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About

Poole Town is the historic port settlement at the heart of the wider borough. The area centres on the large natural harbour, with the old town clustered around the quay. This is a working port with regular ferry services to France and the Channel Islands, alongside commercial and fishing vessels. The waterfront is lined with marinas and modern residential developments, creating a mix of maritime activity and contemporary living spaces.

Inland from the quay, the High Street and surrounding lanes contain a variety of independent shops and traditional pubs. The area's history is evident in buildings like the 15th-century Poole Pottery and the remains of the town's medieval walls. A unique feature is Brownsea Island, situated in the harbour, which is accessible by public ferry and is a significant nature reserve managed by the National Trust.

Area overview

On average Poole Town has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 117 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 17.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Poole Town is £46,314 per year. There are 2 schools in Poole Town: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Poole Town is home to around 11,429 people, with a population density of about 3,945.2 per km2.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
117
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
17.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Poole Town Population
11,429
Population density
3,945.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
56.79(+70%)
Anti-social behaviour
52.5(+252%)
Shoplifting
18.64(+182%)
Criminal damage and arson
12.07(+86%)
Other theft
10.24(+82%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,917
78%
Other White
1,122
9.81%
Indian
252
2.2%
Other Asian
217
1.9%
African
152
1.33%
Total population: 11,432

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
3,135
32.48%
No qualifications
1,808
18.73%
Level 3 (A level)
1,553
16.09%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,343
13.91%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
964
9.99%
Total 16+ residents: 9,652

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
1,654
29.69%
Owns outright
1,558
27.97%
Owns with a mortgage
917
16.46%
Other social rented
619
11.11%
Social rents from council
532
9.55%
Total households: 5,570

Property prices in Poole Town

Based on 155 recent sales, the median property price is £250,000 in Poole Town area, with individual transactions ranging from £62,500 up to £727,500.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Poole Town 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 Poole Town over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached8£310,750
Detached10£505,000
Flats90£200,000
Terraced47£322,000

10 years median price trend in Poole Town

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

All postcodes in Poole Town

BH151WZ

Baiter Gardens

BH151AA

Hill Street

BH151EY

Poole Town

BH151AS

High Street

BH152AJ

Sterte Avenue

BH152NZ

Parkstone Road

BH151UY

Labrador Drive

BH151YA

Liberty Way

BH151AN

High Street

BH151SS

High Street

BH152LB

Garland Road

BH151JZ

West Quay Road

BH151DF

High Street

BH151LZ

New Orchard

BH151JG

West Quay Road

BH151JL

St James Close

BH151NB

Market Street

BH151YJ

Seager Way

BH159JG

Hill Street

BH152QT

Fernside Road

BH151SZ

High Street

BH151UG

Kingland Road

BH151TF

High Street

BH151HP

The Quay

BH152JH

Parkstone Road

BH152QD

Birds Hill Gardens

BH151BT

High Street

BH159HR

Hill Street

BH152FT

Sterte Road

BH152HX

Poole Town

BH159HX

Hill Street

BH151BN

High Street

BH151UZ

Catalina Drive

BH151YN

Durrell Way

BH151JJ

Barbers Piles

BH151ER

Falkland Square

BH152PW

Parkstone Road

BH151HA

Park Road

BH152LQ

St Marys Road

BH152LU

Shaftesbury Road

BH151EA

High Street North

BH151QG

Lagland Street

BH151RZ

Walking Field Lane

BH151JT

New Street

BH151JR

Church Street

BH151NN

Hill Street

BH151LY

New Orchard

BH152QH

Birds Hill Road

BH151EW

Globe Lane

BH152FS

Parkstone Road

BH152LY

Heckford Road

BH151RQ

Skinner Street

BH151NQ

Market Close

BH151AJ

High Street

BH152AD

Sterte Road

BH151TH

Mount Pleasant Road

BH151QB

Green Road

BH151NL

Market Close

BH151UD

High Street

BH151LW

Levet's Lane

BH151DB

High Street

BH151UH

Ballard Close

BH152HS

Longfleet Road

BH152PG

Parkstone Road

BH151AW

High Street

BH151UF

Seldown Lane

BH152AP

Sterte Avenue

BH152LG

St Marys Road

BH159GS

Hill Street

BH152AY

Sterte Close

BH151NX

North Street

BH151NA

Market Street

BH152BX

Braeside Business Park

BH151FD

Globe Lane

BH151EN

Avenel Way

BH151NU

Chapel Lane

BH159JN

Poole Town

BH159EE

Hill Street

BH152LS

Kingston Road

BH152AF

Sterte Road

BH151AD

Grand Parade

BH151QY

Stanley Road

BH152DB

Denmark Road

BH152JZ

Hill Street

BH151LE

Balston Terrace

BH151RY

East Street

BH159HY

Hill Street

BH151HS

The Quay

BH151EU

Seldown Lane

BH159LD

Poole Town

BH152LJ

St Marys Road

BH151SU

Falkland Square

BH152AU

Sterte Close

BH151LS

Lifeboat Quay

BH151GZ

The Quay

BH151DN

High Street

BH151DY

High Street North

BH152DJ

Elizabeth Road

BH151RW

Drake Road

BH152HL

Longfleet Road

Data Sources

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