Radipole Road is in Poole and in Poole district. BH17 8BY 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 1987-04-01.
StreetScan combines information about Radipole Road, Poole, BH17 8BY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BH17 8BZ, BH17 8BX, BH17 8DA, BH17 8AQ, BH17 8DB, BH17 8AG, BH17 8AU, BH17 8AF, BH17 8AR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BH17 8BY, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.3% 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 | 54% | 55.3% | 1.3% | 51.0% | 4.3% |
| Male | 46% | 44.7% | -1.3% | 49.0% | -4.3% |
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 | 42.8% | 39.9% | -2.9% | 37.9% | 2.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.3% | 42.9% | 2.6% | 44.2% | -1.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 2% | 1.5% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 9% | 9.4% | 0.4% | 9.1% | 0.3% |
| Widowed | 6% | 5.9% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -0.2% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (87.9%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 59.2% | 58.6% | -0.6% | 48.4% | 10.2% |
| Good health | 29.4% | 29.3% | -0.1% | 33.6% | -4.3% |
| Fair health | 10.6% | 8.1% | -2.5% | 12.7% | -4.6% |
| Bad health | 0.8% | 3.7% | 2.9% | 4.0% | -0.3% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 | 14.4% | 13.9% | -0.5% | 18.2% | -4.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.4% | 11.4% | -6.0% | 9.6% | 1.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 25.4% | 19.9% | -5.5% | 13.4% | 6.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.5% | 4% | 0.5% | 5.3% | -1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.4% | 22.4% | 8.0% | 16.9% | 5.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.4% | 26.9% | 7.5% | 33.8% | -6.9% |
| Other | 5.5% | 1.5% | -4.0% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 3.1% | -0.9% |
| Other Asian | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 95.1% | 97.4% | 2.3% | 81.4% | 16.0% |
| Other | 1.9% | 0.4% | -1.5% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 90.1% 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 | 92.5% | 90.1% | -2.4% | 83.2% | 6.9% |
| European Union | 2.3% | 5.9% | 3.6% | 6.1% | -0.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 2.2% | 1.4% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3% | 1.8% | -1.2% | 5.6% | -3.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 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 | 90.6% | 89.8% | -0.8% | 83.2% | 6.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 4.7% | 3.9% | 9.8% | -5.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.1% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 3% | 2.9% | -0.1% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.5% | 1.1% | -3.4% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.9% | 76.7% | 3.2% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 2.9% | 1.3% | 1.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| No passport held | 12.4% | 13.5% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 60.6% | 37.2% | 23.4% |
| Christian | 36.5% | 46.2% | -9.7% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 2.2% | 6.0% | -3.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Radipole Road was 22.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 69.9% lower than the Canford Heath average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Radipole Road has the 21st lowest crime rate of 101 local areas in Canford Heath and the 244th lowest crime rate of 1,181 local areas in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -42.9%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 58% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Radipole Road, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Terraced, an established residential building | £256,000 | 2025-03-17 | £251,600 |
| 6 Radipole Road, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Terraced, an established residential building | £258,000 | 2024-02-15 | £257,157 |
| 34 Radipole Road, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Detached, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2024-02-14 | £297,046 |
| 12 Radipole Road, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Terraced, an established residential building | £273,300 | 2023-05-02 | £264,065 |
| 20 Radipole Road, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Terraced, an established residential building | £253,000 | 2021-10-08 | £267,007 |
BH17 8BY 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 | 85 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Retired | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 17 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Education | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 659 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ad Astra Infant School Sherborn Crescent , Canford Heath BH17 8AP | - not rated | 659 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haymoor Junior School Ashdown Close , Canford Heath BH17 8WG | 3out of 4 | 964 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinidad First School Herbert Avenue , Parkstone BH12 4HY | - not rated | 1,689 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Canford Heath Infant School Learoyd Road , Canford Heath BH17 8PJ | 4out of 4 | 1,946 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 964 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alderney Middle School Evering Avenue , Parkstone BH12 4JG | - not rated | 2,168 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Branksome Heath Junior School Livingstone Road , Parkstone BH12 3DX | - not rated | 2,353 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manorside Primary School Evering Avenue , Parkstone BH12 4JG | - not rated | 2,358 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillbourne Community Middle School Kitchener Crescent , Waterloo BH17 7HX | - not rated | 2,769 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 805 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Magna Academy Ashdown Close , Adastral Road BH17 8RE | 3out of 4 | 805 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Poole Grammar School Gravel Hill , BH17 9JU | - not rated | 1,724 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Poole Grammar School Gravel Hill , BH17 9JU | - not rated | 1,724 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 | 1,727 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 | 2,521 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadstone Middle School Dunyeats Road , BH18 8AE | 3out of 4 | 2,521 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 | 3,380 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Arts Institute At Bournemouth Wallisdown Road , BH12 5HH | - not rated | 4,810 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The New School C/O Parkstone Boys' and Girls' Club , Recreation Road BH15 3NN | - not rated | 1,760 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Montacute School 3 Canford Heath Road , BH17 9NG | - not rated | 1,787 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Montacute School 3 Canford Heath Road , BH17 9NG | 3out of 4 | 1,787 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Franklyn House School 11 Netley Close , Branksome BH15 3NW | - not rated | 1,853 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Longspee Academy Learoyd Road , Canford Heath BH17 8PJ | 3out of 4 | 2,021 yd | Academy special converter | 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 | 650 yd | |
| Beany’s Coffee Co Ltd | 7a Neighbourhood Centre, Culliford Crescent | 664 yd | |
| Tesco Cafe | Restaurant, Superstore, Yarrow Road | 792 yd | |
| KFC | Kfc, Tower Park, Yarrow Road | 850 yd | |
| Admiral | 6-8 Tower Park, Yarrow Road | 850 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Haymoor | The Haymoor, 18 Neighbourhood Centre, Culliford Crescent | 671 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kingfishers Fish and Chips | 15 Neighbourhood Centre, Culliford Crescent | 671 yd | |
| Cafe Fresh Limited | 5a Southern Fabrications, 5 Mannings Heath Road | 1,033 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Petrol Station | Asda, Culliford Crescent | 670 yd | |
| Asda Stores Ltd | Culliford Crescent | 670 yd | |
| Tesco Petrol Yarrow Road | Tesco Superstore, Yarrow Road | 791 yd | |
| Tesco | Yarrow Road | 792 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sherborn Crescent Open Space Sherborn Crescent | grass pitches | 565 yd |
| Haymoor Squash CULLIFORD CRESCENT | squash courts | 664 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 | 801 yd |
| Pure Gym (Poole) Unit 1-5 Unit 1-5 Tower Park | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 855 yd |
| Splashdown (Poole) UNIT R1-C UNIT R1-C TOWER PARK | swimming pool | 859 yd |
| Haymoor Junior School ASHDOWN CLOSE | grass pitches | 963 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 69.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 167.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.