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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

BH152HR

Longfleet Road

BH151UZ

Catalina Drive

BH152FJ

Birds Hill Road

BH152FL

Wimborne Road

BH151HW

West Quay Road

BH151HT

Barbers Piles

BH152JG

Fernside Road

BH152JF

Parish Road

BH152QN

Churchfield Road

BH151GZ

The Quay

BH151EU

Seldown Lane

BH152EZ

Jolliffe Road

BH151TU

Mount Pleasant Road

BH152DR

Tatnam Road

BH152HB

Jolliffe Road

BH151QX

Stanley Road

BH151HU

Ballard Road

BH151RX

Strand Street

BH152BX

Braeside Business Park

BH151TQ

Catalina Drive

BH152LJ

St Marys Road

BH152ND

Heckford Lane

BH151EZ

Lagland Street

BH152JW

Brailswood Road

BH152NX

Parkstone Road

BH151QH

Green Road

BH151LP

Poplar Close

BH151DF

High Street

BH151AW

High Street

BH151QA

Perry Gardens

BH159GP

Hill Street

BH152LR

Kingston Road

BH151AE

High Street

BH152AE

Sterte Road

BH151LW

Levet's Lane

BH159EE

Hill Street

BH152JD

Longfleet Road

BH152PA

Parkstone Road

BH152JP

Denby Road

BH151QJ

Green Road

BH151BQ

Castle Street

BH151BW

High Street

BH151TF

High Street

BH151ET

Globe Lane

BH151JP

Church Street

BH151NN

Hill Street

BH152QJ

Birds Hill Road

BH152HH

Kings Close

BH151SU

Falkland Square

BH151JF

West Quay Road

BH152BH

St Mary's Road

BH151HZ

Marston Road

BH151NT

Lilliput Road

BH151UD

High Street

BH151ED

Kingland Road

BH152DL

St Margarets Road

BH152FT

Sterte Road

BH152YE

Hill Street

BH159HR

Hill Street

BH152BQ

Serpentine Road

BH151RZ

Walking Field Lane

BH151NZ

Dear Hay Lane

BH152NT

Shaftesbury Road

BH151RF

Oak Drive

BH152AD

Sterte Road

BH151YD

Newfoundland Drive

BH151UP

Taverner Close

BH151EG

High Street

BH152FG

Birds Hill Road

BH151YB

Newfoundland Drive

BH152FQ

Wimborne Road

BH152LN

Houlton Road

BH152LW

Kingston Road

BH151AF

High Street

BH159LB

Poole Town

BH152HD

Jolliffe Road

BH151TA

Falkland Square

BH152PR

Parkstone Road

BH152AY

Sterte Close

BH151TS

Seldown Road

BH151NE

Market Close

BH152HN

Longfleet Road

BH159JX

Poole Town

BH152HY

Longfleet Road

BH151LF

The Quay

BH152LL

St Marys Road

BH151JS

Cinnamon Lane

BH152NE

Parkstone Road

BH159JA

Hill Street

BH152PB

Parkstone Road

BH151US

Colborne Close

BH151LS

Lifeboat Quay

BH152DJ

Elizabeth Road

BH152QW

Churchfield Road

BH151BP

High Street

BH152AR

Sterte Avenue West

BH151ER

Falkland Square

BH151XZ

Vallis Close

BH152QS

Churchfield Crescent

BH151TZ

Mount Pleasant Road

Data Sources

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