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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

BH151DN

High Street

BH152QU

Fernside Road

BH152AZ

West View Road

BH151LX

St Aubyns Court

BH152DE

Denmark Road

BH151NF

Market Street

BH151AX

Prosperous Street

BH152JB

Churchfield Road

BH151WZ

Baiter Gardens

BH151RE

Walking Field Lane

BH152RG

Hill Street

BH159LD

Poole Town

BH152HL

Longfleet Road

BH152DF

Cranes Mews

BH152LA

Garland Road

BH151RW

Drake Road

BH159JE

Hill Street

BH151UL

Lander Close

BH152QQ

Kiwi Close

BH152AA

Holes Bay Park

BH151AD

Grand Parade

BH159JG

Hill Street

BH152BU

Wimborne Road

BH151AB

High Street

BH151HA

Park Road

BH151RN

Whatleigh Close

BH152DP

Tatnam Road

BH151QR

Green Close

BH151AH

High Street

BH151RD

East Quay Road

BH152LD

Garland Road

BH151RU

Lagland Street

BH151NU

Chapel Lane

BH152AG

Sterte Road

BH151DB

High Street

BH151AN

High Street

BH151QQ

Green Road

BH151QF

South Road

BH151JL

St James Close

BH151YH

Phippard Way

BH151DH

High Street

BH151AG

Bowling Green Alley

BH152NN

Parkstone Road

BH152AB

Sterte Road

BH151UR

Colborne Close

BH151UH

Ballard Close

BH151RP

Lagland Street

BH151BY

High Street

BH151EN

Avenel Way

BH152DT

Well Lane

BH151XX

Green Gardens

BH151DG

High Street

BH151NL

Market Close

BH152DH

Elizabeth Road

BH151JD

West Quay Road

BH152HT

Longfleet Road

BH151AA

Hill Street

BH152EW

Fernside Road

BH151UX

Labrador Drive

BH151HS

The Quay

BH151RL

Whatleigh Close

BH152QP

Churchfield Road

BH151PZ

South Road

BH152JA

Longfleet Road

BH151JT

New Street

BH151BT

High Street

BH152LT

Shaftesbury Road

BH152PU

Parkstone Road

BH151ZB

Barbers Wharf

BH151QU

Emerson Close

BH151RG

Acorn Avenue

BH151HX

West Quay Road

BH151DY

High Street North

BH151EX

Terrace Row

BH151EA

High Street North

BH151QE

High Street

BH151FL

Poole Town

BH152JE

Longfleet Road

BH151NX

North Street

BH152AS

Sterte Avenue

BH151RY

East Street

BH152FW

Poole Town

BH151QG

Lagland Street

BH151YN

Durrell Way

BH152BP

Wimborne Road

BH151SZ

High Street

BH151TT

Seldown Road

BH151XS

Waldren Close

BH152EY

Jolliffe Road

BH152BY

Wimborne Road

BH159HN

Hill Street

BH152HP

Longfleet Road

BH151DJ

High Street

BH159HX

Hill Street

BH152QF

Alverton Avenue

BH151FD

Globe Lane

BH152LG

St Marys Road

BH151UY

Labrador Drive

BH151YJ

Seager Way

BH151UE

Seldown Road

Data Sources

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