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BH15 1EJ

Strand Street

Poole Town

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Overview

Postcode BH15 1EJ is located in an urban city, within the Poole Town area of Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole in the South West region, and forms part of the Poole Town area. It has average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 110 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.3× the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Poole Town is £46,314 per year. The median sale price in Poole Town is £285,000 (around £343 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £190,000 and £359,375. The nearest station is Poole, about 0.5 miles away. There are 3 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
110
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
0.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Medium
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

5/10

Poole Town has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 18,658 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 43% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Poole Town has a very high crime rate, with approximately 110 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0.5%

Approximately 0.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 20.7% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Poole Town is £46,314 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BH15 1EJ.

Flood risk

Medium

Poole Town near BH15 1EJ has medium flood risk (between 1% and 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Poole located about 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for BH15 1EJ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

Poole

N/A

Walking directions to Poole

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
336
Population density
6,997.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
69.09(+363%)
Violence and sexual offences
55.72(+67%)
Shoplifting
24.52(+271%)
Other theft
9.66(+72%)
Public order
8.92(+36%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
259
76.18%
Other White
46
13.53%
Roma
6
1.76%
Other Asian
5
1.47%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
4
1.18%
Total population: 340

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
112
37.09%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
48
15.89%
Level 3 (A level)
48
15.89%
No qualifications
47
15.56%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
21
6.95%
Total 16+ residents: 302

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
95
49.74%
Owns outright
55
28.8%
Owns with a mortgage
30
15.71%
Other forms of private rent
8
4.19%
Shared ownership
2
1.05%
Total households: 191

Property prices in Poole Town

Median price: £285,000
Price per sq ft: £343
Sales (last 12 months): 170
Typical range (middle 50%): £190K – £359K

Based on 170 recent sales, the median property price is £285,000 (about £343 per square foot) in Poole Town area, with individual transactions ranging from £65,000 up to £727,500.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Poole Town over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached18£472,500£370
Semi-Detached25£360,000£372
Terraced46£316,000£365
Flats81£190,000£305

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Poole Town

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Poole Town.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£326,500£174,950£271,000£266,250
2017£300,750£222,500£283,750£274,300
2018£360,000£200,000£280,000£272,500
2019£352,500£187,500£320,000£265,000
2020£337,500£195,000£304,500£287,000
2021£390,000£200,000£325,000£291,000
2022£475,000£212,000£375,000£332,750
2023£429,000£220,000£347,200£332,500
2024£433,500£193,750£350,000£312,500
2025£472,500£199,000£330,000£315,000
2026£438,000£185,000£365,000£315,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Poole Town.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Poole Town.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£274£269£261£307
2017£305£326£298£298
2018£320£308£302£326
2019£338£285£308£308
2020£347£274£311£298
2021£341£297£363£324
2022£428£321£395£352
2023£423£324£339£378
2024£397£289£374£356
2025£404£306£358£363
2026£380£303£371£361
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Poole Town.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Poole Town in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 36 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BH15 1EJ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BH15 1EJ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
17 Apr 2026Flat 5, Canute House, Strand Street, Poole, BH15 1EJFlatsLeasehold£126,000
06 Jun 2025Flat 9, Hennings Wharf, The Quay, Poole, BH15 1GZFlatsLeasehold£200,000
30 Apr 20263 - 5, Strand Street, Poole, BH15 1SBFlatsFreehold£525,000
07 Nov 2025Flat 14, The Seed Warehouse, 13, Strand Street, Poole, BH15 1SBFlatsLeasehold£186,000
27 Jun 2025Flat 21, The Seed Warehouse, 13, Strand Street, Poole, BH15 1SBFlatsLeasehold£135,000

Schools

In the BH15 1EJ postcode area, located within Poole Town, there are 3 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.

Nearby schools for BH15 1EJ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.3 miPrimaryOld Town Infant School and NurseryAcademy converter
0.7 miPrimaryTwin Sails Infant and Nursery SchoolAcademy converter
0.7 miSecondaryThe Cornerstone AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Local amenities

10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of BH15 1EJ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BH15 1EJ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miK&B Food And WineOld Orchard, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH15 1SDWalking directions to K&B Food And Wine
0.1 miSainsbury's LocalHigh Street, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH15 1EGWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.1 miTesco ExpressThe Quay, Poole, BH15 1LFWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.1 miWaste Not Want NotHigh Street, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH15 1DAWalking directions to Waste Not Want Not
0.1 miPoole Convenience StoreHigh Street, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH15 1DAWalking directions to Poole Convenience Store

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole district.

Band A£1,624
Band B£1,894
Band C£2,165
Band D£2,436
Band E£2,977
Band F£3,518
Band G£4,059
Band H£4,871

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for BH15 1EJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Andy Hadley

Poole Town - Elected 4 May 2023

The Party for Poole People Ltd.

Mark Howell

Poole Town - Elected 4 May 2023

The Party for Poole People Ltd.

Sue Aitkenhead

Poole Town - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Neil Duncan-Jordan

Poole - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionSouth WestUKK
Parliamentary ConstituencyPooleE14001429
WardPoole TownE05012674
ParishBournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, unparished areaE43000298
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Poole TownE02003208
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole 044EE01032661
Police ForceDorset
Postcode Introduced2007-07-01

Frequently asked questions about BH15 1EJ

Is BH15 1EJ (Poole Town) safe?

The area around BH15 1EJ records about 110 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across South West as a whole the rate is about 85 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and shoplifting.

What is the average house price near BH15 1EJ?

The median sale price around BH15 1EJ in Poole Town is £285,000 (about £343 per square foot) based on 170 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near BH15 1EJ?

There are 5 schools close to BH15 1EJ, including Old Town Infant School and Nursery (Good), Twin Sails Infant and Nursery School (Good) and The Cornerstone Academy (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

What is the nearest station to BH15 1EJ?

The closest station to BH15 1EJ is Poole, about 790 m away.

How deprived is the area around BH15 1EJ?

BH15 1EJ scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 18,658 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents BH15 1EJ (Poole Town) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Poole covering BH15 1EJ is Neil Duncan-Jordan (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Andy Hadley (The Party for Poole People Ltd.), Mark Howell (The Party for Poole People Ltd.) and Sue Aitkenhead (Labour Party).