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BH15 3EB

Simmonds Close

Oakdale

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Overview

Postcode BH15 3EB is located in an urban city, within the Oakdale area 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 median sale price in Oakdale is £358,000 (around £375 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £325,000 and £430,000. The nearest station is Poole, about 0.8 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
63.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

5/10

Oakdale West has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 18,275 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 44% 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

63.6%

Approximately 63.6% 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

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 54 ft away from BH15 3EB.

Flood risk

No risk

Oakdale West near BH15 3EB 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 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for BH15 3EB
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.8 mi

Poole

N/A

Walking directions to Poole

Parks

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

Area Profile

Population
236
Population density
7,023.8 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
215
91.1%
Indian
7
2.97%
Other White
7
2.97%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller
5
2.12%
White and Asian (mixed)
1
0.42%
Total population: 236

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
57
29.23%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
42
21.54%
Level 4+ (Degree)
33
16.92%
Level 3 (A level)
25
12.82%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
24
12.31%
Total 16+ residents: 195

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
57
47.11%
Owns outright
20
16.53%
Other social rented
20
16.53%
Owns with a mortgage
12
9.92%
Private landlord or letting agency
8
6.61%
Total households: 121

Property prices in Oakdale

Median price: £358,000
Price per sq ft: £375
Sales (last 12 months): 137
Typical range (middle 50%): £325K – £430K

Based on 137 recent sales, the median property price is £358,000 (about £375 per square foot) in Oakdale area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £675,000.

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
Detached78£422,000£394
Semi-Detached37£340,000£359
Terraced12£310,000£376
Flats10£193,750£256

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£297,000£150,000£265,000£249,000
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£436,250£190,000£340,000£315,000
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£319£232£296£258
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£363£380
2026£392£245£366£325
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 3EB.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BH15 3EB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
30 Jan 2026Flat 17, Greenfield Mews, 7, Darbys Lane, Poole, BH15 3ERFlatsLeasehold£85,000
28 Jul 202649, Milestone Road, Poole, BH15 3DRDetachedFreehold£435,000
26 Jun 202625, Milestone Road, Poole, BH15 3DRDetachedFreehold£423,000
30 Jan 20264, Milestone Road, Poole, BH15 3DSDetachedFreehold£440,000
21 Oct 2025Flat 3, 301, Wimborne Road, Poole, BH15 3DHFlatsLeasehold£224,000

Schools

In the BH15 3EB postcode area, located within Oakdale West, there are 7 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 3EB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.3 miPrimaryOakdale Junior SchoolAcademy converter
0.3 miPrimaryStanley Green Infant AcademyAcademy converter
0.4 miPrimaryLongfleet Church of England Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of BH15 3EB

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

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 3EB, 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 3EB

Is BH15 3EB (Oakdale West) safe?

The area around BH15 3EB 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 3EB?

The median sale price around BH15 3EB in Oakdale is £358,000 (about £375 per square foot) based on 137 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near BH15 3EB?

There are 11 schools close to BH15 3EB, including Oakdale Junior School (Good), Stanley Green Infant Academy (Good) and Longfleet Church of England Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

What is the nearest station to BH15 3EB?

The closest station to BH15 3EB is Poole, about 1,365 m away.

How deprived is the area around BH15 3EB?

BH15 3EB scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 18,275 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Poole covering BH15 3EB 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.).