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About

Parkstone is a residential suburb situated on the northern edge of Poole Harbour. The area is characterised by a mix of housing, from Victorian and Edwardian villas to modern developments, set along tree-lined streets. Its commercial centre is located around Ashley Cross, providing local shops and services. The ward includes the expansive Poole Park, which features a large boating lake, sports facilities, and green space bordering the harbour itself.

The suburb offers direct access to the water at several points, including the public slipway and moorings at Lake Road. Whitecliff, with its views over the harbour to Brownsea Island, is a notable local headland. The area is well-connected by road and rail, with Parkstone railway station providing direct links into central Poole and Bournemouth.

Area overview

On average Parkstone has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 48 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 8.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Parkstone is £57,615 per year. There are 3 schools in Parkstone: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Parkstone is home to around 11,010 people, with a population density of about 3,810.2 per km2.

Crime rate

2/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

3/10

Income level

8/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Parkstone Population

11,010

Population density

3,810.2 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

22.62(-32%)

Anti-social behaviour

14.35(-4%)

Vehicle crime

6.18(+113%)

Criminal damage and arson

4.9(-24%)

Other theft

4.63(-18%)

South West average

Demographics

British

9,585

87.1%

Other White

611

5.55%

Irish

110

Other Asian

110

White and Asian (mixed)

0.81%

Total population: 11,005

Economics

Level 4 qualifications or above

3,834

41.7%

Level 3 (A level)

1,499

16.3%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

1,240

13.49%

No qualifications

1,140

12.4%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

742

8.07%

Total 16+ residents: 9,194

Housing

Owns outright

1,788

34.62%

Owns with a mortgage

1,562

30.24%

Private landlord or letting agency

1,208

23.39%

Other social rented

297

5.75%

Social rents from council

168

3.25%

Total households: 5,165

Property prices in Parkstone

Based on 176 recent sales, the median property price is £435,000 in Parkstone area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,000 up to £4,000,000.

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 Parkstone over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	59	£740,000	£329,550	£550,000	£920,000	£1,770,940
Flats	68	£225,000	£103,375	£192,000	£270,625	£422,750
Semi-Detached	25	£485,000	£293,000	£385,000	£560,000	£761,000
Terraced	24	£452,500	£340,750	£391,250	£492,488	£539,700

10 years median price trend in Parkstone

All postcodes in Parkstone

BH148AX

Clarence Road

BH148AF

Glenair Avenue

BH144FN

Bournemouth Road

BH140PN

Fernside Avenue

BH140LR

Gervis Crescent

BH148DX

Whitecliff Road

BH148UL

Mill Lane

BH140DJ

Mansfield Road

BH159ZB

Parkstone

BH152SF

Parkstone

BH140LW

Dansie Close

BH148UD

Station Road

BH148EF

Elms Avenue

BH148UH

Station Road

BH148AA

Glenair Road

BH148NU

Sandecotes Road

BH140EB

Bournemouth Road

BH144GP

Bournemouth Road

BH140JH

Chapel Road

BH148AJ

Orchard Avenue

BH140PL

Conways Drive

BH148DD

Whitefield Road

BH148EU

Wedgwood Drive

BH148ES

Wedgwood Drive

BH148BH

Approach Road

BH140PF

Harbour View Close

BH140DN

St Peters Mews

BH144HA

Parkstone

BH140BN

Furzey Close

BH148FD

Purbeck Views

BH148RA

Pottery Road

BH148RR

South Western Crescent

BH140BQ

Glen Road

BH140AX

Ashley Road

BH140JN

Park Road

BH144GT

Bournemouth Road

BH148AZ

Britannia Road

BH152SD

Parkstone

BH148RF

Pottery Road

BH140QY

Mount Road

BH148TF

Alton Road

BH148BW

Worthington Crescent

BH140LN

Dansie Close

BH140DW

Bournemouth Road

BH140LB

Old Coach Mews

BH140DF

Mansfield Road

BH148DZ

Parkstone

BH140EA

Bournemouth Road

BH140LG

Springfield Road

BH148RX

Conifer Avenue

BH148EB

Pearce Gardens

BH140PA

St Peters Road

BH140FE

North Road

BH140PY

Constitution Hill Gardens

BH148UB

Station Road

BH148DL

Sherwood Avenue

BH140NY

St Peters Road

BH148DA

Sandbanks Road

BH140DQ

Mansfield Avenue

BH148TE

Steepdene

BH148EX

Wedgwood Drive

BH140LQ

Springfield Road

BH140DY

Highland Road

BH140DS

Weymouth Road

BH148FA

Waterford Close

BH140AB

Cotes Avenue

BH140ES

Bournemouth Road

BH140LU

North Road

BH148BD

Curzon Road

BH148RZ

South Western Crescent

BH140JY

Parr Street

BH148DT

Whitecliff Crescent

BH148NS

Copeland Drive

BH140NF

Pascoe Close

BH140PW

Danecourt Close

BH140RL

Ringwood Road

BH148RG

Doulton Gardens

BH140PH

Danecourt Road

BH148BJ

Salterns Road

BH148AH

Orchard Avenue

BH152RS

Parkstone

BH148TJ

Balmoral Road

BH140EP

Bournemouth Road

BH148SQ

Kimberley Road

BH140PQ

Danecourt Road

BH148FJ

Leslie Road

BH148TH

Sandringham Road

BH140LJ

Cherry Close

BH152RY

Parkstone

Data Sources

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

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

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