BH15 1AS is an up-and-coming urban area on High Street, 0.9km from Lower Hamworthy in Poole. Administratively it sits within Poole Town ward and the Poole constituency.
For renters and young professionals, BH15 1AS offers a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. The daytime character shifts — traditional high streets with some larger stores, mostly employees. An average age of 29 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 68% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are high (149 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for BH15 1AS are sourced from Output Area E00172094 (shared with 379 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HIGH STREET, BH15 1AS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGH STREET, BH15 1AS.
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29
£ 43,200 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
BH15 1AS is a student and graduate zone — average age 29, 68% private renting, and the high-energy, high-turnover character of a university-adjacent neighbourhood. Higher crime warrants awareness — HMO density and nightlife are likely contributors.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BH15 1AS. The average age is 28.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Youthful and transient. Characterized by young adults and early-career individuals predominantly living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near BH15 1AS are high at 149 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Old Town Infant School and Nursery
Poole High School
Longfleet Church of England Primary School
The Cornerstone Academy
Oakdale Junior School
Twin Sails Infant and Nursery School
Hamworthy Park Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
45 nearby- Dorset Booze0.3 km
- Dorset Gifts0.5 km
- Go Go Grocery0.4 km
- R.N.L.I. Museum0.6 km
- Truly Scrumptious0.6 km
- + 40 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Quayside Bed & Breakfast0.5 km
- Cranborne House0.8 km
- Express by Holiday Inn0.5 km
- Travelodge0.4 km
Pub, NightClub
24 nearby- Poole Amateur Rowing Clubhouse0.7 km
- Antelope Hotel0.5 km
- The Angel0.4 km
- The Cockleshell0.3 km
- The Jolly Sailor0.5 km
- + 19 more
Restaurant, Cafe
84 nearby- BaxterStorey0.9 km
- Da Vinci's Restaurant0.5 km
- Flavours of Asia0.5 km
- Harry Rocks Snacks1.0 km
- Hennings Quayside Eatery0.5 km
- + 79 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Tesco0.5 km
- Sainsbury's0.4 km
- Aldi Stores Limited0.3 km
- Asda Stores Ltd0.2 km
- Sainsbury's0.2 km
Takeaway Shop
16 nearby- Quayside Chinese Takeaway0.5 km
- Seaway Fish and Chips0.3 km
- Master Chef1.0 km
- Mammy's Baps0.6 km
- Fish & Chips0.5 km
- + 11 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Poole0.2 km
- Parkstone (Dorset)2.5 km
- Hamworthy2.7 km
Bus Stops
- Old Library0.0 km
- Citizens Advice Bureau0.1 km
- Citizens Advice Bureau0.1 km
- Nelson Court0.2 km
- Nelson Court0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BH151AS · Data under Open Government Licence