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BH15

POOLE

Dorset, South West, England

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BH15 covers POOLE in Dorset, South West.

Avg price £357,261
1yr change ▼ 2.2%
Crime 12% below avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£357,261

▼ 2.2% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

24% above national avg

Crime Rate

71.4/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

12% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

10 schools

Broadband Speed

340 Mbps

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.

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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

£326K £347K £369K £390K £412K 2023 2024 2025

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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.

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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.

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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

0

Outstanding

0

Good

0

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

39,945

Population

44

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.

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340.0 Mbps

Avg Download

61.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

98%

Superfast Coverage

83%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

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

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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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Frequently Asked Questions about BH15 POOLE

What is the average house price in BH15 POOLE?
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 POOLE 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 is the population of BH15 POOLE?
The population of BH15 (POOLE) is approximately 39,945 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 44 years. 64% of homes are owner-occupied, 23% are privately rented, and 13% are social housing.
How fast is broadband 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 are schools like in BH15 POOLE?
There are 10 schools in or near BH15. 0% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 0 Good. None require improvement.

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