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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 low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 46 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 46% below the South West average of 85 per 1,000. 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. The median sale price in Oakdale is £358,500 (around £375 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £325,000 and £433,750. 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

3/10

Income level

6/10

Connectivity

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Area Profile

Oakdale Population

11,192

Population density

4,056.8 per km²

Crime

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

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

Median price: £358,500

Price per sq ft: £375

Sales (last 12 months): 130

Typical range (middle 50%): £325K – £434K

Based on 130 recent sales, the median property price is £358,500 (about £375 per square foot) in Oakdale area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £675,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Oakdale over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	£/sq ft	P5	P25	P75	P95
Detached	75	£423,000	£391	£307,000	£355,000	£479,000	£603,000
Semi-Detached	35	£340,000	£361	£309,250	£330,000	£357,750	£392,100
Terraced	10	£310,000	£376	£277,250	£293,750	£340,375	£362,875
Flats	10	£193,750	£256	£125,500	£186,250	£217,250	£304,300

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Oakdale

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Oakdale.
Year	Detached	Flats	Semi-Detached	Terraced
2016	£297,000	£150,000	£265,000	£249,000
2017	£312,250	£166,500	£279,000	£252,000
2018	£325,000	£185,000	£279,950	£251,000
2019	£339,500	£185,000	£298,000	£258,000
2020	£367,000	£175,000	£290,000	£268,000
2021	£370,250	£189,950	£310,000	£288,000
2022	£422,500	£217,500	£353,500	£319,750
2023	£420,000	£205,000	£335,750	£290,000
2024	£415,000	£195,000	£320,000	£320,000
2025	£390,000	£195,000	£350,000	£305,000
2026	£436,250	£190,000	£340,000	£315,000

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Oakdale.
Year	Detached	Flats	Semi-Detached	Terraced
2016	£319	£232	£296	£258
2017	£326	£285	£288	£280
2018	£338	£280	£308	£314
2019	£326	£269	£322	£290
2020	£361	£279	£322	£306
2021	£377	£297	£313	£362
2022	£412	£327	£366	£349
2023	£376	£305	£334	£352
2024	£405	£348	£365	£317
2025	£390	£294	£363	£380
2026	£392	£245	£366	£325

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole district.

Band A£1,624

Band B£1,894

Band C£2,165

Band D£2,436

Band E£2,977

Band F£3,518

Band G£4,059

Band H£4,871

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Oakdale ward.

Local councillors

Felicity Joy Rice

Oakdale - Elected 4 May 2023

The Party for Poole People Ltd.

Pete Miles

Oakdale - Elected 4 May 2023

The Party for Poole People Ltd.

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Area Profile

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Economics

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Housing

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Property prices in Oakdale

Prices by property typelast 12 months

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Oakdale

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Council Tax Bands

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