Poole Road is in Bournemouth and in Bournemouth district. BH4 9EF is located in the Westbourne & West Cliff electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bournemouth West. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Poole Road, Bournemouth, BH4 9EF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BH4 9HA, BH4 9BQ, BH4 9AU, BH4 9EN, BH4 9HJ, BH4 9BG, BH4 9BB, BH4 9BJ, BH4 9HE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BH4 9EF has a slightly higher male population, with 50.6% 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 | 44.3% | 49.4% | 5.1% | 51.0% | -1.6% |
| Male | 55.7% | 50.6% | -5.1% | 49.0% | 1.6% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around BH4 9EF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 54.3% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 62.9% | 54.3% | -8.6% | 37.9% | 16.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 18.3% | 27.6% | 9.3% | 44.2% | -16.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| Separated | 4% | 3% | -1.0% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 8.9% | 9.1% | 0.2% | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 4% | 4.3% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
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 | 47.3% | 48.2% | 0.9% | 48.4% | -0.2% |
| Good health | 35% | 33.7% | -1.3% | 33.6% | 0.1% |
| Fair health | 9.7% | 12.9% | 3.2% | 12.7% | 0.2% |
| Bad health | 7.6% | 3.5% | -4.1% | 4.0% | -0.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
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 | 14.3% | 16.1% | 1.8% | 18.2% | -2.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.6% | 11% | -0.6% | 9.6% | 1.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.2% | 9.3% | -9.9% | 13.4% | -4.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.8% | 4.7% | 2.9% | 5.3% | -0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.6% | 16.9% | 1.3% | 16.9% | 0.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.4% | 38.6% | 13.2% | 33.8% | 4.8% |
| Other | 12.1% | 3.4% | -8.7% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 81.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 2.5% | 0.4% | -2.1% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 1.7% | 0.4% | -1.3% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 1.3% | 2.7% | 1.4% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
| Black African | 2.1% | 4.7% | 2.6% | 2.5% | 2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 1.3% | 3.1% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 2.3% |
| White | 88.6% | 81.8% | -6.8% | 81.4% | 0.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.7% |
| Arab | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.4% | 2.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
In this area, 61.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.8% | 61.1% | -12.7% | 83.2% | -22.1% |
| European Union | 12.2% | 23.8% | 11.6% | 6.1% | 17.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 3.8% | 0.4% | -3.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 4.2% | 5.2% | 1.0% | 2.7% | 2.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.2% | 2.8% | -1.4% | 5.6% | -2.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 6.7% | 5.4% | 1.3% | 5.4% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 71.7% | 60.4% | -11.3% | 83.2% | -22.8% |
| 10+ Years | 9.7% | 11% | 1.3% | 9.8% | 1.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.6% | 12.5% | 4.9% | 2.9% | 9.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.9% | 6.3% | 0.4% | 2.2% | 4.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.1% | 9.8% | 4.7% | 1.9% | 7.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 55.3% | 76.7% | -21.4% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Italy | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Portugal | 2% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Spain | 5.5% | 0.4% | 5.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 4.7% | 1.3% | 3.4% |
| Romania | 5.9% | 0.9% | 5.0% |
| Other EU countries | 5.9% | 1.5% | 4.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.4% | 0.3% | 2.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 3.9% | 0.2% | 3.7% |
| No passport held | 8.6% | 13.5% | -4.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.5% | 37.2% | 10.3% |
| Christian | 38.4% | 46.2% | -7.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 5.1% | 6.5% | -1.4% |
| Other religion | 2.7% | 0.6% | 2.1% |
| Not answered | 5.5% | 6.0% | -0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Poole Road was 199.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 228.3% higher than the Talbot & Branksome Woods average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Poole Road has the 4th highest crime rate of 39 local areas in Talbot & Branksome Woods and the 116th highest crime rate of 1,191 local areas in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 87.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -59.6%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 57% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 92 Poole Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Other, an established residential building | £810,000 | 2025-07-08 | £809,117 |
| 98 Poole Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Other, an established residential building | £790,000 | 2024-01-25 | £794,336 |
| 120A Poole Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Terraced, an established residential building | £632,000 | 2022-05-05 | £638,731 |
| Flat B 126A Poole Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2021-05-07 | £118,493 |
| 128A Poole Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £176,000 | 2016-03-31 | £216,397 |
| Full-Time Employee | 104 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Retired | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Other | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Education | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bishop Aldhelm's Church of England Primary School Winston Avenue , Branksome BH12 1PG | 3out of 4 | 1,242 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's Church of England Primary School Somerville Road , BH2 5LH | 3out of 4 | 1,471 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Heatherlands Primary School Library Road , Parkstone BH12 2BG | 3out of 4 | 1,876 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Poole Sancreed Road , Parkstone BH12 4DZ | 3out of 4 | 2,157 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Courthill Infant School Courthill Road , Parkstone BH14 9HL | 3out of 4 | 2,293 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winton Academy Winton Way , BH10 4HT | 4out of 4 | 3,023 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Boys | More About School |
| St Aldhelm's Academy Herbert Avenue , BH12 4HS | 3out of 4 | 3,094 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Glenmoor Academy Beswick Avenue , Ensbury Park BH10 4EX | 4out of 4 | 3,107 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Bourne Academy Hadow Road , BH10 5HS | 3out of 4 | 3,928 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edward's Roman Catholic/Church of England School, Poole Dale Valley Road , Oakdale BH15 3HY | 3out of 4 | 4,518 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 4,316 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Livingstone Academy Bournemouth Madeira Road , | - not rated | 2,888 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Talbot Heath School Rothesay Road , BOURNEMOUTH BH4 9NJ | - not rated | 971 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Victoria Education Centre 12 Lindsay Road , Branksome Park BH13 6AS | 3out of 4 | 981 yd | Non-maintained special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings Bournemouth 58 Braidley Road , BH2 6LD | - not rated | 2,176 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Arts University Bournemouth Wallisdown Road , BH12 5HH | - not rated | 2,238 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Langside School Langside Avenue , Parkstone BH12 5BN | 3out of 4 | 2,260 yd | Non-maintained special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dane & Port | 122 Poole Road | 2 yd | |
| Starbucks | 98 Poole Road | 2 yd | |
| Mi Ya Japanese Restaurant | 128 Poole Road | 2 yd | |
| The Duck | 100-102 Poole Road | 2 yd | |
| Westbourne Grill House | 127 Poole Road | 74 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Porterhouse | 113 Poole Road | 74 yd | |
| The Westbourne | 45 Poole Road | 316 yd | |
| The Libertine | 1 Alumhurst Road | 328 yd | |
| Westbourne Conservative Club | 6 Alum Chine Road | 410 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Pino | 119 Poole Road | 74 yd | |
| Subway | 81 Poole Road | 94 yd | |
| Westbourne Sandwich Company | 55 Seamoor Road | 137 yd | |
| Chez Fred | 8-10 Seamoor Road | 250 yd | |
| Da Mario | 12 Queens Road | 899 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks & Spencer | 54-60 Seamoor Road | 87 yd | |
| Tesco | Poole Road | 355 yd | |
| Tesco | Poole Road | 730 yd | |
| Co-op | 14 Queens Road | 899 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Talbot Heath School ROTHESAY ROAD | swimming pool | 1,006 yd |
| Talbot Heath School Pitches ROTHESAY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,006 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 | 93.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 12.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 12.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 71.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.99 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.99 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.