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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

Deprivation level

4/10

Income level

6/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Oakdale Population

11,192

Population density

4,056.8 per km²

Crime

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

British

10,052

89.85%

Other White

488

4.36%

Indian

212

1.89%

Irish

0.65%

Other

0.53%

Total population: 11,188

Economics

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

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 117 recent sales, the median property price is £358,000 in Oakdale area, with individual transactions ranging from £105,000 up to £640,000.

Price distribution per property type (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.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	65	£400,000	£300,000	£350,000	£470,000	£583,000
Flats	13	£188,000	£136,200	£175,000	£215,000	£240,000
Semi-Detached	30	£350,750	£291,728	£326,250	£365,875	£413,700
Terraced	9	£340,000	£281,340	£305,000	£360,000	£382,500

10 years median price trend in Oakdale

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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