Egmont Road is in Poole and in Poole district. BH16 5AJ 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 Egmont Road, Poole, BH16 5AJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BH16 5AS, BH16 5BZ, BH16 5AT, BH16 5AW, BH16 5AN, BH16 5AX, BH16 5AR, BH16 5BF, BH16 5AL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BH16 5AJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.3% | 50.5% | -1.8% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 47.7% | 49.5% | 1.8% | 49.0% | 0.5% |
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 | 36% | 36.8% | 0.8% | 37.9% | -1.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42% | 44.4% | 2.4% | 44.2% | 0.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 1.5% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 15.5% | 12.2% | -3.3% | 9.1% | 3.1% |
| Widowed | 3.2% | 4% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
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 | 42.8% | 40% | -2.8% | 48.4% | -8.4% |
| Good health | 36% | 33% | -3.0% | 33.6% | -0.6% |
| Fair health | 14.5% | 18.3% | 3.8% | 12.7% | 5.6% |
| Bad health | 5.6% | 6.3% | 0.7% | 4.0% | 2.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 2.4% | 1.2% | 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.
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 14.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 32.5% | 24.8% | -7.7% | 18.2% | 6.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 21.5% | 14.7% | -6.8% | 9.6% | 5.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18% | 19.6% | 1.6% | 13.4% | 6.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.5% | 5.5% | 2.0% | 5.3% | 0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.7% | 18.4% | 7.7% | 16.9% | 1.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 10.1% | 14.7% | 4.6% | 33.8% | -19.1% |
| Other | 3.8% | 2.1% | -1.7% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 2.5% | -2.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.2% | -0.5% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 97% | 96.6% | -0.4% | 81.4% | 15.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
In this area, 92.5% 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 | 96.3% | 92.5% | -3.8% | 83.2% | 9.3% |
| European Union | 2.6% | 5% | 2.4% | 6.1% | -1.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -2.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 5.6% | -4.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.8% | 92.5% | -3.3% | 83.2% | 9.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.8% | 4.8% | 9.8% | -5.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.9% | -1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.7% | 0.5% | -3.2% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.6% | 76.7% | -6.1% |
| Lithuania | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Poland | 3.8% | 1.3% | 2.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Central and South America | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 21.8% | 13.5% | 8.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51.9% | 37.2% | 14.7% |
| Christian | 43% | 46.2% | -3.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 0.2% | 6.5% | -6.3% |
| Sikh | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Not answered | 4.1% | 6.0% | -1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Egmont Road was 87.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 21.1% higher than the Hamworthy average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Egmont Road has the 11th highest crime rate of 39 local areas in Hamworthy and the 342nd highest crime rate of 1,181 local areas in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 68.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -68.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Egmont Road, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £355,000 | 2025-12-16 | £351,946 |
| 21 Egmont Road, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2024-01-17 | £262,276 |
| 19 Egmont Road, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £309,000 | 2023-10-06 | £299,893 |
| 25 Egmont Road, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Terraced, an established residential building | £231,000 | 2019-04-09 | £266,203 |
| 11 Egmont Road, Poole, Poole Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2015-04-16 | £251,074 |
| Full-Time Employee | 110 |
| Retired | 48 |
| Part-Time Employee | 47 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 20 |
| Unemployed | 17 |
| Other | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Manufacturing | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Construction | 22 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 19 |
| Education | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bayside Academy Turlin Road , Turlin Moor BH16 5AH | 3out of 4 | 362 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Turlin Moor Community First School Turlin Road , Turlin Moor BH16 5AH | - not rated | 366 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Upton Junior School St Martin's Road , Upton BH16 5NQ | - not rated | 1,598 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Upton Junior School St Martin's Road , Upton BH16 5NQ | 3out of 4 | 1,598 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Upton Infants' School Guest Road , Upton BH16 5LQ | - not rated | 1,629 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turlin Moor Community School Turlin Road , Turlin Moor BH16 5AH | - not rated | 425 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Turlin Moor Community Middle School Turlin Road , BH16 5AH | - not rated | 494 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakdale Junior School School Lane , BH15 3JR | - not rated | 3,929 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakdale County Middle School Wimborne Road , BH15 3DL | - not rated | 4,304 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillbourne Community Middle School Kitchener Crescent , Waterloo BH17 7HX | - not rated | 4,383 yd | Community school | 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 | 2,443 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Carter Community School Blandford Close , Hamworthy BH15 4BQ | - not rated | 2,443 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lytchett Minster School Post Green Road , Purbeck BH16 6JD | 3out of 4 | 2,929 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Poole High School Wimborne Road , BH15 2BW | 3out of 4 | 3,660 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Poole High School Wimborne Road , BH15 2BW | - not rated | 3,660 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandford Church of England Middle School Sandford , BH20 7BN | - not rated | 5,339 yd | Voluntary controlled 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 | 5,345 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 | 494 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Yarrells Preparatory School Yarrells House , Upton BH16 5EU | - not rated | 1,509 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Millie College Holton Lee , BH16 6JN | - not rated | 1,958 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Longspee Academy Learoyd Road , Canford Heath BH17 8PJ | 3out of 4 | 4,721 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Longspee School Learoyd Road , Canford Heath BH17 8PJ | - not rated | 4,721 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harbour's Edge Beach Cafe | Rockley Park, Napier Road | 544 yd | |
| Harbourside Restaurant | Rockley Park, Napier Road | 544 yd | |
| Mash and Barrel | Rockley Park, Napier Road | 544 yd | |
| Tides Restaurant and Bar | Rockley Park, Napier Road | 544 yd | |
| Papa John's Pizza | Rockley Park, Napier Road | 544 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Live Lounge | Rockley Park, Napier Road | 544 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Royal | 195 Turlin Road | 439 yd | |
| Dina Zone | 191 Turlin Road | 439 yd | |
| Bitesize Sisters | 565 Blandford Road | 1,064 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Rockley Park Holiday Park NAPIER ROAD | swimming pool, tennis courts | 641 yd |
| Turlin Moor Recreation Ground Blandford Road | grass pitches | 735 yd |
| Royal Marines Poole | grass pitches | 1,023 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 | 150 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 208.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 22.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.