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About

Poole Town ward encompasses the historic heart and working harbour of Poole. The area centres around the Old Town with its narrow streets and quayside buildings. Poole Harbour, one of the largest natural harbours globally, defines the landscape with its extensive waterways and islands. The ward includes the bustling Town Quay, a focus for marine activity and ferry services.

Commercial and civic functions are concentrated here, housing the main shopping precinct, the Lighthouse arts centre, and Poole Museum. The waterfront remains a functional port alongside leisure uses. Brownsea Island sits within the harbour's view, accessible from the quay. This area integrates the town's maritime operations with its retail and administrative core.

Area overview

On average Poole Town has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 123 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 16.3% 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 £47,316 per year. There are 3 schools in Poole Town: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Poole Town is home to around 12,670 people, with a population density of about 3,945.6 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
123
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
16.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Poole Town Population
12,670
Population density
3,945.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
59.27(+78%)
Anti-social behaviour
53.12(+256%)
Shoplifting
19.65(+197%)
Criminal damage and arson
12.87(+98%)
Other theft
11.6(+106%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
9,976
78.73%
Other White
1,185
9.35%
Indian
297
2.34%
Other Asian
234
1.85%
African
154
1.22%
Total population: 12,671

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
3,457
32.4%
No qualifications
2,000
18.75%
Level 3 (A level)
1,725
16.17%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,486
13.93%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,058
9.92%
Total 16+ residents: 10,669

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,801
29.56%
Private landlord or letting agency
1,736
28.49%
Owns with a mortgage
1,068
17.53%
Other social rented
628
10.31%
Social rents from council
547
8.98%
Total households: 6,093

Property prices in Poole Town

Based on 178 recent sales, the median property price is £270,000 in Poole Town area, with individual transactions ranging from £62,500 up to £750,000.

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
Detached21£445,000
Flats95£200,000
Semi-Detached14£323,250
Terraced48£321,000

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

BH151ST

Dolphin Centre

BH152AL

Sterte Avenue

BH152AX

Sterte Close

BH151TH

Mount Pleasant Road

BH152QH

Birds Hill Road

BH152FS

Parkstone Road

BH152HU

Longfleet Road

BH152NG

Parkstone Road

BH151SY

High Street

BH151XY

Vallis Close

BH152DW

Tatnam Road

BH151QW

Green Road

BH151PX

Kingland Road

BH152LS

Kingston Road

BH152HF

Jolliffe Avenue

BH151JJ

Barbers Piles

BH152FR

Churchfield Road

BH159GH

Hill Street

BH152NY

Parkstone Road

BH151EJ

Strand Street

BH152BA

Sterte Esplanade

BH151NA

Market Street

BH151LT

Angel Mews

BH151ES

Pitwines Close

BH152AU

Sterte Close

BH152DA

Wimborne Road

BH151UJ

Seldown Road

BH151BN

High Street

BH151HF

The Quay

BH151JU

Church Street

BH152PW

Parkstone Road

BH151UA

Seldown Lane

BH166AR

Hill Street

BH151UN

Lander Close

BH151LY

New Orchard

BH152JH

Parkstone Road

BH152LH

St Marys Road

BH152QG

Alverton Avenue

BH151QD

Lagland Street

BH151QP

Green Road

BH152DB

Denmark Road

BH152QE

Parkstone Road

BH152AJ

Sterte Avenue

BH152DG

Denmark Lane

BH159HY

Hill Street

BH152JQ

Fernside Road

BH152AP

Sterte Avenue

BH152PG

Parkstone Road

BH152BW

Poole Town

BH151UQ

Mount Pleasant Road

BH152LP

Kingston Road

BH151RQ

Skinner Street

BH151NQ

Market Close

BH151AU

High Street

BH151ND

New Orchard

BH151AJ

High Street

BH151RH

Skinner Street

BH152HA

Jolliffe Road

BH151EW

Globe Lane

BH152AH

Sterte Road

BH151HJ

The Quay

BH159EL

Hill Street

BH151UT

Furnell Road

BH152EA

Stokes Avenue

BH152LU

Shaftesbury Road

BH152BG

Wimborne Road

BH151RJ

Skinner Street

BH151EY

Poole Town

BH151PY

South Road

BH151RT

Lagland Street

BH151JG

West Quay Road

BH151PH

Vanguard Road

BH151LE

Balston Terrace

BH152FN

Sterte Close

BH151TX

Mount Pleasant Road

BH151SG

Globe Lane

BH151LB

New Street

BH151TY

Mount Pleasant Road

BH151FH

Westons Lane

BH151UG

Kingland Road

BH151SJ

Kingland Road

BH152FH

Park Close

BH152BZ

Wimborne Road

BH151JY

Thames Mews

BH151SH

Kingland Road

BH152LB

Garland Road

BH151JQ

Dear Hay Lane

BH152QA

Parkstone Road

BH152EH

Wimborne Road

BH151JR

Church Street

BH151NS

Hill Street

BH159JN

Poole Town

BH152AF

Sterte Road

BH151TP

Kingland Road

BH151XR

Waldren Close

BH151RS

Lagland Street

BH152ET

Winterbourne Close

BH151SD

Old Orchard

BH151SS

High Street

BH159GZ

Hill Street

Data Sources

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