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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 moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 127 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
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
127
Deprivation level
6/10
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
63.93(+94%)
Anti-social behaviour
56.35(+273%)
Shoplifting
20.28(+204%)
Criminal damage and arson
12.94(+99%)
Other theft
11.76(+109%)
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 190 recent sales, the median property price is £285,000 in Poole Town area, with individual transactions ranging from £65,000 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
Detached22£472,500
Flats105£200,000
Semi-Detached12£318,250
Terraced51£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

BH151JR

Church Street

BH152LG

St Marys Road

BH151LF

The Quay

BH159GZ

Hill Street

BH152EQ

Wimborne Road

BH152YZ

Hill Street

BH151AJ

High Street

BH151AN

High Street

BH151QG

Lagland Street

BH151AU

High Street

BH152QT

Fernside Road

BH151HH

The Quay

BH151NZ

Dear Hay Lane

BH151RW

Drake Road

BH151UD

High Street

BH152EL

Wimborne Road

BH152HB

Jolliffe Road

BH151AE

High Street

BH151RN

Whatleigh Close

BH151TR

Park Lake Road

BH151XR

Waldren Close

BH152PW

Parkstone Road

BH151EB

High Street

BH151SX

High Street

BH152DS

Tatnam Road

BH152EW

Fernside Road

BH152LL

St Marys Road

BH152NE

Parkstone Road

BH152NG

Parkstone Road

BH151ER

Falkland Square

BH152DD

Denmark Road

BH152EJ

Wimborne Road

BH152HS

Longfleet Road

BH152JZ

Hill Street

BH152LE

Canford Road

BH151NU

Chapel Lane

BH152DL

St Margarets Road

BH152JA

Longfleet Road

BH152LW

Kingston Road

BH159EL

Hill Street

BH166AR

Hill Street

BH151AG

Bowling Green Alley

BH151BT

High Street

BH151EH

High Street

BH151NL

Market Close

BH151RD

East Quay Road

BH152QU

Fernside Road

BH151BH

Buttons Lane

BH151BN

High Street

BH151EJ

Strand Street

BH151AW

High Street

BH152HT

Longfleet Road

BH152HU

Longfleet Road

BH152NA

Maple Road

BH152PG

Parkstone Road

BH151EN

Avenel Way

BH151SS

High Street

BH152DW

Tatnam Road

BH152HX

Poole Town

BH152NX

Parkstone Road

BH159JX

Poole Town

BH151SJ

Kingland Road

BH151TY

Mount Pleasant Road

BH152AA

Holes Bay Park

BH152FJ

Birds Hill Road

BH152HF

Jolliffe Avenue

BH151AB

High Street

BH151FD

Globe Lane

BH151YD

Newfoundland Drive

BH151YN

Durrell Way

BH152EF

Wimborne Road

BH159EE

Hill Street

BH151DY

High Street North

BH151HJ

The Quay

BH151HS

The Quay

BH151NN

Hill Street

BH151TA

Falkland Square

BH151XU

Pitwines Close

BH151YE

Newfoundland Drive

BH152BD

Holes Bay Road

BH152DA

Wimborne Road

BH152HG

Tatnam Crescent

BH152LD

Garland Road

BH152PR

Parkstone Road

BH151NE

Market Close

BH151NF

Market Street

BH151RY

East Street

BH152ES

Winterbourne Road

BH152LU

Shaftesbury Road

BH151DN

High Street

BH151ET

Globe Lane

BH151NA

Market Street

BH151RT

Lagland Street

BH151WZ

Baiter Gardens

BH152AF

Sterte Road

BH152HP

Longfleet Road

BH159JA

Hill Street

BH151JU

Church Street

BH151LX

St Aubyns Court

BH151NQ

Market Close

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/01/2026.