Underwood Close is in Poole and in Poole district. BH17 7EX 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 Underwood Close, Poole, BH17 7EX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BH17 7HB, BH17 7ES, BH17 7LX, BH17 7EW, BH17 7HA, BH17 7LT, BH17 7LU, BH17 7EZ, BH17 7ND.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BH17 7EX 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 | 53.9% | 50.5% | -3.4% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 46.1% | 49.5% | 3.4% | 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.
In the immediate vicinity of BH17 7EX there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.2% 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 | 19.4% | 29.1% | 9.7% | 37.9% | -8.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.9% | 51.2% | -1.7% | 44.2% | 7.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 12.3% | 8.2% | -4.1% | 9.1% | -0.9% |
| Widowed | 13.7% | 10.2% | -3.5% | 6.1% | 4.1% |
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 | 38.7% | 41% | 2.3% | 48.4% | -7.4% |
| Good health | 41.5% | 33.7% | -7.8% | 33.6% | 0.1% |
| Fair health | 13% | 18.3% | 5.3% | 12.7% | 5.6% |
| Bad health | 4.9% | 6% | 1.1% | 4.0% | 2.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 1% | -0.8% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 21.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 37.9% | 24.7% | -13.2% | 18.2% | 6.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.1% | 8.9% | -5.2% | 9.6% | -0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.1% | 16.2% | 6.1% | 13.4% | 2.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.2% | 8.1% | 1.9% | 5.3% | 2.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.8% | 16.2% | 7.4% | 16.9% | -0.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.3% | 21.9% | 9.6% | 33.8% | -11.9% |
| Other | 10.6% | 4% | -6.6% | 2.8% | 1.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 2.1% | 2.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% | 1.6% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 2% | 1.6% | 3.1% | -1.1% |
| Other Asian | 2.5% | 3% | 0.5% | 1.6% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 95.1% | 87.9% | -7.2% | 81.4% | 6.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Other | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
In this area, 86.7% 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 | 88.7% | 86.7% | -2.0% | 83.2% | 3.5% |
| European Union | 6.3% | 5% | -1.3% | 6.1% | -1.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.9% | 6% | 2.1% | 5.6% | 0.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.7% | 87% | -1.7% | 83.2% | 3.8% |
| 10+ Years | 2.1% | 9% | 6.9% | 9.8% | -0.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.8% | 1.7% | -1.1% | 2.9% | -1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.8% | 0.3% | -2.5% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.5% | 2% | -1.5% | 1.9% | 0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.9% | 76.7% | -3.8% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 2.3% | 1.5% | 0.8% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 2% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 19.5% | 13.5% | 6.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.1% | 37.2% | -4.1% |
| Christian | 53.5% | 46.2% | 7.3% |
| Hindu | 5.4% | 1.7% | 3.7% |
| Muslim | 4% | 6.5% | -2.5% |
| Not answered | 4% | 6.0% | -2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Underwood Close was 70.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 135.9% higher than the Broadstone average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Underwood Close has the 10th highest crime rate of 62 local areas in Broadstone and the 429th highest crime rate of 1,191 local areas in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 59.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -21.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Underwood Close, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Detached, an established residential building | £345,000 | 2024-06-14 | £347,605 |
| 5 Underwood Close, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Detached, an established residential building | £332,500 | 2022-08-12 | £319,501 |
| 7 Underwood Close, Poole, Poole Detached, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2018-02-14 | £353,603 |
| 23 Underwood Close, Poole, Poole Detached, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2017-01-27 | £408,546 |
| 11 Underwood Close, Poole, Poole Detached, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2014-01-24 | £384,588 |
BH17 7EX area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 78 |
| Retired | 70 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Education | 6 |
| Other | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillbourne Primary School Kitchener Crescent , BH17 7HX | 2out of 4 | 330 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haymoor Junior School Ashdown Close , Canford Heath BH17 8WG | 3out of 4 | 1,650 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Canford Heath Junior School Learoyd Road , Canford Heath BH17 8PJ | 3out of 4 | 1,678 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Canford Heath Infant School Learoyd Road , Canford Heath BH17 8PJ | 4out of 4 | 1,724 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadstone First School Tudor Road , BH18 8AA | 4out of 4 | 1,794 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 | 367 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Poole Grammar School Gravel Hill , BH17 9JU | 3out of 4 | 1,021 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Magna Academy Ashdown Close , Adastral Road BH17 8RE | 4out of 4 | 1,739 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 | 2,561 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Corfe Hills School Higher Blandford Road , BH18 9BG | 2out of 4 | 2,874 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 | 1,921 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lockyer's Middle School Blandford Road , Corfe Mullen BH21 3HQ | 3out of 4 | 4,396 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 | 3,572 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 | 688 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Longspee School Learoyd Road , Canford Heath BH17 8PJ | 4out of 4 | 1,517 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Yarrells Preparatory School Yarrells House , Upton BH16 5EU | - not rated | 3,471 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| South West Regional Assessment Centre Merley House , Merley House Lane BH21 3AA | - not rated | 4,372 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Winchelsea School Guernsey Road , Parkstone BH12 4LL | 3out of 4 | 4,387 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| David Lloyd Club | Cabot Lane | 550 yd | |
| Marshall Truck and Van Poole | Cabot Lane / Brunel Way | 550 yd | |
| BaxterStorey@Siemens | Sopers Lane | 562 yd | |
| Subway | Unit C, 50 Waterloo Road | 644 yd | |
| Burger King | Burger King, 48 Waterloo Road | 645 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taja Indian Takeaway | 2 The Parade | 176 yd | |
| Flames Grill | 11 The Parade | 176 yd | |
| Zhan Xung Chinese Takeaway | 1 The Parade | 176 yd | |
| Happy Palace | 3 The Parade | 176 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | Unit B4, 50 Waterloo Road | 644 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | 2-6 Hatch Pond Road | 603 yd | |
| Tesco | Waterloo Road | 902 yd | |
| Makro Self Service Wholesalers Ltd | Makro, Cabot Lane | 964 yd | |
| Co-op | 67 Creekmoor Lane | 1,055 yd | |
| Wah Hing Chinese Supermarket | 14 Didcot Road | 1,089 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Parkstone Grammar School SOPERS LANE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 257 yd |
| David Lloyd (Poole) CABOT LANE | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 320 yd |
| Dolphin Indoor Bowls Club Waterloo Road | indoor bowls | 622 yd |
| Montacute School CANFORD HEATH ROAD | 637 yd | |
| Lodge Hill Swimming Pool (Closed) Canford Heath Road | swimming pool | 699 yd |
| Poole Grammar School GRAVEL HILL | grass pitches | 980 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 | 73.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 73.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 73.3% |
| 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 | 43.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 84.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.