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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 181 recent sales, the median property price is £270,000 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
Detached20£472,500
Flats102£199,000
Semi-Detached12£318,250
Terraced47£325,000

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

BH152JP

Denby Road

BH152QS

Churchfield Crescent

BH151EY

Poole Town

BH152BA

Sterte Esplanade

BH152DP

Tatnam Road

BH152EN

Fernside Road

BH152NB

St Johns Road

BH152QJ

Birds Hill Road

BH152QN

Churchfield Road

BH151LZ

New Orchard

BH151TW

Seldown Lane

BH151UW

Taverner Close

BH152FR

Churchfield Road

BH151UF

Seldown Lane

BH151QA

Perry Gardens

BH151QT

Emerson Road

BH151RX

Strand Street

BH152AZ

West View Road

BH152FH

Park Close

BH152HD

Jolliffe Road

BH152LX

Shaftesbury Road

BH152LZ

Charles Road

BH152ND

Heckford Lane

BH151LY

New Orchard

BH151ND

New Orchard

BH151RJ

Skinner Street

BH151RP

Lagland Street

BH151TF

High Street

BH152EZ

Jolliffe Road

BH152YE

Hill Street

BH151FH

Westons Lane

BH151JQ

Dear Hay Lane

BH151ZA

Barbers Gate

BH152LS

Kingston Road

BH152QL

Churchfield Road

BH159HN

Hill Street

BH151HZ

Marston Road

BH151QX

Stanley Road

BH152DH

Elizabeth Road

BH152PD

Parkstone Road

BH151BY

High Street

BH151LE

Balston Terrace

BH151PX

Kingland Road

BH151TQ

Catalina Drive

BH152JF

Parish Road

BH151UL

Lander Close

BH151YJ

Seager Way

BH152EX

Marnhull Road

BH152PA

Parkstone Road

BH152QW

Churchfield Road

BH151JF

West Quay Road

BH151QH

Green Road

BH151RB

Hornbeam Square

BH151RU

Lagland Street

BH151UN

Lander Close

BH152JQ

Fernside Road

BH159JG

Hill Street

BH152FG

Birds Hill Road

BH152EB

Stokes Avenue

BH151EA

High Street North

BH151ED

Kingland Road

BH151ES

Pitwines Close

BH151HL

Hosiers Lane

BH151NR

Hill Street

BH151QE

High Street

BH152AP

Sterte Avenue

BH151NT

Lilliput Road

BH151SG

Globe Lane

BH151TS

Seldown Road

BH152LN

Houlton Road

BH152QG

Alverton Avenue

BH151JJ

Barbers Piles

BH151ST

Dolphin Centre

BH151YT

Avenel Way

BH152EA

Stokes Avenue

BH152FT

Sterte Road

BH152HR

Longfleet Road

BH151DF

High Street

BH151JD

West Quay Road

BH151LP

Poplar Close

BH152BS

Wimborne Road

BH152DT

Well Lane

BH152JB

Churchfield Road

BH151EG

High Street

BH151GZ

The Quay

BH151JT

New Street

BH151TH

Mount Pleasant Road

BH152BQ

Serpentine Road

BH151UG

Kingland Road

BH151UR

Colborne Close

BH152EH

Wimborne Road

BH152HY

Longfleet Road

BH152QF

Alverton Avenue

BH151LB

New Street

BH151TU

Mount Pleasant Road

BH151UT

Furnell Road

BH152NY

Parkstone Road

BH152QE

Parkstone Road

BH151FF

West Quay Road

BH151NB

Market Street

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.