Verity Crescent is in Poole and in Poole district. BH17 8TL 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 1995-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Verity Crescent, Poole, BH17 8TL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BH17 8TN, BH17 8TZ, BH17 8TR, BH17 8TY, BH17 8PQ, BH17 8PH, BH17 8TJ, BH17 8TS, BH17 8TX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BH17 8TL, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.1% 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 | 51.9% | 52.1% | 0.2% | 51.0% | 1.1% |
| Male | 48.1% | 47.9% | -0.2% | 49.0% | -1.1% |
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 8TL there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56.2% 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 | 22.7% | 25.7% | 3.0% | 37.9% | -12.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 58.8% | 56.2% | -2.6% | 44.2% | 12.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 2% | 0.7% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 9.7% | 9.2% | -0.5% | 9.1% | 0.1% |
| Widowed | 7.1% | 6.8% | -0.3% | 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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86.5%) 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 | 41.6% | 46.9% | 5.3% | 48.4% | -1.5% |
| Good health | 42.3% | 39.6% | -2.7% | 33.6% | 6.0% |
| Fair health | 13.7% | 8.6% | -5.1% | 12.7% | -4.1% |
| Bad health | 1.4% | 3.3% | 1.9% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1.7% | 0.7% | 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.
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 21.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 23.1% | 13.1% | -10.0% | 18.2% | -5.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 23.1% | 12.7% | -10.4% | 9.6% | 3.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.1% | 16.3% | 1.2% | 13.4% | 2.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.8% | 8.4% | 4.6% | 5.3% | 3.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13% | 23.5% | 10.5% | 16.9% | 6.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.2% | 21.5% | 4.3% | 33.8% | -12.3% |
| Other | 4.6% | 4.4% | -0.2% | 2.8% | 1.6% |
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% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 96.9% | 96.4% | -0.5% | 81.4% | 15.0% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 96% 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 | 96.9% | 96% | -0.9% | 83.2% | 12.8% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 1% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -5.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 2% | 1.0% | 5.6% | -3.6% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.9% | 96.3% | -0.6% | 83.2% | 13.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 9.8% | -7.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.1% | 1% | -2.1% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.1% | 76.7% | 8.4% |
| Poland | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 11.9% | 13.5% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50.2% | 37.2% | 13.0% |
| Christian | 39.9% | 46.2% | -6.3% |
| Buddhist | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 7.9% | 6.0% | 1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Verity Crescent was 40.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 49.7% lower than the Canford Heath average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Verity Crescent has the 49th lowest crime rate of 103 local areas in Canford Heath and the 493rd lowest crime rate of 1,191 local areas in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 16.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -69.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 188 Verity Crescent, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2022-11-11 | £276,700 |
| 210 Verity Crescent, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £385,000 | 2022-07-27 | £381,413 |
| 206 Verity Crescent, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2019-07-26 | £377,443 |
| 190 Verity Crescent, Poole, Poole Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2017-07-21 | £343,123 |
| 210 Verity Crescent, Poole, Poole Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £287,000 | 2016-10-13 | £377,798 |
BH17 8TL 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 | 96 |
| Retired | 59 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Manufacturing | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Education | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 597 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haymoor Junior School Ashdown Close , Canford Heath BH17 8WG | 3out of 4 | 632 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Canford Heath Infant School Learoyd Road , Canford Heath BH17 8PJ | 4out of 4 | 1,300 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Canford Heath Junior School Learoyd Road , Canford Heath BH17 8PJ | 3out of 4 | 1,352 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Livingstone Road Junior School Livingstone Road , Parkstone BH12 3DX | 2out of 4 | 1,819 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Magna Academy Ashdown Close , Adastral Road BH17 8RE | 4out of 4 | 591 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 | 989 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Poole Grammar School Gravel Hill , BH17 9JU | 3out of 4 | 1,857 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| St Aldhelm's Academy Herbert Avenue , BH12 4HS | 3out of 4 | 2,077 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkstone Grammar School Sopers Lane , BH17 7EP | 4out of 4 | 2,079 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | 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 | 2,899 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 | 2,641 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Longspee School Learoyd Road , Canford Heath BH17 8PJ | 4out of 4 | 1,425 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Montacute School 3 Canford Heath Road , BH17 9NG | 3out of 4 | 1,728 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Winchelsea School Guernsey Road , Parkstone BH12 4LL | 3out of 4 | 2,132 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Quay School 160 Herbert Avenue , BH12 4HU | 4out of 4 | 2,346 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Lion Works School 543 Wallisdown Road , Poole BH12 5AD | - not rated | 2,431 yd | Other independent 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Five Guys | 59 Yarrow Road | 430 yd | |
| McDonalds | Mcdonalds Restaurant Ltd, Tower Retail Park, Yarrow Road | 431 yd | |
| KFC | Kfc, Tower Park, Yarrow Road | 442 yd | |
| Admiral | 6-8 Tower Park, Yarrow Road | 442 yd | |
| Food Warehouse | Units 6, Tower Retail Park, 25-39 Yarrow Road | 447 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Pilot | The Fighter Pilot, 1 Adastral Square | 658 yd | |
| Canford Heath Residents & Comm | Community Centre, 7 Mitchell Road | 675 yd | |
| The Haymoor | The Haymoor, 18 Neighbourhood Centre, Culliford Crescent | 936 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chopstick House | 14 Adastral Square | 658 yd | |
| Adastral Fish and Chips | 11 Adastral Square | 658 yd | |
| Kingfishers Fish and Chips | 15 Neighbourhood Centre, Culliford Crescent | 936 yd | |
| Cafe Fresh Limited | 5a Southern Fabrications, 5 Mannings Heath Road | 989 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | 2 Adastral Square | 698 yd | |
| Tesco Petrol Yarrow Road | Tesco Superstore, Yarrow Road | 757 yd | |
| Tesco | Yarrow Road | 757 yd | |
| Tesco | 470 Ringwood Road | 929 yd | |
| Asda Petrol Station | Asda, Culliford Crescent | 934 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sherborn Crescent Open Space Sherborn Crescent | grass pitches | 443 yd |
| Splashdown (Poole) UNIT R1-C UNIT R1-C TOWER PARK | swimming pool | 507 yd |
| Pure Gym (Poole) Unit 1-5 Unit 1-5 Tower Park | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 595 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 | 731 yd |
| Haymoor Junior School ASHDOWN CLOSE | grass pitches | 751 yd |
| Haymoor Squash CULLIFORD CRESCENT | squash courts | 874 yd |
| St Edwards School DALE VALLEY ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 969 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 137.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 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.