Kitchener Crescent is in Poole and in Poole district. BH17 7HX 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 Kitchener Crescent, Poole, BH17 7HX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BH17 7JQ, BH17 7JD, BH17 7NB, BH17 7JW, BH17 7HH, BH17 7JL, BH17 7HF, BH17 7HE, BH17 7JH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BH17 7HX is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.2% | 50.6% | 2.4% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 51.8% | 49.4% | -2.4% | 49.0% | 0.4% |
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 | 22.6% | 26.1% | 3.5% | 37.9% | -11.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.9% | 47.4% | -4.5% | 44.2% | 3.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 14% | 13.4% | -0.6% | 9.1% | 4.3% |
| Widowed | 9.1% | 9.9% | 0.8% | 6.1% | 3.8% |
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 | 49.8% | 44.9% | -4.9% | 48.4% | -3.5% |
| Good health | 28.6% | 34.9% | 6.3% | 33.6% | 1.3% |
| Fair health | 15.6% | 14.1% | -1.5% | 12.7% | 1.4% |
| Bad health | 5% | 5.4% | 0.4% | 4.0% | 1.4% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.6% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 | 29.2% | 20% | -9.2% | 18.2% | 1.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.6% | 7.1% | -8.5% | 9.6% | -2.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.9% | 11.8% | -5.1% | 13.4% | -1.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.4% | 10.2% | 2.8% | 5.3% | 4.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.6% | 17.3% | 8.7% | 16.9% | 0.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.6% | 31% | 10.4% | 33.8% | -2.8% |
| Other | 1.6% | 2.7% | 1.1% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black African | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 97.7% | 97.8% | 0.1% | 81.4% | 16.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 94.9% 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 | 95.7% | 94.9% | -0.8% | 83.2% | 11.7% |
| European Union | 1% | 1.9% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -4.2% |
| Africa | 3% | 1.9% | -1.1% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95% | 95.2% | 0.2% | 83.2% | 12.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.8% | 4.8% | 9.8% | -5.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.7% | 0% | -2.7% | 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% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 15.3% | 13.5% | 1.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.1% | 37.2% | 10.9% |
| Christian | 45.5% | 46.2% | -0.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 6.0% | -0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Kitchener Crescent was 6.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 78.0% lower than the Broadstone average. The most reported crime type was Burglary.
Kitchener Crescent has the 6th lowest crime rate of 62 local areas in Broadstone and the 33rd lowest crime rate of 1,191 local areas in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -61.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 52 Kitchener Crescent, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2024-11-29 | £352,950 |
| 86 Kitchener Crescent, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2023-06-23 | £326,364 |
| 64 Kitchener Crescent, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Detached, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2021-06-25 | £367,242 |
| 70 Kitchener Crescent, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2019-08-23 | £291,472 |
| 80 Kitchener Crescent, Poole, Poole Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2018-08-03 | £285,672 |
BH17 7HX area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 7HX area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 32% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 81 |
| Full-Time Employee | 78 |
| Part-Time Employee | 44 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 2 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Education | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| 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 | 119 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadstone First School Tudor Road , BH18 8AA | 4out of 4 | 1,497 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Springdale First School Springdale Road , BH18 9BW | 4out of 4 | 1,715 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haymoor Junior School Ashdown Close , Canford Heath BH17 8WG | 3out of 4 | 2,046 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Canford Heath Junior School Learoyd Road , Canford Heath BH17 8PJ | 3out of 4 | 2,124 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 | 798 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Poole Grammar School Gravel Hill , BH17 9JU | 3out of 4 | 1,169 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Magna Academy Ashdown Close , Adastral Road BH17 8RE | 4out of 4 | 2,118 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Corfe Hills School Higher Blandford Road , BH18 9BG | 2out of 4 | 2,487 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edward's Roman Catholic/Church of England School, Poole Dale Valley Road , Oakdale BH15 3HY | 3out of 4 | 3,007 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 1,771 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lockyer's Middle School Blandford Road , Corfe Mullen BH21 3HQ | 3out of 4 | 3,991 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 | 4,000 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 | 989 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Longspee School Learoyd Road , Canford Heath BH17 8PJ | 4out of 4 | 1,962 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Yarrells Preparatory School Yarrells House , Upton BH16 5EU | - not rated | 3,268 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| South West Regional Assessment Centre Merley House , Merley House Lane BH21 3AA | - not rated | 4,129 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Court School Knoll Lane , Corfe Mullen BH21 3RF | - not rated | 4,319 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| BaxterStorey@Siemens | Sopers Lane | 444 yd | |
| Jackie's Kitchen | Unit 7 Birch Copse | 673 yd | |
| David Lloyd Club | Cabot Lane | 783 yd | |
| Marshall Truck and Van Poole | Cabot Lane / Brunel Way | 783 yd | |
| Sam’s Cafe | Unit B11, Arena Business Park, Holyrood Close | 975 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taja Indian Takeaway | 2 The Parade | 279 yd | |
| Flames Grill | 11 The Parade | 279 yd | |
| Zhan Xung Chinese Takeaway | 1 The Parade | 279 yd | |
| Happy Palace | 3 The Parade | 279 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | Unit B4, 50 Waterloo Road | 1,000 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 67 Creekmoor Lane | 1,006 yd | |
| Lidl | 2-6 Hatch Pond Road | 1,027 yd | |
| Makro Self Service Wholesalers Ltd | Makro, Cabot Lane | 1,057 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| David Lloyd (Poole) CABOT LANE | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 561 yd |
| Parkstone Grammar School SOPERS LANE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 673 yd |
| Montacute School CANFORD HEATH ROAD | 865 yd | |
| Lodge Hill Swimming Pool (Closed) Canford Heath Road | swimming pool | 956 yd |
| Dolphin Indoor Bowls Club Waterloo Road | indoor bowls | 971 yd |
| Plainfield Farm Recreation Ground Lower Blandford Road | grass pitches | 1,000 yd |
| Poole Grammar School GRAVEL HILL | grass pitches | 1,085 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 | 96.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 96.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 96.2% |
| 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 | 34.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 137.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 8.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.