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BH15 2QA

Parkstone Road

Poole Town

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Detailed insights for BH15 2QA

Overview

Postcode BH15 2QA 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 Parkstone area. It has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 29.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 65% below the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Parkstone is £60,353 per year. The nearest station is Parkstone (Dorset), about 0.7 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Poole Park.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
30
Deprivation level
1/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
6.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

1/10

Parkstone has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 30,438 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 7% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

2/10

Parkstone has a very low crime rate, with approximately 29.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

6.1%

Approximately 6.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 3.6% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

9/10

The average income per household in Parkstone is £60,353 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 143 ft away from BH15 2QA.

Flood risk

No risk

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

Transport

The nearest station is Parkstone (Dorset) located about 0.7 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for BH15 2QA
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

Parkstone (Dorset)

N/A

Walking directions to Parkstone (Dorset)
0.9 mi

Poole

N/A

Walking directions to Poole

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for BH15 2QA
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miPoole ParkLargeWalking directions to Poole Park

Area Profile

Population
157
Population density
7,548.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
11.46(-23%)
Violence and sexual offences
11.46(-66%)
Other theft
4.78(-15%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.78(-26%)
Public order
2.87(-56%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
135
84.38%
Other White
12
7.5%
Other Asian
3
1.88%
Other
3
1.88%
Chinese
2
1.25%
Total population: 160

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
50
33.33%
Level 4+ (Degree)
33
22%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
17
11.33%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
16
10.67%
Apprenticeship
16
10.67%
Total 16+ residents: 150

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
69
60.53%
Private landlord or letting agency
19
16.67%
Shared ownership
14
12.28%
Other social rented
5
4.39%
Owns with a mortgage
4
3.51%
Total households: 114

Property prices in Poole Town

Median price£270,000
Price per sq ft£342
Sales (last 12 months)160
Typical range (middle 50%)£190K – £352K

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.

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
Detached16£472,500£358
Semi-Detached21£357,500£388
Terraced44£315,000£373
Flats79£198,000£323

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£174,975£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
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£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
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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BH15 2QA.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BH15 2QA
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
10 Dec 2025103, Parkstone Road, Poole, BH15 2NZDetachedFreehold£649,000
19 Sept 202536A, Alverton Avenue, Poole, BH15 2QGDetachedFreehold£465,000
23 Apr 2026Flat 10, Andover Lodge, 94 - 98, Parkstone Road, Poole, BH15 2QEFlatsLeasehold£66,500
06 Mar 2026Flat 20, Andover Lodge, 94 - 98, Parkstone Road, Poole, BH15 2QEFlatsLeasehold£75,000
05 Sept 2025Flat 13, Andover Lodge, 94 - 98, Parkstone Road, Poole, BH15 2QEFlatsLeasehold£78,000

Schools

In the BH15 2QA postcode area, located within Parkstone, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BH15 2QA
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 mi16 plusThe Bournemouth and Poole CollegeFurther education

Good

0.4 miPrimaryOcean Academy PooleAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.4 miPrimarySt Mary's Catholic Primary School, PooleAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BH15 2QA

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BH15 2QA
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miParkgate Convenience StoreParkstone Road, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH15 2PBWalking directions to Parkgate Convenience Store
0.5 miLongfleet Service StationLongfleet Road, Poole, BH15 2HPWalking directions to Longfleet Service Station

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole district (2025-26).

Band A£1,510
Band B£1,762
Band C£2,013
Band D£2,265
Band E£2,768
Band F£3,271
Band G£3,775
Band H£4,530

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 2QA, 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)ParkstoneE02003210
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole 047AE01015452
Police ForceDorset
Postcode Introduced1985-04-01

Frequently asked questions about BH15 2QA

Is BH15 2QA (Parkstone) safe?

The area around BH15 2QA records about 30 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 anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near BH15 2QA?

The median sale price around BH15 2QA in Parkstone is £270,000 (about £342 per square foot) based on 160 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near BH15 2QA?

There are 8 schools close to BH15 2QA, including The Bournemouth and Poole College (Good), Ocean Academy Poole (Good) and St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Poole (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to BH15 2QA?

The closest station to BH15 2QA is Parkstone (Dorset), about 1,165 m away.

How deprived is the area around BH15 2QA?

BH15 2QA scores 1 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 30,438 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents BH15 2QA (Parkstone) in Parliament and on the local council?

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

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Data Sources

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.