Petersham Road is in Poole and in Poole district. BH17 7DP is located in the Creekmoor electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Poole. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Petersham Road, Poole, BH17 7DP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BH17 7EH, BH17 7DT, BH17 7DJ, BH17 7DR, BH17 7DW, BH17 7DH, BH17 7XZ, BH17 7DS, BH17 7XP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BH17 7DP, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.8% 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 | 51.8% | 53.8% | 2.0% | 51.0% | 2.8% |
| Male | 48.2% | 46.2% | -2.0% | 49.0% | -2.8% |
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 BH17 7DP there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 59.2% 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 | 18.7% | 22.4% | 3.7% | 37.9% | -15.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50% | 59.2% | 9.2% | 44.2% | 15.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0.4% | -0.5% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 11.7% | 11.2% | -0.5% | 9.1% | 2.1% |
| Widowed | 16.4% | 5.4% | -11.0% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
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 | 40.4% | 41.9% | 1.5% | 48.4% | -6.5% |
| Good health | 33.7% | 38% | 4.3% | 33.6% | 4.4% |
| Fair health | 20.8% | 13.3% | -7.5% | 12.7% | 0.6% |
| Bad health | 4.3% | 6.1% | 1.8% | 4.0% | 2.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 | 31.8% | 22.1% | -9.7% | 18.2% | 3.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14% | 8.1% | -5.9% | 9.6% | -1.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.6% | 18.9% | 6.3% | 13.4% | 5.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 10.3% | 6.3% | -4.0% | 5.3% | 1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.2% | 14.9% | 3.7% | 16.9% | -2.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.5% | 24.8% | 10.3% | 33.8% | -9.0% |
| Other | 5.6% | 5% | -0.6% | 2.8% | 2.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.4% 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 | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Black African | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 2.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 99.2% | 96.4% | -2.8% | 81.4% | 15.0% |
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 | 96.1% | 92.1% | -4.0% | 83.2% | 8.9% |
| European Union | 2.4% | 2.2% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0% | 3.6% | 3.6% | 2.7% | 0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.2% | 1.1% | -0.1% | 5.6% | -4.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.3% | 91.7% | -3.6% | 83.2% | 8.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 8.3% | 8.3% | 9.8% | -1.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.1% | 0% | -3.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.7% | 76.7% | 10.0% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.4% | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| North Africa | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 10.4% | 13.5% | -3.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.5% | 37.2% | -1.7% |
| Christian | 57% | 46.2% | 10.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 2.5% | 6.5% | -4.0% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 4.3% | 6.0% | -1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Petersham Road was 85.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 186.1% higher than the Broadstone average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Petersham Road has the 8th highest crime rate of 62 local areas in Broadstone and the 355th highest crime rate of 1,191 local areas in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 17.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -24.0%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 56% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 110 Petersham Road, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Detached, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2024-07-19 | £327,808 |
| 112 Petersham Road, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Detached, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2023-07-18 | £371,644 |
| 140 Petersham Road, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £372,000 | 2021-09-23 | £415,407 |
| 138 Petersham Road, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2021-03-26 | £317,078 |
| 140 Petersham Road, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2020-08-20 | £324,407 |
BH17 7DP 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 7DP area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 39% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 88 |
| Full-Time Employee | 58 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Other | 0 |
| Manufacturing | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Education | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillbourne Primary School Kitchener Crescent , BH17 7HX | 2out of 4 | 1,118 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Springdale First School Springdale Road , BH18 9BW | 4out of 4 | 2,095 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanley Green Infant Academy Stanley Green Road , Oakdale BH15 3AA | 3out of 4 | 2,102 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadstone First School Tudor Road , BH18 8AA | 4out of 4 | 2,406 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Canford Heath Junior School Learoyd Road , Canford Heath BH17 8PJ | 3out of 4 | 2,428 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 | 1,316 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Poole Grammar School Gravel Hill , BH17 9JU | 3out of 4 | 2,214 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Poole High School Wimborne Road , BH15 2BW | 3out of 4 | 2,831 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Magna Academy Ashdown Close , Adastral Road BH17 8RE | 4out of 4 | 2,905 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Corfe Hills School Higher Blandford Road , BH18 9BG | 2out of 4 | 3,104 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 2,813 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lockyer's Middle School Blandford Road , Corfe Mullen BH21 3HQ | 3out of 4 | 4,464 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 | 3,988 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montacute School 3 Canford Heath Road , BH17 9NG | 3out of 4 | 1,920 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Yarrells Preparatory School Yarrells House , Upton BH16 5EU | - not rated | 2,239 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Longspee School Learoyd Road , Canford Heath BH17 8PJ | 4out of 4 | 2,264 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Court School Knoll Lane , Corfe Mullen BH21 3RF | - not rated | 4,457 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| South West Regional Assessment Centre Merley House , Merley House Lane BH21 3AA | - not rated | 5,028 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Aquatics & Pets aka The Dog House Cafe | Northmead Drive | 343 yd | |
| Jackie's Kitchen | Unit 7 Birch Copse | 491 yd | |
| BaxterStorey@Siemens | Sopers Lane | 687 yd | |
| Sam’s Cafe | Unit B11, Arena Business Park, Holyrood Close | 700 yd | |
| Shelly's Edible Art | 93 Millfield | 716 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Acorn | The Acorn, Northmead Drive | 244 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Creekmoor Plaice | 43 Benmoor Road | 251 yd | |
| Fuku House Japanese Cuisine | 69 Creekmoor Lane | 327 yd | |
| Yo! To! Go! | Tesco Stores, Waterloo Road | 1,049 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Southern Co-op | Northmead Drive | 238 yd | |
| Co-op | 67 Creekmoor Lane | 275 yd | |
| Makro Self Service Wholesalers Ltd | Makro, Cabot Lane | 597 yd | |
| Tesco | Waterloo Road | 1,051 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| David Lloyd (Poole) CABOT LANE | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 974 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 | 94.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 94.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 94.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 94.7% |
| 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 | 40 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 138.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.