Benson Road is in Nuffield Industrial Estate, Poole and in Poole district. BH17 0GB is located in the Canford Heath electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Mid Dorset and North Poole. This postcode has been in use since 1995-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Benson Road, Nuffield Industrial Estate, Poole, BH17 0GB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BH17 0GE, BH17 0RY, BH17 0RB, BH17 0GD, BH15 3EP, BH15 3EU, BH15 3HG, BH15 3EN, BH17 0RT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BH17 0GB has a slightly higher male population, with 50.7% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.8% | 49.3% | -1.5% | 51.0% | -1.7% |
| Male | 49.2% | 50.7% | 1.5% | 49.0% | 1.7% |
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 | 15.2% | 26.9% | 11.7% | 37.9% | -11.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 62.1% | 43.9% | -18.2% | 44.2% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 2% | 0.5% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 8.9% | 16.7% | 7.8% | 9.1% | 7.6% |
| Widowed | 12.3% | 10.5% | -1.8% | 6.1% | 4.4% |
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 | 35.6% | 46.3% | 10.7% | 48.4% | -2.1% |
| Good health | 35.6% | 27.3% | -8.3% | 33.6% | -6.3% |
| Fair health | 19.1% | 19.4% | 0.3% | 12.7% | 6.7% |
| Bad health | 6.8% | 5.9% | -0.9% | 4.0% | 1.9% |
| Very bad health | 2.9% | 1.2% | -1.7% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 BH17 0GB this area, 28.2% 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 22.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 29% | 28.2% | -0.8% | 18.2% | 10.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.1% | 8% | -6.1% | 9.6% | -1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.3% | 13.6% | 1.3% | 13.4% | 0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 9.3% | 5.6% | -3.7% | 5.3% | 0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.6% | 19.3% | 6.7% | 16.9% | 2.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.6% | 22.6% | 4.0% | 33.8% | -11.2% |
| Other | 4.1% | 2.7% | -1.4% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.8% 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% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
| Black African | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 96.4% | 96.8% | 0.4% | 81.4% | 15.4% |
In this area, 92.1% 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 | 93.2% | 92.1% | -1.1% | 83.2% | 8.9% |
| European Union | 1% | 2.9% | 1.9% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 2.6% | 0.9% | -1.7% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.9% | 2.1% | 0.2% | 5.6% | -3.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.9% | 92.4% | 0.5% | 83.2% | 9.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.6% | 5.6% | 9.8% | -4.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 2.9% | -1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.6% | 0.3% | -2.3% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.5% | 0% | -4.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.7% | 76.7% | 6.0% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 13.5% | 13.5% | 0.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.2% | 37.2% | 3.0% |
| Christian | 54% | 46.2% | 7.8% |
| Hindu | 1.5% | 1.7% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 4.4% | 6.0% | -1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Benson Road was 374.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 364.6% higher than the Canford Heath average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Benson Road has the 2nd highest crime rate of 103 local areas in Canford Heath and the 39th highest crime rate of 1,191 local areas in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 88.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -37.1%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 62% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unit 19 Benson Road, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Other, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2021-03-04 | £145,232 |
| 20 - 22 Benson Road, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Other, an established residential building | £750,000 | 2019-05-20 | £821,770 |
| 15 Benson Road, Poole, Poole Terraced, an established residential building | £54,000 | 2001-06-28 | £175,500 |
| Unit 19 Benson Road, Poole, Poole Terraced, an established residential building | £58,000 | 2000-11-06 | £197,993 |
| 17 - 19 Benson Road, Poole, Poole Terraced, a newly built property | £43,500 | 1997-07-15 | £237,250 |
BH17 0GB 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in BH17 0GB area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 37% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 110 |
| Full-Time Employee | 97 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Other | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Manufacturing | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Education | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canford Heath Junior School Learoyd Road , Canford Heath BH17 8PJ | 3out of 4 | 432 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Canford Heath Infant School Learoyd Road , Canford Heath BH17 8PJ | 4out of 4 | 495 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanley Green Infant Academy Stanley Green Road , Oakdale BH15 3AA | 3out of 4 | 694 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Haymoor Junior School Ashdown Close , Canford Heath BH17 8WG | 3out of 4 | 1,229 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakdale Junior School School Lane , BH15 3JR | 3out of 4 | 1,427 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parkstone Grammar School Sopers Lane , BH17 7EP | 4out of 4 | 953 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Magna Academy Ashdown Close , Adastral Road BH17 8RE | 4out of 4 | 1,397 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edward's Roman Catholic/Church of England School, Poole Dale Valley Road , Oakdale BH15 3HY | 3out of 4 | 1,438 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Poole Grammar School Gravel Hill , BH17 9JU | 3out of 4 | 1,780 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Poole High School Wimborne Road , BH15 2BW | 3out of 4 | 1,923 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 | 2out of 4 | 2,968 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 2,258 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Longspee School Learoyd Road , Canford Heath BH17 8PJ | 4out of 4 | 271 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Montacute School 3 Canford Heath Road , BH17 9NG | 3out of 4 | 1,336 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Quay School 160 Herbert Avenue , BH12 4HU | 4out of 4 | 3,637 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Winchelsea School Guernsey Road , Parkstone BH12 4LL | 3out of 4 | 3,696 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bournemouth Collegiate Preparatory School St Osmund's Road , Parkstone BH14 9JY | - not rated | 3,978 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Happyccino at the Hub | 15 Didcot Road | 197 yd | |
| Marnhull Community Café | Marnhull Village Hall | 341 yd | |
| South Coast Building Supplies aka The Upstairs Cafe | Unit 1 A, 5-9 Nuffield Road | 372 yd | |
| Honeywell Analytics | Hatchpond House, 4 Stinsford Road | 600 yd | |
| Starbucks | Unit L, 93-95 Waterloo Road | 656 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakdale Conservative Club | 92 Darbys Lane | 359 yd | |
| Toby Carvery | The Fleetsbridge, Wimborne Road | 670 yd | |
| The Pilot | The Fighter Pilot, 1 Adastral Square | 1,025 yd | |
| Canford Heath Residents & Comm | Community Centre, 7 Mitchell Road | 1,027 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greggs | 37-41 Nuffield Road | 318 yd | |
| Wongs Dragon | 80 Oakdale Road | 588 yd | |
| Parvez Tandoori | 82 Oakdale Road | 588 yd | |
| Only Food & Sauces AKA Nuffield Burger Bar | 67-69 Nuffield Road | 679 yd | |
| Long Johns Fish and Chips | 10 Dorchester Road | 791 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Insanity Retro Gaming | 42 Harwell Road | 123 yd | |
| Wah Hing Chinese Supermarket | 14 Didcot Road | 236 yd | |
| Co-op | 74 Oakdale Road | 583 yd | |
| Lidl | 2-6 Hatch Pond Road | 725 yd | |
| Tesco | Waterloo Road | 956 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Learoyd Road Playing Fields Learoyd Road | grass pitches | 295 yd |
| Dolphin Indoor Bowls Club Waterloo Road | indoor bowls | 876 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (Poole) FLEETS LANE | health and fitness suite | 1,040 yd |
| Parkstone Grammar School SOPERS LANE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,078 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 | 8.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 8.0% |
| 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 | 76.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 67 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.67 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.67 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.