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 | 1,526 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Yarrells Preparatory School Yarrells House , Upton BH16 5EU | - not rated | 2,857 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Millie College Holton Lee , BH16 6JN | - not rated | 3,076 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Longspee Academy Learoyd Road , Canford Heath BH17 8PJ | 3out of 4 | 4,490 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Longspee School Learoyd Road , Canford Heath BH17 8PJ | - not rated | 4,490 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tadpoles Daycare | Family Centre | 233 yd | |
| Millie's Cove | 85 Coles Avenue | 268 yd | |
| The Park Cafe | Cafe And Public Convenience Building, Lulworth Avenue | 784 yd | |
| Hamworthy Cafe - Liberal Club Hamworthy | 243 Blandford Road | 810 yd | |
| DASH Cafe | 170 Blandford Road | 946 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Yachtsman | Lake Road | 224 yd | |
| Lake Yard | Dorset Lake Shipyard Ltd, Lake Drive | 409 yd | |
| Hamworthy Labour Club | 73 Lake Road | 500 yd | |
| Hamworthy Liberal Club | 243 Blandford Road | 810 yd | |
| Red Lion | Red Lion, 294 Blandford Road | 949 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| King's Fish and Chips | 81 Coles Avenue | 469 yd | |
| Khybar Indian Takeaway | 259 Blandford Road | 799 yd | |
| Always Fryday | 251 Blandford Road | 799 yd | |
| Rainbow | 257 Blandford Road | 800 yd | |
| Pizzarella | 255 Blandford Road | 806 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 200-214 Blandford Road | 868 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Marines Poole | grass pitches | 559 yd |
| Hamworthy Park Lulworth Avenue | tennis courts | 692 yd |
| Rockley Park Holiday Park NAPIER ROAD | swimming pool, tennis courts | 1,035 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 | 56 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 58.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 73.98 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 73.98 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.