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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

BH152JE

Longfleet Road

BH151JX

Church Street

BH151QD

Lagland Street

BH151RF

Oak Drive

BH151RS

Lagland Street

BH151TN

Kingland Road

BH152AR

Sterte Avenue West

BH152AU

Sterte Close

BH152FL

Wimborne Road

BH152HA

Jolliffe Road

BH152RG

Hill Street

BH159HY

Hill Street

BH151HF

The Quay

BH151JN

Thames Street

BH151TT

Seldown Road

BH152DF

Cranes Mews

BH151AD

Grand Parade

BH151LD

West Street

BH151QN

Green Road

BH151SR

High Street

BH151SZ

High Street

BH151UE

Seldown Road

BH151NS

Hill Street

BH151AF

High Street

BH151AX

Prosperous Street

BH151EW

Globe Lane

BH151HW

West Quay Road

BH151SD

Old Orchard

BH151UA

Seldown Lane

BH159JE

Hill Street

BH151BP

High Street

BH151FL

Poole Town

BH151PZ

South Road

BH151QU

Emerson Close

BH151TB

Pitwines Close

BH151YB

Newfoundland Drive

BH151YH

Phippard Way

BH152AG

Sterte Road

BH152BH

St Mary's Road

BH152BW

Poole Town

BH152JH

Parkstone Road

BH152LP

Kingston Road

BH151JS

Cinnamon Lane

BH151PH

Vanguard Road

BH151UJ

Seldown Road

BH152AS

Sterte Avenue

BH152ED

Haynes Avenue

BH151LW

Levet's Lane

BH152BX

Braeside Business Park

BH152NT

Shaftesbury Road

BH151HP

The Quay

BH151RH

Skinner Street

BH152BT

Serpentine Road

BH152DN

St Margarets Road

BH152HL

Longfleet Road

BH152LJ

St Marys Road

BH151EP

Avenel Way

BH151RQ

Skinner Street

BH151SH

Kingland Road

BH151PU

Skinner Street

BH151UZ

Catalina Drive

BH152AX

Sterte Close

BH159GS

Hill Street

BH159HR

Hill Street

BH151DB

High Street

BH151HX

West Quay Road

BH151UX

Labrador Drive

BH152DE

Denmark Road

BH152HE

Jolliffe Road

BH152LH

St Marys Road

BH152LQ

St Marys Road

BH159GH

Hill Street

BH151JY

Thames Mews

BH151BQ

Castle Street

BH151AH

High Street

BH151LS

Lifeboat Quay

BH151QP

Green Road

BH151SB

Strand Street

BH151XX

Green Gardens

BH151YA

Liberty Way

BH152DJ

Elizabeth Road

BH152EU

Sandbourne Road

BH152JW

Brailswood Road

BH152LA

Garland Road

BH151BW

High Street

BH151EQ

Avenel Way

BH151JH

West Quay Road

BH151NX

North Street

BH151RA

Ballard Road

BH151SP

High Street

BH152EG

Wimborne Road

BH152JG

Fernside Road

BH151LT

Angel Mews

BH152DB

Denmark Road

BH152FN

Sterte Close

BH151DA

High Street

BH151EZ

Lagland Street

BH151UP

Taverner Close

BH152ET

Winterbourne Close

BH152FW

Poole Town

Data Sources

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