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BH15 2FU

Sterte Avenue West

Poole Town

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Overview

Postcode BH15 2FU 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 high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 73.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 14% below 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 £342 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £189,500 and £352,500. The nearest station is Poole, about 0.6 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Sterte Green.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
73
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
67.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

7/10

Poole Town has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,245 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 40% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Poole Town has a high crime rate, with approximately 73.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

67.2%

Approximately 67.2% 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

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 249 ft away from BH15 2FU.

Flood risk

No risk

Poole Town near BH15 2FU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Poole located about 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for BH15 2FU
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

Poole

N/A

Walking directions to Poole

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for BH15 2FU
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miSterte GreenLargeWalking directions to Sterte Green

Area Profile

Population
292
Population density
1,105.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
34.9(+5%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.73(-8%)
Vehicle crime
12.01(+314%)
Other theft
8.01(+42%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.86(+6%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
238
82.35%
Other White
35
12.11%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
4
1.38%
African
3
1.04%
White and Black African (mixed)
2
0.69%
Total population: 289

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
59
26.7%
Level 4+ (Degree)
44
19.91%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
40
18.1%
Level 3 (A level)
28
12.67%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
26
11.76%
Total 16+ residents: 221

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
49
35.77%
Social rents from council
43
31.39%
Owns with a mortgage
18
13.14%
Owns outright
15
10.95%
Private landlord or letting agency
12
8.76%
Total households: 137

Property prices in Poole Town

Median price: £285,000
Price per sq ft: £342
Sales (last 12 months): 164
Typical range (middle 50%): £190K – £353K

Based on 164 recent sales, the median property price is £285,000 (about £342 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-Detached24£362,500£380
Terraced44£315,000£363
Flats78£189,000£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 11 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BH15 2FU.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BH15 2FU
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
30 Apr 2025Unit 8, Holes Bay Park, Poole, BH15 2AAOtherFreehold£654,000
20 May 2025Unit 1, 35, Willis Way, Poole, BH15 3SZOtherFreehold£2,320,000
10 Oct 2025Unit 4, Virage Business Park, 132 - 134, Stanley Green Road, Poole, BH15 3APOtherFreehold£340,000
07 May 2025Unit 4, 2, Willis Way, Poole, BH15 3SSOtherLeasehold£415,000
14 Nov 20255, Connell Road, Poole, BH15 3ATFlatsLeasehold£185,000

Schools

In the BH15 2FU postcode area, located within Poole Town, there are 5 primary and 1 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 2FU
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.3 miPrimaryOakdale Junior SchoolAcademy converter
0.3 miSecondaryPoole High SchoolAcademy converter
0.6 miPrimaryStanley Green Infant AcademyAcademy converter

Local amenities

No Supermarkets & Convenience Stores nearby

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 2FU, 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 044AE01015465
Police ForceDorset
Postcode Introduced2022-03-01

Frequently asked questions about BH15 2FU

Is BH15 2FU (Poole Town) safe?

The area around BH15 2FU records about 73 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near BH15 2FU?

The median sale price around BH15 2FU in Poole Town is £285,000 (about £342 per square foot) based on 164 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near BH15 2FU?

There are 6 schools close to BH15 2FU, including Oakdale Junior School (Good), Poole High School (Good) and Stanley Green Infant Academy (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

What is the nearest station to BH15 2FU?

The closest station to BH15 2FU is Poole, about 1,023 m away.

How deprived is the area around BH15 2FU?

BH15 2FU scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,245 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents BH15 2FU (Poole Town) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Poole covering BH15 2FU 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).