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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 50 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
50
Deprivation level
4/10
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
26(-21%)
Anti-social behaviour
16.17(+7%)
Shoplifting
8.93(+34%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.09(-22%)
Public order
4.47(-32%)
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 122 recent sales, the median property price is £358,250 in Oakdale area, with individual transactions ranging from £105,000 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
Detached68£410,000
Flats13£188,000
Semi-Detached32£350,750
Terraced9£340,000

10 years median price trend in Oakdale

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

All postcodes in Oakdale

BH153RQ

Popes Road

BH153RU

Bedale Way

BH153DS

Milestone Road

BH153HY

Dale Valley Road

BH152JL

Fernside Road

BH153EB

Simmonds Close

BH153JZ

Dorchester Road

BH153EJ

Heath Avenue

BH153EZ

Bailey Crescent

BH153SH

Middle Road

BH153SL

Enfield Crescent

BH153SN

Dorchester Gardens

BH153DG

Bright Road

BH153LP

Old Farm Road

BH153NB

Foxholes Road

BH152ER

Fernside Road

BH153BN

Broadstone Way

BH153LE

Oakdale Road

BH153BG

Oakfield Road

BH153ED

Wimborne Road

BH153AY

Vicarage Road

BH153JH

Dale Close

BH153LA

Dorchester Road

BH153SY

Willis Way

BH153RH

Somerby Road

BH140RP

Ringwood Road

BH153HJ

Christopher Crescent

BH152JU

Linthorpe Road

BH153AT

Connell Road

BH153RB

Kingsbere Road

BH153SS

Willis Way

BH152JJ

Fernside Road

BH153AX

Vicarage Road

BH153QJ

Gorsehill Road

BH153RP

Wellow Gardens

BH153RX

Pound Close

BH153SF

Enfield Avenue

BH153NW

Netley Close

BH153DB

Nansen Avenue

BH153EP

Trigon Road

BH153NG

Dale Road

BH153HT

Johnston Road

BH153RE

Brampton Road

BH153DN

Mellstock Road

BH153NN

Hythe Road

BH153JF

Kenyon Close

BH153LX

Oakdale Road

BH153ES

Darbys Lane

BH153FD

Christopher Crescent

BH153JJ

Dale Close

BH153JP

Lime Close

BH153JY

Dorchester Road

BH140RR

Ringwood Road

BH153DW

Mellstock Road

BH153EG

Wimborne Road

BH153EU

Darbys Lane

BH153QQ

Devon Road

BH153AN

Palmer Road

BH153LS

Moor View Road

BH153BX

Daisy Close

BH153BY

Christopher Crescent

BH153HW

Christopher Crescent

BH153LQ

Oakdale Road

BH153NA

Foxholes Road

BH153NP

Haymoor Road

BH153AH

Stanley Green Road

BH153AJ

Fleets Lane

BH153BL

Preston Road

BH153BP

Fleets Lane

BH153PR

Briar Close

BH153BB

Vicarage Road

BH153PY

Harbour Hill Road

BH153QH

Gorsehill Road

BH153AB

Stanley Green Road

BH153AP

Stanley Green Road

BH153BA

Vicarage Road

BH153DR

Milestone Road

BH153TF

Willis Way

BH152HQ

Seliot Close

BH152JN

Fernside Road

BH153RT

Bond Road

BH153DF

Stenhurst Road

BH153LJ

Enfield Road

BH140QU

The Topiary

BH153HU

Dale Valley Road

BH153HX

Dale Valley Road

BH153HL

Christopher Crescent

BH153JR

School Lane

BH153AD

Stanley Green Road

BH153DL

Wimborne Road

BH153EL

Staple Close Lane

BH153EQ

Preston Road

BH153HQ

Christopher Crescent

BH153LB

Oakdale Road

BH153LY

Oakdale Road

BH153QN

Gorsehill Crescent

BH153BJ

Rectory Road

BH153QF

Hunt Road

BH153FG

Paterson Place

BH153LH

Cobbs Lane

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/01/2026.