Area360 logo

Find postcode

Poole Town

Interactive map displaying Poole Town

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

BH152NT

Shaftesbury Road

BH151FL

Poole Town

BH152DG

Denmark Lane

BH151JN

Thames Street

BH151UN

Lander Close

BH151HF

The Quay

BH151AX

Prosperous Street

BH152NB

St Johns Road

BH152NN

Parkstone Road

BH151DA

High Street

BH152LT

Shaftesbury Road

BH151HX

West Quay Road

BH152FJ

Birds Hill Road

BH152JF

Parish Road

BH159JX

Poole Town

BH151SF

Poole Town

BH151AB

High Street

BH151ZB

Barbers Wharf

BH151EP

Avenel Way

BH151NF

Market Street

BH152AB

Sterte Road

BH152PA

Parkstone Road

BH151SG

Globe Lane

BH159HN

Hill Street

BH152QS

Churchfield Crescent

BH151JW

High Street

BH152QG

Alverton Avenue

BH151JY

Thames Mews

BH152LA

Garland Road

BH152JB

Churchfield Road

BH151QQ

Green Road

BH151DH

High Street

BH151QF

South Road

BH152BY

Wimborne Road

BH151SH

Kingland Road

BH151XU

Pitwines Close

BH152PR

Parkstone Road

BH151BH

Buttons Lane

BH151RT

Lagland Street

BH152NY

Parkstone Road

BH151HJ

The Quay

BH151AG

Bowling Green Alley

BH152HW

Longfleet Road

BH166AR

Hill Street

BH151UW

Taverner Close

BH151YD

Newfoundland Drive

BH151TN

Kingland Road

BH152LW

Kingston Road

BH152NX

Parkstone Road

BH151QE

High Street

BH151NT

Lilliput Road

BH152YE

Hill Street

BH159GZ

Hill Street

BH151QS

Emerson Road

BH151RU

Lagland Street

BH151QH

Green Road

BH151QA

Perry Gardens

BH152LZ

Charles Road

BH152FH

Park Close

BH151UQ

Mount Pleasant Road

BH151FG

East Quay Road

BH151XS

Waldren Close

BH152HR

Longfleet Road

BH151RH

Skinner Street

BH152AR

Sterte Avenue West

BH152QJ

Birds Hill Road

BH152DA

Wimborne Road

BH151JX

Church Street

BH152FU

Sterte Avenue West

BH151RS

Lagland Street

BH151JS

Cinnamon Lane

BH151YH

Phippard Way

BH151LF

The Quay

BH151TQ

Catalina Drive

BH151RB

Hornbeam Square

BH151XZ

Vallis Close

BH152QL

Churchfield Road

BH151UP

Taverner Close

BH151SR

High Street

BH152AE

Sterte Road

BH151TA

Falkland Square

BH151QP

Green Road

BH152BW

Poole Town

BH152QP

Churchfield Road

BH151JF

West Quay Road

BH151HZ

Marston Road

BH152AL

Sterte Avenue

BH152QU

Fernside Road

BH152BP

Wimborne Road

BH152AX

Sterte Close

BH151TY

Mount Pleasant Road

BH152AA

Holes Bay Park

BH151UE

Seldown Road

BH151RJ

Skinner Street

BH151RL

Whatleigh Close

BH152PB

Parkstone Road

BH151HW

West Quay Road

BH151QR

Green Close

BH151LB

New Street

BH152FW

Poole Town

Data Sources

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