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About

Oakdale ward lies in the northeastern part of the Poole urban area, primarily characterised by residential housing from the mid-20th century. The area is centred around Oakdale Library and the local playing fields, which serve as a community hub. Housing consists largely of semi-detached and terraced homes, with several local parades of shops providing essential services. The ward is bordered by the A349 to the west, which connects it to the wider conurbation.

A network of small greens and pedestrian pathways threads through the estates, including the route along Lulworth Avenue. The ward contains Oakdale Infant School and several churches, reflecting its established neighbourhood function. Canford Heath, one of the largest expanses of lowland heath in the UK, lies directly to the east, influencing the area's natural boundary. This heathland provides a distinct contrast to the built environment just a short walk away.

Area overview

On average Oakdale has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 46 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 8.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Oakdale is £55,178 per year. There are 4 schools in Oakdale: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Oakdale is home to around 11,192 people, with a population density of about 4,056.8 per km2.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
46
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
8.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Oakdale Population
11,192
Population density
4,056.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
24.66(-26%)
Anti-social behaviour
16.8(+13%)
Shoplifting
8.49(+28%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.74(-27%)
Other theft
4.11(-27%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
10,052
89.85%
Other White
488
4.36%
Indian
212
1.89%
Irish
73
0.65%
Other
59
0.53%
Total population: 11,188

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,425
26.24%
Level 3 (A level)
1,705
18.45%
No qualifications
1,665
18.01%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,430
15.47%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,082
11.71%
Total 16+ residents: 9,243

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,850
40.4%
Owns with a mortgage
1,721
37.58%
Private landlord or letting agency
456
9.96%
Social rents from council
291
6.36%
Other social rented
160
3.49%
Total households: 4,579

Property prices in Oakdale

Based on 145 recent sales, the median property price is £358,000 in Oakdale area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £640,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Oakdale in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Oakdale over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached83£410,000
Flats18£192,500
Semi-Detached34£350,000
Terraced10£310,000

10 years median price trend in Oakdale

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Oakdale.

All postcodes in Oakdale

BH153SJ

Enfield Crescent

BH153BQ

Hiley Road

BH153TF

Willis Way

BH153AB

Stanley Green Road

BH152JN

Fernside Road

BH153LW

Old Farm Road

BH153EZ

Bailey Crescent

BH153QB

Hunt Road

BH153DB

Nansen Avenue

BH153SB

Dorchester Road

BH153SU

Willis Way

BH153AY

Vicarage Road

BH153SF

Enfield Avenue

BH152JR

Bracken Glen

BH153HZ

Dale Valley Road

BH153PR

Briar Close

BH153JA

Dale Valley Road

BH153BT

Fleets Lane

BH153JQ

Dale Close

BH153HB

Bailey Crescent

BH153QD

Hunt Road

BH153AR

Palmer Road

BH153NA

Foxholes Road

BH153HS

Johnston Road

BH153JG

Rose Crescent

BH153PT

Pound Lane

BH153ED

Wimborne Road

BH153RR

Pound Lane

BH153EW

Old Dairy Close

BH153SD

Dorchester Road

BH152ER

Fernside Road

BH153DR

Milestone Road

BH153BY

Christopher Crescent

BH153HG

Collwood Close

BH153RE

Brampton Road

BH153FD

Christopher Crescent

BH153EA

Simmonds Close

BH153SQ

Wilmur Crescent

BH153QW

Gorse Hill Close

BH153EU

Darbys Lane

BH153NH

Otter Road

BH153AX

Vicarage Road

BH153RX

Pound Close

BH153JJ

Dale Close

BH153NW

Netley Close

BH152EP

Fernside Road

BH153AD

Stanley Green Road

BH153DS

Milestone Road

BH153JZ

Dorchester Road

BH153FG

Paterson Place

BH153AP

Stanley Green Road

BH153DQ

Wingfield Avenue

BH153ER

Darbys Lane

BH153SH

Middle Road

BH153FB

Leverett Gardens

BH153PU

Winifred Road

BH153JN

Chorley Close

BH153QY

Hennings Park Road

BH153RQ

Popes Road

BH153LJ

Enfield Road

BH153QG

Hunt Road

BH153PY

Harbour Hill Road

BH153DG

Bright Road

BH153BJ

Rectory Road

BH153EX

Waverley Crescent

BH153LE

Oakdale Road

BH153RW

Tudor Court

BH153EN

Worgret Road

BH153LN

Old Farm Road

BH153DH

Wimborne Road

BH153NQ

Dunstans Lane

BH153DX

Marlott Road

BH153LB

Oakdale Road

BH153DZ

Sherrin Close

BH153BZ

Fleets Lane

BH153EG

Wimborne Road

BH153LY

Oakdale Road

BH153ND

Foxholes Road

BH153AH

Stanley Green Road

BH140RZ

Parkstone Heights

BH153AN

Palmer Road

BH153LF

Oakdale Road

BH153BX

Daisy Close

BH153LP

Old Farm Road

BH153EL

Staple Close Lane

BH153LA

Dorchester Road

BH153HT

Johnston Road

BH153DJ

Darbys Close

BH153DU

Shottsford Road

BH153ES

Darbys Lane

BH153RD

Dingley Road

BH153JE

Kenyon Road

BH153JD

Dale Valley Road

BH153JR

School Lane

BH153NB

Foxholes Road

BH152JU

Linthorpe Road

BH153SL

Enfield Crescent

BH153QA

Harbour Hill Crescent

BH153LU

Oakdale Road

BH153HA

Bailey Crescent

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.