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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

BH153EQ

Preston Road

BH153DL

Wimborne Road

BH153JT

Dorchester Road

BH140QU

The Topiary

BH153NJ

Hamble Road

BH153JH

Dale Close

BH153AU

Vicarage Road

BH153PS

Pound Lane

BH153EP

Trigon Road

BH153JL

Dale Close

BH152JJ

Fernside Road

BH153RG

Brampton Road

BH153BS

Fleets Lane

BH153SY

Willis Way

BH153DP

Mellstock Road

BH153LT

Oakdale Road

BH153QJ

Gorsehill Road

BH153JS

Cobbs Lane

BH153PZ

Harbour Hill Road

BH153EJ

Heath Avenue

BH153RU

Bedale Way

BH153AZ

Vicarage Road

BH153RY

Dorchester Road

BH153BL

Preston Road

BH153QF

Hunt Road

BH153FE

The Burrows

BH153EH

Hatch Pond Road

BH153LL

Old Farm Road

BH153RT

Bond Road

BH153BB

Vicarage Road

BH153EE

Wimborne Road

BH153NE

Foxholes Road

BH153DD

Nansen Avenue

BH153JP

Lime Close

BH140RW

Ringwood Road

BH153AJ

Fleets Lane

BH153JB

Dale Valley Road

BH153HU

Dale Valley Road

BH153HH

Christopher Crescent

BH153TD

Willis Way

BH153RJ

Curlieu Road

BH153SW

Cherita Court

BH153JY

Dorchester Road

BH153NG

Dale Road

BH152JL

Fernside Road

BH153FA

Moor View Road

BH153RZ

Dorchester Road

BH153HJ

Christopher Crescent

BH153QX

Hennings Park Road

BH153ET

Darbys Lane

BH153DF

Stenhurst Road

BH153RP

Wellow Gardens

BH153QH

Gorsehill Road

BH153AA

Stanley Green Road

BH153RA

Dorchester Road

BH153LR

Greenfield Road

BH153RF

Brampton Road

BH153AT

Connell Road

BH153LX

Oakdale Road

BH153EB

Simmonds Close

BH153BG

Oakfield Road

BH153HQ

Christopher Crescent

BH153JU

Dorchester Road

BH153EF

Wimborne Road

BH153FH

Vandeleur Close

BH140RR

Ringwood Road

BH153HE

Bushell Road

BH153RS

Pound Lane

BH153TB

Sovereign Business Park

BH153QQ

Devon Road

BH153HF

Collwood Close

BH152JS

Linthorpe Road

BH153HL

Christopher Crescent

BH140RP

Ringwood Road

BH153SS

Willis Way

BH153QZ

Dorchester Road

BH153LQ

Oakdale Road

BH153TE

Wessex Gate Retail Park

BH153RB

Kingsbere Road

BH153LS

Moor View Road

BH153AS

Palmer Road

BH153LH

Cobbs Lane

BH153DW

Mellstock Road

BH153LG

Oakdale Road

BH153NP

Haymoor Road

BH153RH

Somerby Road

BH153BN

Broadstone Way

BH153HN

Christopher Crescent

BH153DT

Shottsford Road

BH153DE

Rowland Avenue

BH153DN

Mellstock Road

BH153SZ

Willis Way

BH153JX

Dorchester Road

BH153NL

Hamble Road

BH153QU

Hennings Park Road

BH153BA

Vicarage Road

BH153BH

Rectory Road

BH153HY

Dale Valley Road

BH153LD

Oakdale Road

BH153HD

Bushell Road

Data Sources

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