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BH15 3DW

Mellstock Road

Oakdale

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Detailed insights for BH15 3DW

Overview

Postcode BH15 3DW is located in an urban city, within the Oakdale 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 0.7 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is St George's playing field.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
26
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
24.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

5/10

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.

Crime level

2/10

Oakdale West has a very low crime rate, with approximately 25.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

24.6%

Approximately 24.6% 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.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in Oakdale West is £56,943 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 319 ft away from BH15 3DW.

Flood risk

No risk

Oakdale West near BH15 3DW 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 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for BH15 3DW
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

Poole

N/A

Walking directions to Poole

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for BH15 3DW
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miSt George's playing fieldSmallWalking directions to St George's playing field
0.2 miOakdale Community ParkSmallWalking directions to Oakdale Community Park

Area Profile

Population
307
Population density
3,396 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
11.67(-65%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.76(-55%)
Shoplifting
5.53(-16%)
Other theft
3.69(-34%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.07(-53%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
283
92.79%
Other White
9
2.95%
Indian
4
1.31%
Irish
3
0.98%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
2
0.66%
Total population: 305

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
70
27.03%
Level 3 (A level)
51
19.69%
No qualifications
49
18.92%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
42
16.22%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
24
9.27%
Total 16+ residents: 259

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
47
36.15%
Owns with a mortgage
34
26.15%
Social rents from council
21
16.15%
Private landlord or letting agency
12
9.23%
Other social rented
11
8.46%
Total households: 130

Property prices in Oakdale

Median price£356,000
Price per sq ft£372
Sales (last 12 months)131
Typical range (middle 50%)£320K – £433K

Based on 131 recent sales, the median property price is £356,000 (about £372 per square foot) in Oakdale area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £630,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Oakdale over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached77£421,000£389
Semi-Detached34£335,000£354
Terraced8£328,750£372
Flats12£195,000£268

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Oakdale

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Oakdale.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£298,475£150,000£265,000£251,000
2017£312,250£166,500£279,000£252,000
2018£325,000£185,000£279,950£251,000
2019£339,500£185,000£298,000£258,000
2020£367,000£175,000£290,000£268,000
2021£370,250£189,950£310,000£288,000
2022£422,500£217,500£353,500£319,750
2023£420,000£205,000£335,750£290,000
2024£415,000£195,000£320,000£320,000
2025£390,000£195,000£350,000£305,000
2026£428,750£137,500£340,000£342,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Oakdale.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Oakdale.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£318£232£286£257
2017£326£285£288£280
2018£338£280£308£314
2019£326£269£322£290
2020£361£279£322£306
2021£377£297£313£362
2022£412£327£366£349
2023£376£305£334£352
2024£405£348£365£317
2025£390£294£362£380
2026£392£214£355£366
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Oakdale.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Oakdale in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BH15 3DW.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BH15 3DW
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
17 Jul 20257, Shottsford Road, Poole, BH15 3DTDetachedFreehold£330,000
10 Feb 202612, Marlott Road, Poole, BH15 3DXDetachedFreehold£630,000
05 Dec 202510, Marlott Road, Poole, BH15 3DXDetachedFreehold£325,000
26 May 2026203, Wimborne Road, Poole, BH15 2EGSemi-DetachedFreehold£325,000
12 Mar 2026214, Wimborne Road, Poole, BH15 2ELDetachedFreehold£286,000

Schools

In the BH15 3DW postcode area, located within Oakdale West, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BH15 3DW
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryOakdale Junior SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.4 miPrimaryLongfleet Church of England Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.4 miPrimaryStanley Green Infant AcademyAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BH15 3DW

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BH15 3DW
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miTesco Express131-139 Fernside Road, Poole, BH15 2EWWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.3 miLondis347 Wimborne Road, Poole, BH15 3EDWalking directions to Londis
0.3 miCo-op FoodWimborne Road, Poole, BH15 2BSWalking directions to Co-op Food

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 3DW, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Felicity Joy Rice

Oakdale - Elected 4 May 2023

The Party for Poole People Ltd.

Pete Miles

Oakdale - Elected 4 May 2023

The Party for Poole People Ltd.

Member of parliament

Neil Duncan-Jordan

Poole - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionSouth WestUKK
Parliamentary ConstituencyPooleE14001429
WardOakdaleE05012671
ParishBournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, unparished areaE43000298
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Oakdale WestE02003205
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole 034BE01015446
Police ForceDorset
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about BH15 3DW

Is BH15 3DW (Oakdale West) safe?

The area around BH15 3DW 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.

What is the average house price near BH15 3DW?

The median sale price around BH15 3DW in Oakdale West is £356,000 (about £372 per square foot) based on 131 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near BH15 3DW?

There are 11 schools close to BH15 3DW, including Oakdale Junior School (Good), Longfleet Church of England Primary School (Good) and Stanley Green Infant Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to BH15 3DW?

The closest station to BH15 3DW is Poole, about 1,177 m away.

How deprived is the area around BH15 3DW?

BH15 3DW 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).

Who represents BH15 3DW (Oakdale West) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Poole covering BH15 3DW is Neil Duncan-Jordan (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Felicity Joy Rice (The Party for Poole People Ltd.) and Pete Miles (The Party for Poole People Ltd.).

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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.