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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

BH152BQ

Serpentine Road

BH151TZ

Mount Pleasant Road

BH152BU

Wimborne Road

BH151XR

Waldren Close

BH151QL

Green Gardens

BH151NZ

Dear Hay Lane

BH152DD

Denmark Road

BH152NG

Parkstone Road

BH152JA

Longfleet Road

BH151SP

High Street

BH151TU

Mount Pleasant Road

BH152AG

Sterte Road

BH152LE

Canford Road

BH152LN

Houlton Road

BH152BD

Holes Bay Road

BH151PH

Vanguard Road

BH151LP

Poplar Close

BH151LX

St Aubyns Court

BH151HU

Ballard Road

BH151NR

Hill Street

BH151EX

Terrace Row

BH152FG

Birds Hill Road

BH151HH

The Quay

BH151QD

Lagland Street

BH152BA

Sterte Esplanade

BH152NA

Maple Road

BH152LX

Shaftesbury Road

BH151ET

Globe Lane

BH152LP

Kingston Road

BH151TW

Seldown Lane

BH151JQ

Dear Hay Lane

BH151AE

High Street

BH151SB

Strand Street

BH151HD

The Quay

BH152BS

Wimborne Road

BH151ZA

Barbers Gate

BH152RG

Hill Street

BH152BZ

Wimborne Road

BH151QU

Emerson Close

BH152PU

Parkstone Road

BH151EG

High Street

BH152DE

Denmark Road

BH151LT

Angel Mews

BH152HU

Longfleet Road

BH159EL

Hill Street

BH152QF

Alverton Avenue

BH151QX

Stanley Road

BH151HT

Barbers Piles

BH151JU

Church Street

BH151DG

High Street

BH152LD

Garland Road

BH151RD

East Quay Road

BH151RP

Lagland Street

BH151ND

New Orchard

BH151YE

Newfoundland Drive

BH152DL

St Margarets Road

Data Sources

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