Postcode BH15 2EQ is located in an urban city, within the Poole Town ward of Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole in the South West region, and forms part of the Oakdale West area. It has average deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 25.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 70% below the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Oakdale West is £56,943 per year. The nearest station is Poole, about 0.5 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Sterte Green.
Oakdale West has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 20,179 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 39% least deprived areas in England.
Oakdale West has a very low crime rate, with approximately 25.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 5.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 7.5% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Oakdale West is £56,943 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BH15 2EQ.
Oakdale West near BH15 2EQ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Poole located about 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Poole | N/A | Walking directions to Poole |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Sterte Green | Large | Walking directions to Sterte Green |
| 0.4 mi | Oakdale Community Park | Small | Walking directions to Oakdale Community Park |
Based on 160 recent sales, the median property price is £270,000 (about £342 per square foot) in Poole Town area, with individual transactions ranging from £65,000 up to £750,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 16 | £472,500 | £358 |
| Semi-Detached | 21 | £357,500 | £388 |
| Terraced | 44 | £315,000 | £373 |
| Flats | 79 | £198,000 | £323 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £326,500 | £174,975 | £270,500 | £260,250 |
| 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 | £200,000 | £330,000 | £317,500 |
| 2026 | £378,500 | £190,000 | £325,000 | £315,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £274 | £268 | £269 | £307 |
| 2017 | £305 | £326 | £298 | £298 |
| 2018 | £322 | £308 | £302 | £326 |
| 2019 | £338 | £285 | £308 | £308 |
| 2020 | £347 | £274 | £311 | £318 |
| 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 | £370 | £305 | £390 | £373 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BH15 2EQ.
In the BH15 2EQ postcode area, located within Oakdale West, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BH15 2EQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Co-op Food | Wimborne Road, Poole, BH15 2BS | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | 131-139 Fernside Road, Poole, BH15 2EW | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | Longfleet Service Station | Longfleet Road, Poole, BH15 2HP | Walking directions to Longfleet Service Station |
Annual council tax rates for Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for BH15 2EQ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Andy Hadley
Poole Town - Elected 4 May 2023
Mark Howell
Poole Town - Elected 4 May 2023
Sue Aitkenhead
Poole Town - Elected 4 May 2023
Neil Duncan-Jordan
Poole - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around BH15 2EQ records about 26 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 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 violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting.
The median sale price around BH15 2EQ in Oakdale West is £270,000 (about £342 per square foot) based on 160 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 9 schools close to BH15 2EQ, including Longfleet Church of England Primary School (Good), Poole High School and Oakdale Junior School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to BH15 2EQ is Poole, about 819 m away.
BH15 2EQ scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 20,179 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Poole covering BH15 2EQ 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).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.