Edgarton Road, Poole, BH17 9AY

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BH17 9AY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	50%	51.7%	1.7%	51.0%	0.7%
Male	50%	48.3%	-1.7%	49.0%	-0.7%

Partnership Status

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 9AY there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 66.7% 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	14.7%	19%	4.3%	37.9%	-18.9%
Married: Opposite sex	72.7%	66.7%	-6.0%	44.2%	22.5%
Separated	2.1%	0.4%	-1.7%	2.2%	-1.8%
Divorced	4.2%	5.9%	1.7%	9.1%	-3.2%
Widowed	6.3%	8%	1.7%	6.1%	1.9%

Health

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	47.4%	46.3%	-1.1%	48.4%	-2.1%
Good health	39.9%	36.3%	-3.6%	33.6%	2.7%
Fair health	9.3%	13%	3.7%	12.7%	0.3%
Bad health	2.6%	3%	0.4%	4.0%	-1.0%
Very bad health	0.7%	1.5%	0.8%	1.2%	0.3%

Education and Qualifications

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	16.8%	14%	-2.8%	18.2%	-4.2%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	15.1%	14%	-1.1%	9.6%	4.4%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	16.4%	15.7%	-0.7%	13.4%	2.3%
Apprenticeship	5.9%	8.5%	2.6%	5.3%	3.2%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	11.8%	16.5%	4.7%	16.9%	-0.4%
Degree or Similar	29.8%	29.2%	-0.6%	33.8%	-4.6%
Other	4.2%	2.1%	-2.1%	2.8%	-0.7%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.5% 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	1.9%	0.4%	-1.5%	0.7%	-0.3%
Other Asian	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	1.6%	-1.6%
Mixed White and Asian	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.8%	-0.8%
Mixed White and Caribbean	1.1%	0%	-1.1%	0.9%	-0.9%
White	95.9%	98.5%	2.6%	81.4%	17.1%
Other	0.4%	1.1%	0.7%	1.6%	-0.5%

Country of Birth

In this area, 91.9% 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	93.7%	91.9%	-1.8%	83.2%	8.7%
European Union	2.6%	4.1%	1.5%	6.1%	-2.0%
Rest of Europe	0.7%	1.1%	0.4%	0.8%	0.3%
Africa	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%	2.7%	-2.3%
Middle East and Asia	2.6%	1.9%	-0.7%	5.6%	-3.7%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	0.4%	0.4%	1.3%	-0.9%
Oceania	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	93.3%	92.2%	-1.1%	83.2%	9.0%
10+ Years	0.7%	7.8%	7.1%	9.8%	-2.0%
2-5 Years	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	5.2%	0%	-5.2%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	95.2%	76.7%	18.5%
Ireland	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Other EU countries	0.4%	1.5%	-1.1%
North Africa	0.4%	0.1%	0.3%
No passport held	3.7%	13.5%	-9.8%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	37.3%	37.2%	0.1%
Christian	55.2%	46.2%	9.0%
Jewish	0.7%	0.5%	0.2%
Muslim	0.4%	6.5%	-6.1%
Not answered	6.3%	6.0%	0.3%

Safety

Is Edgarton Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Edgarton Road was 14.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 80.1% lower than the Canford Heath average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Edgarton Road has the 14th lowest crime rate of 101 local areas in Canford Heath and the 136th lowest crime rate of 1,181 local areas in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 7.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -43.8%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£48,400

Income Rank
7/10

Household Income in BH17 9AY, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 4/10 (below average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 6/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Edgarton Road are based on 45 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Poole.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Edgarton Road, Poole, BH17 9AY

Estimated Average Property Prices for BH17 9AY

Average Price
£503,430

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£503,430

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Edgarton Road

Average Price
£484,846

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£484,846

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Edgarton Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
7 Edgarton Road, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Detached, an established residential building	£525,000	2026-01-29	£519,830
5 Edgarton Road, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Detached, an established residential building	£450,000	2025-07-18	£437,903
11 Edgarton Road, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Detached, an established residential building	£515,000	2025-03-27	£509,929
27 Edgarton Road, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Detached, an established residential building	£500,000	2022-09-23	£457,533
29 Edgarton Road, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Detached, an established residential building	£437,000	2021-09-24	£462,015

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for BH17 9AY

Employment

BH17 9AY 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 9AY area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 42% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	99
Full-Time Employee	53
Part-Time Employee	34
Self-Employed	14
Looking after home or family	11
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	8
Other	5
Long-Term Sick or disabled	5
Unemployed	3
Student (economically inactive)	2

Employment Industry

Manufacturing	21
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	21
Human health and social work activities	18
Construction	12
Education	12
Financial and insurance activities	11
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	10
Other	10
Professional, scientific and technical activities	9
Administrative and support service activities	7
Transport and storage	4
Information and communication	2
Accommodation and food service activities	1
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1
Real estate activities	1

Schools

Primary

	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	1,122 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Ad Astra Infant School Sherborn Crescent , Canford Heath BH17 8AP	- not rated	1,122 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Haymoor Junior School Ashdown Close , Canford Heath BH17 8WG	3out of 4	1,178 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Hillbourne Primary School Kitchener Crescent , BH17 7HX	- not rated	1,313 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Hillbourne Primary School Kitchener Crescent , BH17 7HX	- not rated	1,313 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Middle deemed primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Haymoor Junior School Ashdown Close , Canford Heath BH17 8WG	- not rated	1,178 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Hillbourne Community Middle School Kitchener Crescent , Waterloo BH17 7HX	- not rated	1,341 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Oakdale County Middle School Wimborne Road , BH15 3DL	- not rated	2,727 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Oakdale Junior School School Lane , BH15 3JR	- not rated	3,254 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Poole Devon Road , BH15 3QQ	- not rated	3,369 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Poole Grammar School Gravel Hill , BH17 9JU	- not rated	214 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School
Poole Grammar School Gravel Hill , BH17 9JU	- not rated	214 yd	Foundation school	No	Boys	More About School
Ashdown Technology College Ashdown Close , Adastral Road BH17 8RE	- not rated	1,139 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Magna Academy Ashdown Close , Adastral Road BH17 8RE	3out of 4	1,139 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Parkstone Grammar School Sopers Lane , BH17 7EP	- not rated	1,326 yd	Foundation school	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School

Middle deemed secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Broadstone Middle School Dunyeats Road , BH18 8AE	- not rated	1,247 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Broadstone Middle School Dunyeats Road , BH18 8AE	3out of 4	1,247 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Lockyer's Middle School Blandford Road , Corfe Mullen BH21 3HQ	- not rated	4,328 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Lockyer's Middle School Blandford Road , Corfe Mullen BH21 3HQ	3out of 4	4,328 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Bournemouth and Poole College North Road , BH14 0LS	- not rated	3,874 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Montacute School 3 Canford Heath Road , BH17 9NG	- not rated	579 yd	Foundation special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Montacute School 3 Canford Heath Road , BH17 9NG	3out of 4	579 yd	Academy special converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Longspee Academy Learoyd Road , Canford Heath BH17 8PJ	3out of 4	1,863 yd	Academy special converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Longspee School Learoyd Road , Canford Heath BH17 8PJ	- not rated	1,863 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The New School C/O Parkstone Boys' and Girls' Club , Recreation Road BH15 3NN	- not rated	2,566 yd	Other independent school	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Beany’s Coffee Co Ltd	7a Neighbourhood Centre, Culliford Crescent	938 yd
Canford Nest	16a Neighbourhood Centre, Culliford Crescent	979 yd
Eurest c/o Royal Mail Staff Canteen	Dorset Sorting Office	1,054 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
The Haymoor	The Haymoor, 18 Neighbourhood Centre, Culliford Crescent		935 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Kingfishers Fish and Chips	15 Neighbourhood Centre, Culliford Crescent		935 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Asda Petrol Station	Asda, Culliford Crescent		937 yd
Asda Stores Ltd	Culliford Crescent		937 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Poole Grammar School GRAVEL HILL	grass pitches	231 yd
Lodge Hill Swimming Pool (Closed) Canford Heath Road	swimming pool	526 yd
Montacute School CANFORD HEATH ROAD		552 yd
Plainfield Farm Recreation Ground Lower Blandford Road	grass pitches	860 yd
Haymoor Squash CULLIFORD CRESCENT	squash courts	985 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	64.7 Mbit/s
Average download speed	91.3 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	200 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	200 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	17.5 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of BH17 9AY