Puddletown Crescent is in Poole and in Poole district. BH17 8AN 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 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Puddletown Crescent, Poole, BH17 8AN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BH17 8AJ, BH17 8AW, BH17 8AL, BH17 9EE, BH17 8AH, BH17 8DA, BH17 8AF, BH17 8DB, BH17 8AT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BH17 8AN is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.5% | 51.9% | -0.6% | 51.0% | 0.9% |
| Male | 47.5% | 48.1% | 0.6% | 49.0% | -0.9% |
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 | 42% | 40.3% | -1.7% | 37.9% | 2.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.8% | 39.1% | 2.3% | 44.2% | -5.1% |
| Separated | 4.4% | 2.1% | -2.3% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 15.6% | 15.2% | -0.4% | 9.1% | 6.1% |
| Widowed | 1.2% | 3.3% | 2.1% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
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 | 48.4% | 41.9% | -6.5% | 48.4% | -6.5% |
| Good health | 34.1% | 32.4% | -1.7% | 33.6% | -1.2% |
| Fair health | 13.4% | 15.2% | 1.8% | 12.7% | 2.5% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 9.1% | 6.0% | 4.0% | 5.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 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.
In the area around BH17 8AN this area, 32.5% 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 10.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 25.6% | 32.5% | 6.9% | 18.2% | 14.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 21.2% | 13.2% | -8.0% | 9.6% | 3.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18% | 18.9% | 0.9% | 13.4% | 5.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 6% | 4.5% | -1.5% | 5.3% | -0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.6% | 18.1% | 6.5% | 16.9% | 1.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.6% | 10.7% | -2.9% | 33.8% | -23.1% |
| Other | 4% | 2.1% | -1.9% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.9% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 97.8% | 94.9% | -2.9% | 81.4% | 13.5% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 90.5% 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 | 93.4% | 90.5% | -2.9% | 83.2% | 7.3% |
| European Union | 5.3% | 6.4% | 1.1% | 6.1% | 0.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 2% | 1.7% | 5.6% | -3.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.1% | 90.5% | -2.6% | 83.2% | 7.3% |
| 10+ Years | 1.9% | 4.7% | 2.8% | 9.8% | -5.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.3% | 3.7% | 2.4% | 2.9% | 0.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.6% | 0.3% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.2% | 0.7% | -1.5% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70% | 76.7% | -6.7% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 2.7% | 1.5% | 1.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 24.2% | 13.5% | 10.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.5% | 37.2% | 10.3% |
| Christian | 41% | 46.2% | -5.2% |
| Buddhist | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 9.5% | 6.0% | 3.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Puddletown Crescent was 348.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 366.8% higher than the Canford Heath average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Puddletown Crescent has the 2nd highest crime rate of 101 local areas in Canford Heath and the 44th highest crime rate of 1,181 local areas in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 95.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -76.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Puddletown Crescent, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2024-06-05 | £123,988 |
| 18 Puddletown Crescent, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £152,000 | 2023-12-20 | £142,009 |
| 36 Puddletown Crescent, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2022-12-05 | £141,920 |
| 26 Puddletown Crescent, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £142,000 | 2021-10-26 | £137,558 |
| 52 Puddletown Crescent, Poole, Poole Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2018-10-12 | £138,188 |
BH17 8AN 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 | 76 |
| Retired | 47 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 39 |
| Manufacturing | 35 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Education | 16 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Other | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ad Astra Infant School Sherborn Crescent , Canford Heath BH17 8AP | 3out of 4 | 327 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ad Astra Infant School Sherborn Crescent , Canford Heath BH17 8AP | - not rated | 327 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haymoor Junior School Ashdown Close , Canford Heath BH17 8WG | 3out of 4 | 644 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Canford Heath Infant School Learoyd Road , Canford Heath BH17 8PJ | 4out of 4 | 1,668 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Canford Heath Infant School Learoyd Road , Canford Heath BH17 8PJ | - not rated | 1,668 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haymoor Junior School Ashdown Close , Canford Heath BH17 8WG | - not rated | 644 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Branksome Heath Junior School Livingstone Road , Parkstone BH12 3DX | - not rated | 2,387 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alderney Middle School Evering Avenue , Parkstone BH12 4JG | - not rated | 2,420 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillbourne Community Middle School Kitchener Crescent , Waterloo BH17 7HX | - not rated | 2,464 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakdale County Middle School Wimborne Road , BH15 3DL | - not rated | 2,545 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashdown Technology College Ashdown Close , Adastral Road BH17 8RE | - not rated | 479 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Magna Academy Ashdown Close , Adastral Road BH17 8RE | 3out of 4 | 479 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Poole Grammar School Gravel Hill , BH17 9JU | - not rated | 1,458 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Poole Grammar School Gravel Hill , BH17 9JU | - not rated | 1,458 yd | Foundation school | No | Boys | More About School |
| St Edward's Roman Catholic/Church of England School, Poole Dale Valley Road , Oakdale BH15 3HY | 3out of 4 | 1,585 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 | - not rated | 2,367 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadstone Middle School Dunyeats Road , BH18 8AE | 3out of 4 | 2,367 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 | 3,226 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Arts Institute At Bournemouth Wallisdown Road , BH12 5HH | - not rated | 5,068 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 | - not rated | 1,476 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Montacute School 3 Canford Heath Road , BH17 9NG | 3out of 4 | 1,476 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The New School C/O Parkstone Boys' and Girls' Club , Recreation Road BH15 3NN | - not rated | 1,649 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Longspee Academy Learoyd Road , Canford Heath BH17 8PJ | 3out of 4 | 1,723 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Longspee School Learoyd Road , Canford Heath BH17 8PJ | - not rated | 1,723 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canford Nest | 16a Neighbourhood Centre, Culliford Crescent | 331 yd | |
| Beany’s Coffee Co Ltd | 7a Neighbourhood Centre, Culliford Crescent | 355 yd | |
| KFC | Kfc, Tower Park, Yarrow Road | 933 yd | |
| Admiral | 6-8 Tower Park, Yarrow Road | 933 yd | |
| Nandos | Nandos, 3b Tower Park, Yarrow Road | 979 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Haymoor | The Haymoor, 18 Neighbourhood Centre, Culliford Crescent | 361 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kingfishers Fish and Chips | 15 Neighbourhood Centre, Culliford Crescent | 361 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Petrol Station | Asda, Culliford Crescent | 360 yd | |
| Asda Stores Ltd | Culliford Crescent | 360 yd | |
| Tesco Petrol Yarrow Road | Tesco Superstore, Yarrow Road | 999 yd | |
| Tesco | Yarrow Road | 1,000 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sherborn Crescent Open Space Sherborn Crescent | grass pitches | 324 yd |
| Haymoor Squash CULLIFORD CRESCENT | squash courts | 340 yd |
| Ashdown Leisure Centre ASHDOWN LEISURE CENTRE ASHDOWN LEISURE CENTRE ADASTRAL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 473 yd |
| Haymoor Junior School ASHDOWN CLOSE | grass pitches | 643 yd |
| Splashdown (Poole) UNIT R1-C UNIT R1-C TOWER PARK | swimming pool | 965 yd |
| Pure Gym (Poole) Unit 1-5 Unit 1-5 Tower Park | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 994 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 | 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 175 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.