Ventura Place is in Upton, Poole and in Poole district. BH16 5SW is located in the Hamworthy electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Poole. This postcode has been in use since 1985-10-01.
StreetScan combines information about Ventura Place, Upton, Poole, BH16 5SW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BH16 5SN, BH16 5SH, BH16 5SL, BH16 5HS, BH16 5SG, BH16 5FL, BH16 5HR, BH16 5BT, BH16 5BU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BH16 5SW is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.8% | 51.2% | 1.4% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 50.2% | 48.8% | -1.4% | 49.0% | -0.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of BH16 5SW there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55.6% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 24% | 25.7% | 1.7% | 37.9% | -12.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56.3% | 55.6% | -0.7% | 44.2% | 11.4% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 2.1% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 9.4% | 9.1% | -0.3% | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 7.9% | 7.5% | -0.4% | 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 | 43.2% | 46.3% | 3.1% | 48.4% | -2.1% |
| Good health | 36.9% | 35.8% | -1.1% | 33.6% | 2.2% |
| Fair health | 15.6% | 13.2% | -2.4% | 12.7% | 0.5% |
| Bad health | 3.7% | 2.7% | -1.0% | 4.0% | -1.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 2% | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
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 | 27.2% | 19.4% | -7.8% | 18.2% | 1.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.2% | 9.9% | -2.3% | 9.6% | 0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.7% | 14.9% | -0.8% | 13.4% | 1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 8.7% | 10.3% | 1.6% | 5.3% | 5.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13% | 19% | 6.0% | 16.9% | 2.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.7% | 23.1% | 5.4% | 33.8% | -10.7% |
| Other | 5.5% | 3.3% | -2.2% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.3% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 99% | 97.3% | -1.7% | 81.4% | 15.9% |
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 | 96.7% | 92.5% | -4.2% | 83.2% | 9.3% |
| European Union | 1.7% | 3.4% | 1.7% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -4.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.3% | 92.2% | -4.1% | 83.2% | 9.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 6.8% | 6.5% | 9.8% | -3.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2% | 0.3% | -1.7% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.7% | 76.7% | 4.0% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 14.9% | 13.5% | 1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.8% | 37.2% | 9.6% |
| Christian | 46.4% | 46.2% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 6.8% | 6.0% | 0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ventura Place was 24.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 65.5% lower than the Hamworthy average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Ventura Place has the 5th lowest crime rate of 39 local areas in Hamworthy and the 290th lowest crime rate of 1,181 local areas in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -86.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unit 3 Ventura Centre Ventura Place, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Other, an established residential building | £456,000 | 2020-07-24 | £467,319 |
| Unit 4 Ventura Centre Ventura Place, Poole, Poole Other, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2018-08-01 | £368,501 |
BH16 5SW 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 | 88 |
| Retired | 71 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Manufacturing | 29 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Education | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upton Infants' School Guest Road , Upton BH16 5LQ | - not rated | 1,197 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Upton Infant School Guest Road , Upton BH16 5LQ | 3out of 4 | 1,197 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Turlin Moor Community First School Turlin Road , Turlin Moor BH16 5AH | - not rated | 1,212 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bayside Academy Turlin Road , Turlin Moor BH16 5AH | 3out of 4 | 1,220 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Upton Junior School St Martin's Road , Upton BH16 5NQ | - not rated | 1,301 yd | Community school | 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 | 1,169 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Turlin Moor Community School Turlin Road , Turlin Moor BH16 5AH | - not rated | 1,175 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillbourne Community Middle School Kitchener Crescent , Waterloo BH17 7HX | - not rated | 2,863 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakdale Junior School School Lane , BH15 3JR | - not rated | 3,209 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakdale County Middle School Wimborne Road , BH15 3DL | - not rated | 3,398 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 | 2,780 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Carter Community School Blandford Close , Hamworthy BH15 4BQ | - not rated | 2,780 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkstone Grammar School Sopers Lane , BH17 7EP | - not rated | 2,924 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Parkstone Grammar School Sopers Lane , BH17 7EP | - not rated | 2,924 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Lytchett Minster School Post Green Road , Purbeck BH16 6JD | 3out of 4 | 2,983 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broadstone Middle School Dunyeats Road , BH18 8AE | - not rated | 4,453 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadstone Middle School Dunyeats Road , BH18 8AE | 3out of 4 | 4,453 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lockyer's Middle School Blandford Road , Corfe Mullen BH21 3HQ | - not rated | 5,404 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lockyer's Middle School Blandford Road , Corfe Mullen BH21 3HQ | 3out of 4 | 5,404 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 4,720 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yarrells Preparatory School Yarrells House , Upton BH16 5EU | - not rated | 744 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Quay School Harbourside Campus , Turlin Road BH16 5AH | - not rated | 1,169 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Millie College Holton Lee , BH16 6JN | - not rated | 3,213 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Longspee Academy Learoyd Road , Canford Heath BH17 8PJ | 3out of 4 | 3,570 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Longspee School Learoyd Road , Canford Heath BH17 8PJ | - not rated | 3,570 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upton Cafe | Upton Social Club Poole Road | 652 yd | |
| The Tea Rooms | Upton Country Park, Upton Road | 771 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Unit 1, 1 Dorchester Road | 848 yd | |
| Upton Central | 2 The Triangle | 859 yd | |
| The Phat Fryer | 9 Moorland Parade | 1,064 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abid Spice | 583 Blandford Road | 418 yd | |
| Bitesize Sisters | 565 Blandford Road | 578 yd | |
| Subway | 490a Blandford Road | 663 yd | |
| Dorset Pizza Kitchen | 60 Sandy Lane | 801 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 3 The Triangle | 859 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | 446 Blandford Road | 915 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Turlin Moor Recreation Ground Blandford Road | grass pitches | 918 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 | 33.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 33.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 33.3% |
| 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 | 33.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 28.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 41.99 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 41.99 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 6.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 15.63 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.