BH15 — POOLE | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in BH15

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in BH15 is £357,261, which is 16% below the Dorset average of £425,376.

Properties in BH15 cost 24.5% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in BH15 have fallen 2.2% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£439,711	459
Semi-detached	£339,788	281
Terraced	£314,689	286
Flat	£218,391	599
All types	£357,261	1697

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in BH15

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 71.4 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, BH15 has a crime rate 12% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

22.8 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)

Burglary

2.1 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)

Vehicle crime

3.2 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)

Antisocial behaviour

19.6 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)

Other theft

12.9 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)

This area

National average

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Schools in BH15

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

BH15 has 10 schools within or near its boundaries, including 0 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
St Edward's Roman Catholic/Church of England School, Poole	Secondary	Not inspected	mi
The Cornerstone Academy	Secondary	Not inspected	mi
Stanley Green Infant Academy	Primary	Not inspected	mi
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Poole	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Old Town Infant School and Nursery	Primary	Not inspected	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

39,945

Population

Median Age

64%

Owner-Occupied

74%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied

64.0%

Private rent

23.0%

Social rent

13.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in BH15 are 340.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

340.0 Mbps

Avg Download

61.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

98%

Superfast Coverage

83%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in BH15 is collected by Bournemouth Council. The Band D rate is £2,134/year.

Band A

8.0%

Band B

14.0%

Band C

25.0%

Band D

22.0%

Band E

16.0%

Band F

9.0%

Band G

5.0%

Band H

1.0%

Area Summary

BH15 — POOLE

Area Summary

BH15 (POOLE) offers above-average property prices (£357,261, 24% above national average), 10 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (340 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Average

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Nearby Postcodes

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in BH15?

The average house price in BH15 (POOLE) is £357,261, based on 1697 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 24% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 2.2% over the past year.

Is BH15 a safe area to live?

Crime in BH15 is close to the national average at 71.4 crimes per 1,000 residents. The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (22.8 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (19.6 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in BH15?

There are 10 schools in or near BH15. 0% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 0 Good. None require improvement.

What is the council tax in BH15?

Council tax in BH15 is collected by Bournemouth Council. The Band D rate is £2,134 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.

What broadband speeds are available in BH15?

The average broadband download speed in BH15 is 340 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 98% of premises, ultrafast to 83%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in BH15 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 64% of homes in BH15 are owner-occupied. 23% are privately rented and 13% are social housing. The total population is approximately 39,945.