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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

BH151QF

South Road

BH151RE

Walking Field Lane

BH151RL

Whatleigh Close

BH152DR

Tatnam Road

BH152FS

Parkstone Road

BH152LR

Kingston Road

BH152QD

Birds Hill Gardens

BH151JG

West Quay Road

BH151QJ

Green Road

BH151XS

Waldren Close

BH152FQ

Wimborne Road

BH152HW

Longfleet Road

BH152LT

Shaftesbury Road

BH152QP

Churchfield Road

BH159GP

Hill Street

BH151AA

Hill Street

BH151AS

High Street

BH151HD

The Quay

BH151JL

St James Close

BH151QL

Green Gardens

BH151QW

Green Road

BH151QY

Stanley Road

BH151SU

Falkland Square

BH152FU

Sterte Avenue West

BH152PB

Parkstone Road

BH151DJ

High Street

BH151HA

Park Road

BH151RG

Acorn Avenue

BH151RR

Lagland Street

BH151SY

High Street

BH152EY

Jolliffe Road

BH152QA

Parkstone Road

BH159HX

Hill Street

BH151DX

High Street North

BH151QQ

Green Road

BH151SF

Poole Town

BH151SQ

Dolphin Centre

BH151UH

Ballard Close

BH152AD

Sterte Road

BH152AE

Sterte Road

BH152PU

Parkstone Road

BH151HU

Ballard Road

BH151JW

High Street

BH151JZ

West Quay Road

BH151TX

Mount Pleasant Road

BH151UQ

Mount Pleasant Road

BH152JD

Longfleet Road

BH152NZ

Parkstone Road

BH152AJ

Sterte Avenue

BH152BG

Wimborne Road

BH152QH

Birds Hill Road

BH159JN

Poole Town

BH151DG

High Street

BH151QB

Green Road

BH151RZ

Walking Field Lane

BH151US

Colborne Close

BH151UU

Furnell Road

BH152AB

Sterte Road

BH152BY

Wimborne Road

BH151EX

Terrace Row

BH151SN

Kingland Road

BH151UY

Labrador Drive

BH151XY

Vallis Close

BH152AY

Sterte Close

BH152HN

Longfleet Road

BH151TP

Kingland Road

BH152AT

Sterte Close

BH152BU

Wimborne Road

BH152BZ

Wimborne Road

BH152QQ

Kiwi Close

BH151PY

South Road

BH151XZ

Vallis Close

BH151QR

Green Close

BH152BP

Wimborne Road

BH152HH

Kings Close

BH152LB

Garland Road

BH151HT

Barbers Piles

BH151QS

Emerson Road

BH159LB

Poole Town

BH159LD

Poole Town

BH151JP

Church Street

BH152AL

Sterte Avenue

BH152DG

Denmark Lane

BH152EE

Tatnam Road

BH151DH

High Street

BH151EU

Seldown Lane

BH151FG

East Quay Road

BH151TZ

Mount Pleasant Road

BH151ZB

Barbers Wharf

BH152AH

Sterte Road

BH152LY

Heckford Road

BH152NN

Parkstone Road

Data Sources

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