Pond View Close is in Poole and in Poole district. BH17 9BH 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 2016-08-01.
StreetScan combines information about Pond View Close, Poole, BH17 9BH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BH17 9LQ, BH17 9LL, BH17 7JY, BH17 7LJ, BH17 7LQ, BH17 9JS, BH17 7LF, BH17 9LR, BH17 7JX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BH17 9BH has a slightly higher male population, with 50.7% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.8% | 49.3% | -1.5% | 51.0% | -1.7% |
| Male | 49.2% | 50.7% | 1.5% | 49.0% | 1.7% |
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 | 15.2% | 26.9% | 11.7% | 37.9% | -11.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 62.1% | 43.9% | -18.2% | 44.2% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 2% | 0.5% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 8.9% | 16.7% | 7.8% | 9.1% | 7.6% |
| Widowed | 12.3% | 10.5% | -1.8% | 6.1% | 4.4% |
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 | 35.6% | 46.3% | 10.7% | 48.4% | -2.1% |
| Good health | 35.6% | 27.3% | -8.3% | 33.6% | -6.3% |
| Fair health | 19.1% | 19.4% | 0.3% | 12.7% | 6.7% |
| Bad health | 6.8% | 5.9% | -0.9% | 4.0% | 1.9% |
| Very bad health | 2.9% | 1.2% | -1.7% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 9BH this area, 28.2% 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 22.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 29% | 28.2% | -0.8% | 18.2% | 10.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.1% | 8% | -6.1% | 9.6% | -1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.3% | 13.6% | 1.3% | 13.4% | 0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 9.3% | 5.6% | -3.7% | 5.3% | 0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.6% | 19.3% | 6.7% | 16.9% | 2.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.6% | 22.6% | 4.0% | 33.8% | -11.2% |
| Other | 4.1% | 2.7% | -1.4% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
| Black African | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 96.4% | 96.8% | 0.4% | 81.4% | 15.4% |
In this area, 92.1% 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 | 93.2% | 92.1% | -1.1% | 83.2% | 8.9% |
| European Union | 1% | 2.9% | 1.9% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 2.6% | 0.9% | -1.7% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.9% | 2.1% | 0.2% | 5.6% | -3.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 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 | 91.9% | 92.4% | 0.5% | 83.2% | 9.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.6% | 5.6% | 9.8% | -4.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 2.9% | -1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.6% | 0.3% | -2.3% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.5% | 0% | -4.5% | 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% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 13.5% | 13.5% | 0.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.2% | 37.2% | 3.0% |
| Christian | 54% | 46.2% | 7.8% |
| Hindu | 1.5% | 1.7% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 4.4% | 6.0% | -1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Pond View Close was 345.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 363.8% higher than the Canford Heath average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Pond View Close has the 3rd highest crime rate of 101 local areas in Canford Heath and the 45th highest crime rate of 1,181 local areas in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 44.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -62.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Pond View Close, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £395,000 | 2025-03-03 | £392,869 |
| 2 Pond View Close, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £395,000 | 2023-04-06 | £381,751 |
| 5 Pond View Close, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Detached, an established residential building | £440,000 | 2022-03-18 | £432,826 |
| 5 Pond View Close, Poole, Poole Detached, an established residential building | £377,500 | 2017-06-16 | £456,735 |
| 1 Pond View Close, Poole, Poole Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £343,000 | 2017-05-12 | £421,661 |
BH17 9BH 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in BH17 9BH area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 37% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 110 |
| Full-Time Employee | 97 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Other | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Manufacturing | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Education | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillbourne Primary School Kitchener Crescent , BH17 7HX | - not rated | 918 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillbourne Primary School Kitchener Crescent , BH17 7HX | - not rated | 918 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillbourne Community First School and Nursery Kitchener Crescent , Waterloo BH17 7HX | - not rated | 1,014 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Canford Heath Junior School Learoyd Road , Canford Heath BH17 8PJ | 3out of 4 | 1,101 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Canford Heath Junior School Learoyd Road , Canford Heath BH17 8PJ | - not rated | 1,101 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillbourne Community Middle School Kitchener Crescent , Waterloo BH17 7HX | - not rated | 1,104 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haymoor Junior School Ashdown Close , Canford Heath BH17 8WG | - not rated | 1,173 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakdale County Middle School Wimborne Road , BH15 3DL | - not rated | 1,667 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakdale Junior School School Lane , BH15 3JR | - not rated | 2,128 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Poole Devon Road , BH15 3QQ | - not rated | 2,438 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parkstone Grammar School Sopers Lane , BH17 7EP | - not rated | 305 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Parkstone Grammar School Sopers Lane , BH17 7EP | - not rated | 305 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Poole Grammar School Gravel Hill , BH17 9JU | - not rated | 1,091 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Poole Grammar School Gravel Hill , BH17 9JU | - not rated | 1,091 yd | Foundation school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Ashdown Technology College Ashdown Close , Adastral Road BH17 8RE | - not rated | 1,296 yd | Community 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 | 2,227 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadstone Middle School Dunyeats Road , BH18 8AE | 3out of 4 | 2,227 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lockyer's Middle School Blandford Road , Corfe Mullen BH21 3HQ | - not rated | 4,930 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lockyer's Middle School Blandford Road , Corfe Mullen BH21 3HQ | 3out of 4 | 4,930 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 | 3,027 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 | 631 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Montacute School 3 Canford Heath Road , BH17 9NG | 3out of 4 | 631 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Longspee Academy Learoyd Road , Canford Heath BH17 8PJ | 3out of 4 | 945 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Longspee School Learoyd Road , Canford Heath BH17 8PJ | - not rated | 945 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 | 2,145 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Honeywell Analytics | Hatchpond House, 4 Stinsford Road | 396 yd | |
| Subway | Unit C, 50 Waterloo Road | 496 yd | |
| Burger King | Burger King, 48 Waterloo Road | 497 yd | |
| Dolphin Indoor Bowls Club | 52 Waterloo Road | 497 yd | |
| Starbucks | Unit L, 93-95 Waterloo Road | 534 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toby Carvery | The Fleetsbridge, Wimborne Road | 945 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza | Unit B4, 50 Waterloo Road | 496 yd | |
| Only Food & Sauces AKA Nuffield Burger Bar | 67-69 Nuffield Road | 609 yd | |
| Greggs | 37-41 Nuffield Road | 629 yd | |
| Taja Indian Takeaway | 2 The Parade | 635 yd | |
| Flames Grill | 11 The Parade | 635 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | 2-6 Hatch Pond Road | 280 yd | |
| Wah Hing Chinese Supermarket | 14 Didcot Road | 651 yd | |
| Insanity Retro Gaming | 42 Harwell Road | 794 yd | |
| Tesco | Waterloo Road | 817 yd | |
| Makro Self Service Wholesalers Ltd | Makro, Cabot Lane | 1,088 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Parkstone Grammar School SOPERS LANE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 304 yd |
| Dolphin Indoor Bowls Club Waterloo Road | indoor bowls | 498 yd |
| David Lloyd (Poole) CABOT LANE | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 560 yd |
| Lodge Hill Swimming Pool (Closed) Canford Heath Road | swimming pool | 674 yd |
| Montacute School CANFORD HEATH ROAD | 676 yd | |
| Learoyd Road Playing Fields Learoyd Road | grass pitches | 949 yd |
| Poole Grammar School GRAVEL HILL | grass pitches | 1,064 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.