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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

BH151TN

Kingland Road

BH151YT

Avenel Way

BH151RB

Hornbeam Square

BH151RA

Ballard Road

BH151QT

Emerson Road

BH151SF

Poole Town

BH152EQ

Wimborne Road

BH151PU

Skinner Street

BH151JZ

West Quay Road

BH152QL

Churchfield Road

BH151SR

High Street

BH152LX

Shaftesbury Road

BH152LY

Heckford Road

BH151EH

High Street

BH151HL

Hosiers Lane

BH151UF

Seldown Lane

BH152BD

Holes Bay Road

BH151YE

Newfoundland Drive

BH151QN

Green Road

BH152HG

Tatnam Crescent

BH152HE

Jolliffe Road

BH152LQ

St Marys Road

BH152HS

Longfleet Road

BH151HP

The Quay

BH152EX

Marnhull Road

BH151HD

The Quay

BH152HW

Longfleet Road

BH151TR

Park Lake Road

BH151QL

Green Gardens

BH151NB

Market Street

BH151YA

Liberty Way

BH152QT

Fernside Road

BH152LE

Canford Road

BH152HX

Poole Town

BH151FG

East Quay Road

BH151UW

Taverner Close

BH151BH

Buttons Lane

BH151QS

Emerson Road

BH159GS

Hill Street

BH151TB

Pitwines Close

BH151SX

High Street

BH152BT

Serpentine Road

BH152EL

Wimborne Road

BH151UU

Furnell Road

BH152EF

Wimborne Road

BH152EE

Tatnam Road

BH151EB

High Street

BH152DD

Denmark Road

BH152FU

Sterte Avenue West

BH151JN

Thames Street

BH151DA

High Street

BH152BS

Wimborne Road

BH151RR

Lagland Street

BH152YZ

Hill Street

BH151JW

High Street

BH152PD

Parkstone Road

BH151EP

Avenel Way

BH151ZA

Barbers Gate

BH151XU

Pitwines Close

BH152JZ

Hill Street

BH151TW

Seldown Lane

BH152NB

St Johns Road

BH151SQ

Dolphin Centre

BH152EN

Fernside Road

BH152NA

Maple Road

BH151LD

West Street

BH151AS

High Street

BH152LZ

Charles Road

BH152EB

Stokes Avenue

BH152ES

Winterbourne Road

BH151QY

Stanley Road

BH151JH

West Quay Road

BH152DS

Tatnam Road

BH151LZ

New Orchard

BH152QD

Birds Hill Gardens

BH151QB

Green Road

BH152DN

St Margarets Road

BH151SP

High Street

BH151HH

The Quay

BH151JX

Church Street

BH152AT

Sterte Close

BH151EQ

Avenel Way

BH151FF

West Quay Road

BH152EU

Sandbourne Road

BH152EJ

Wimborne Road

BH151SB

Strand Street

BH152EG

Wimborne Road

BH151SN

Kingland Road

BH151DX

High Street North

BH152ED

Haynes Avenue

BH151NR

Hill Street

BH152NZ

Parkstone Road

Data Sources

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