Area Information for Shaftesbury Road, Poole, BH15 2LT

Shaftesbury Road in Poole is in the South West region of England. The postcode is within the Poole Town ward/electoral division, which is in the constituency of Poole. This page combines information for the address Shaftesbury Road, Poole, BH15 2LT, and the neighbourhood in which it resides. If you wish, you can also view information for the whole of BH15 here. For more details on the exact area these statistics cover, please see the map below and click "Show Census Area Covered" immediately below the map.

For information about recent house sales in this postcode, please view our property sales page for BH15 2LT.

Basic Information

Area Type Urban
Local Authority Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Ward Poole Town
Constituency Poole * Note that some postcodes straddle constituency boundaries. To check your exact constituency by house number or name, use the TheyWorkForYou website at this link.
Region South West
Country England

Housing Summary

There has been a total of 60 property sales in Shaftesbury Road, BH15 2LT since the beginning of 1995.

You can view those sale prices and dates, as well as details of the types of housing and level of occupancy in this area on the Housing tab, simply click here

The most common type of housing in the area immediately surrounding this street is terraced houses, with the most common tenure being private rental. We also have information on housing tenure, occupancy and more on our Housing tab.

Policing & Crime Summary

We have information on the local policing neighbourhood (Poole South), and the Dorset Police force area, which is available on the Crime tab of this page.

We also hold details of the latest crimes committed in January 2025, when 132 crimes were reported within half a mile of BH15 2LT.

Nearby Services

StreetCheck lists many nearby services, for instance railway stations, GPs and schools. Here is just a selection...

More details and a full list are available on the Nearby tab.

Broadband Summary

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About the Demographic Information

The information on housing, people, culture, employment and education that is displayed about Shaftesbury Road, Poole, BH15 2LT is based on the last census performed in the UK in 2021. They are performed once every 10 years. Our website shows 2021 data for England, Wales and Northern Ireland. For Scotland, 2022 data is shown (the Scottish census was performed a year later than the rest of the UK). Please note: census information may include figures for adjacent streets and postcodes. The figures are therefore representative of the local area, not a specific street address or row of houses. The census collection is designed so that each group of postcodes should contain at least 100 people (50 in Scotland). This is done to preserve the anonymity of the people in that area, as some postcodes cover a very small area, sometimes a single building. You can see the area covered by the census statistics by clicking "Show Census Area Covered" below the map above.

Nearby Locations

Our information is available for almost all UK postcodes. Why not take a look at some of these other postcodes in the immediate vicinity of Shaftesbury Road, Poole, BH15 2LT:

Heckford Road, Poole, BH15 2LY
Heckford Lane, Poole, BH15 2ND
Shaftesbury Road, Poole, BH15 2NT
Wimborne Road, Poole, BH15 2FW
Shaftesbury Road, Poole, BH15 2LU
Denmark Road, Poole, BH15 2DE

Alternatively, click here to view demographic information about BH15 as a whole.

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House Prices

We have found 60 property sales in Shaftesbury Road since the beginning of 1995.

Our data comes directly from the Land Registry, and is updated monthly. It does not include commercial sales, or sales of land without property.


Housing Types Embed This

The area containing Shaftesbury Road, Poole consists predominantly of terraced housing, which is common in suburban and inner-city areas. Please note that the figures may include adjacent streets - see the Summary tab for an explanation and map of the area that these figures cover.

Housing Types
Detached 9
Semi-Detached 32
Terraced 90
Flat (Purpose-Built) 3
Flat (Converted) 11
Residence in Converted Building inc. former schools, churches, warehouses 1
Total 146
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Housing Tenure Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Shaftesbury Road, Poole contains a higher-than-average level of rented housing (excluding social housing) - 39% of household spaces. This contrasts with the national average of just over 19.5%.

Housing Tenure
Owned Outright 47
Owned with Mortgage 37
Shared Ownership 0
Rented: From Council 4
Rented: Other Social 1
Rented: Private Landlord inc. letting agents 54
Rented: Other 3
Rent Free 0
Total 146

Housing Occupancy Embed This Back to Top

This data lists the total number of residents normally resident within each household. The figures do not record under- or over-occupancy.

Housing Occupancy
One Person 41
Two People 54
Three People 31
Four People 14
Five People 3
Six People 0
Seven People 1
8+ People 1
Total 145

Household Composition Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Shaftesbury Road, Poole consists predominantly of single-family households, which is more common in suburban areas.

Household Composition
1 Person Household 41
Family Household 93
Other Household 10
Total 144

Household Deprivation Embed This Back to Top

Household deprivation was measured against four dimensions for the 2021 census - employment, education, health/disability, and overcrowding.

Household Deprivation
Not Deprived 80
Deprived In One Dimension 47
Deprived In Two Dimensions 16
Deprived In Three Dimensions 1
Deprived In Four Dimensions 2
Total 146

Gender Embed This

Across the UK as a whole, the gender split is roughly equal at 49% male, 51% female. This address in Poole constituency is broadly in line with those figures, with 48% male.

Gender
Male 158
Female 172
Total 330

Age Groups Embed This Back to Top

Across the UK as a whole, the median age is 40.7 years. In general, inner-city areas show high concentrations of people aged 18-30, suburbs show larger numbers of small children and adults aged 30-50, and rural and small towns are more popular with older workers and retirees. Many poorer areas lack a majority age group, which is due in part to the people in that area being constrained by circumstance rather than being able to choose where to retire, raise a family or grow up.

Age Groups
0-4 20
5-9 17
10-14 18
15-19 16
20-24 10
25-29 19
30-34 30
35-39 33
40-44 21
45-49 23
50-54 14
55-59 25
60-64 18
65-69 19
70-74 21
75-79 10
80-84 3
85+ 8
Total 325

Relationship Status Embed This Back to Top

The postcode BH15 2LT does not show a significant deviation from the average figures for the UK. In the UK as a whole, the average figures are approximately as follows for relationship statuses: 44.6% married, 37.9% single, 9% divorced, 6.2% widowed, and 2.3% separated.

Figures for relationship status do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. Following the Civil Partnership Act that came into force in 2019, census figures for 2021 no longer categorise same sex relationships as a separate category. Civil partnerships are now included within the figures for the other categories (Married, Divorced and so forth).

Relationship Status
Single 87
Married 144
Separated 5
Divorced 27
Widowed 9
Total 272

Health Embed This Back to Top

Health in the UK is strongly tied to age as you would expect, but the affluence of a neighbourhood also has strong influence, with deprived areas often showing poorer standards of health.

Overall, the UK considers itself to be healthy - 81.7% of residents rated their health as Very Good or Good. The full breakdown is as follows for the United Kingdom: 48.4% Very Good, 33.3% Good, 12.9% Fair, 4.2% Bad and 1.3% Very Bad.

It is notable that the number of residents reporting Very Good or Good health increased in 2021/22 compared to the previous census, despite an aging UK population. This may have been influenced by how people perceived their health against the backdrop of the pandemic.

Health
Very Good 188
Good 95
Fair 36
Bad 7
Very Bad 4
Total 330

Education & Qualifications Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021 census, across the UK 18.2% of residents had no qualification, 10.3% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.2% had 5+ GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS-Levels, 16.6% had 2+ A-Levels, 33.6% had a degree (or similar professional qualification), and 5.6% had an apprenticeship.

The qualification levels are based on current qualification names. The former Ordinary Levels (O-Levels) and CSEs will be included in the GCSE figures. Former Higher School Certificates (HSCs) will be counted as A-Levels.

Highest Qualification Level Achieved
Degree or above, or Similar e.g. professional qualification (accountancy etc) 103
Apprenticeship 16
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels 50
5+ GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels 37
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 18
No GCSEs or Equivalent 42
Other 5
Total 271

Ethnic Group Embed This

As whole, the UK population claims itself as approximately 83% white, with this area being 90% white.

As a country with a diverse population, the UK is home to other sizable ethnic groups, with mixed ethnicity (2.7%), Indian (2.9%) and Pakistani (2.6%) being the largest groups reported.

There is considerable division of ethnicities within the UK, with ethnically diverse addresses uncommon outside of urban areas.

Ethnic Group
White 299
Mixed Ethnicity 8
Indian 3
Pakistani 2
Chinese 2
Other Asian 9
Arab 2
Other 4
Total 329

Country of Birth Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 84% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. The other major groups were 6.7% from European countries, 5.2% from Middle Eastern or Asian countries, 2.5% from African countries, and 1.6% from the rest of the world.

Country of Birth
United Kingdom 285
European Union 12
Rest of Europe 2
Africa 11
Middle East and Asia 16
The Americas (North, Central and South America, and the Caribbean) 4
Total 330

Length of Residence Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 83.8% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. Some 9.4% have resided in the UK for 10 years plus, 2.8% for 5-10 years, 2.2% for 2-5 years, and 1.8% for less than two years.

The length of time a person has been resident in the UK has been calculated from the time a resident most recently arrived in the UK (excluding holidays/short stays outside the UK). However, residents that were born in the UK but emigrated and then later returned will still be counted as "Born in the United Kingdom".

Length of Residence
Born in The United Kingdom 285
10+ Years 22
5-10 Years 10
2-5 Years 8
Less Than 2 Years 5
Total 330

Passport(s) Held Embed This Back to Top

Note that an individual may hold one or more passports. The data may include people living in adjacent addresses to BH15 2LT.

Passport(s) Held
None 44
United Kingdom 262
European Union 7
Rest of Europe 0
African Countries 5
Middle East or Asia 8
North America or Caribbean 3

Religion Embed This Back to Top

The largest religious group in England and Wales are Christians - 46.2% of residents. However, a sizeable portion of the population (37.2%) claim to have no religion, which has increased substantially from the 25.1% reported in the 2011 census. Some 6.5% identify themselves as Muslim, 1.7% Hindu, 0.9% Sikh, 0.5% Buddhist, 0.5% Jewish, and 0.6% as other religions, while the remaining 6% did not state their religious views.

Religion
No Religion 183
Christian 121
Buddhist 5
Hindu 0
Jewish 0
Muslim 7
Sikh 0
Other Religion 0
Not Stated 14
Total 330

Economic Activity Embed This

Figures for economic activity do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. The data was correct as of the 2021/22 census, which was a period of depressed economic activity.

The 2021 census occurred during period of depressed economic activity due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, care should be taken in interpreting figures relating to labour market participation.

Economic Activity
Full-Time Employee 110
Part-Time Employee (defined as 30 hours or less per week) 44
Self Employed (No Subordinates) 13
Self Employed (With Subordinates) 1
Unemployed 10
Full-Time Student (with or without job) 13
Retired 56
Looking After Home or Family 10
Long-Term Sick or Disabled 7
Other 6
Total 270

Occupation Group Embed This Back to Top

This data is based on resident aged 16+ on census day 2021/22, who were in employment. The categories used are taken from the Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) 2020.

Occupation Group
Managers, Directors and Senior Officials 15
Professional Occupations 43
Associate Professional Occupations 36
Administrative and Secretarial Occupations 17
Skilled Trades Occupations 13
Caring, Leisure and Other Service Occupations 12
Sales and Customer Service Occupations 11
Process, Plant and Machine Operatives 13
Elementary Occupations 12
Total 172

Socio-Economic Classification Embed This Back to Top

Classifications are assigned based on an algorithm created by the National Statistics Agency, called the Socio-economic Classification (NS-SEC).

Socio-Economic Classification
Large Employer or Higher Managerial/Professional 35
Supervisory, or Lower Managerial/Administrative/Professional 70
Intermediate Occupation e.g. clerical, sales, technical, engineering occupations 38
Own Account Worker/Small Employer 21
Lower Technical or Supervisory Occupation 14
Routine Occupation e.g. sales, service, production, operative, agricultural occupations 32
Semi-Routine Occupation 26
Never Worked or Long-Term Unemployed 20
Full-time Student 13
Total 269

Shaftesbury Road, Poole, BH15 2LT is within the Poole South policing neighbourhood, under the Dorset Police force area. For non-urgent queries, contact 101. For emergency assistance, please contact 999. In January 2025, 132 crimes were reported within half a mile of BH15 2LT.


Neighbourhood Team

Crime: Click here to view 132 crimes committed near Shaftesbury Road
Neighbourhood Team Address Poole South
Joint Emergency Services Building
Wimborne Road
Poole
BH15 2BP
Force Website: http://www.dorset.police.uk

Data courtesy of police.uk. See our Data Sources page for more information.

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Below are the details of the closest services to BH15 2LT. All distances are straight-line distances, please consult the map of the facility to check the exact location. You can also view these details on our interactive services map for BH15 2LT.

Nearest Railway Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 11 closest railway stations to Shaftesbury Road, Poole, BH15 2LT. The nearest railway station is Poole, approximately 600 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Poole 600 yards
Parkstone (Dorset) 1.2 miles
Hamworthy 1.9 miles
Branksome 2.6 miles
Holton Heath 4.5 miles
Bournemouth 5 miles
Wareham (Dorset) 6.4 miles
Pokesdown 6.7 miles
Christchurch 8.5 miles
Wool 12 miles
Hinton Admiral 12 miles

Nearest Primary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest primary schools to Shaftesbury Road, Poole, BH15 2LT. The nearest is Longfleet Church of England Primary School, approximately 450 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance* Ofsted Rating
Longfleet Church of England Primary School 450 yards
    
Oakdale Junior School 770 yards
    
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Poole 0.5 miles
    
Old Town Infant School and Nursery 0.5 miles
    
Ocean Academy Poole 0.7 miles
    
Stanley Green Infant Academy 0.8 miles
    
Canford Heath Junior School 1.2 miles
    
Canford Heath Infant School 1.2 miles
    
Baden-Powell and St Peter's Church of England Junior School 1.2 miles
    
Hamworthy Park Junior School 1.4 miles
    

Nearest Secondary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest secondary schools to Shaftesbury Road, Poole, BH15 2LT. The nearest is Poole High School, approximately 570 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance* Ofsted Rating
Poole High School 570 yards
    
The Cornerstone Academy 1.2 miles
    
St Edward's Roman Catholic/Church of England School, Poole 1.3 miles
    
Parkstone Grammar School 1.7 miles
    
Magna Academy 1.9 miles
    
Poole Grammar School 2.2 miles
    
St Aldhelm's Academy 2.4 miles
    
Broadstone Middle School 2.9 miles
    
Corfe Hills School 3.5 miles
    
Oak Academy 3.7 miles
    

Nearest Doctor's Surgeries/GP Practices Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest GPs (General Practitioners) to Shaftesbury Road, Poole, BH15 2LT. The nearest is Poole Town Surgery, approximately 360 yards away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Nearest Dentists Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest dentists to Shaftesbury Road, Poole, BH15 2LT. The nearest is Dentistry @ 68 - Poole, approximately 140 yards away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Nearest Hospitals Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest hospitals to Shaftesbury Road, Poole, BH15 2LT. The nearest is The Harbour Hospital, approximately 130 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance*
The Harbour Hospital 130 yards
Poole Hospital 320 yards
Alderney Hospital 2.5 miles
Kimmeridge Court 2.7 miles
St Ann's Hospital 2.7 miles
Nightingale House/Court/Florence House 3.2 miles
Pebble Lodge 3.2 miles
Oakcroft 4 miles
Bournemouth Nuffield Hospital 4.7 miles
Victoria Hospital 5.6 miles

Nearest Opticians Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest opticians to Shaftesbury Road, Poole, BH15 2LT. The nearest is Boots-Poole - Dolphin Centre, approximately 510 yards away.

* Distances are measured in a straight line from the given postcode. Please consult the facility's map page or your preferred route finding/GPS app for driving directions.


 

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Broadband in BH15 2LT

This postcode has support for gigabit broadband at one or more premises. Gigabit broadband is the latest high-speed standard, meaning fixed line broadband at a potential speed of 1,000Mbps or more - more than enough for even the most demanding household gaming, video calling, video and internet browsing needs. Note that occasionally some properties in a postcode may still not be eligible due to conditions on the ground, or the building structure. If you wish to enquire about a specific property in this postcode, contact the major suppliers, for instance Virgin Media, BT Broadband and Plusnet. For more information on Superfast Broadband, see the OpenReach website.

Broadband data is based on information provided by the major fixed internet service providers in the UK, including Virgin Media and BT. It does not include providers of satellite internet.

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Gigabit (1,000Mbps+) Internet Available? Yes
Ultrafast (300Mbps+) Broadband Available? Yes
Superfast (30Mbps+) Broadband Available? Yes
Maximum Download Speed Available 1000Mbps+

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Supplier Customer Rating
Plusnet 76.2%
Zen Internet 75.8%
Post Office 74%
EE Broadband 73.4%
NOW TV 70.8%
Vodafone 70%
Sky Digital 69.2%
BT Broadband 67.4%
Virgin Media 67.4%
TalkTalk 65.2%
 

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