BH15 1AU is a lively urban neighbourhood on High Street, 0.9km from Longfleet in Poole. Administratively it sits within Poole Town ward and the Poole constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, BH15 1AU is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. During the day, traditional high streets with some larger stores, mostly employees. The community skews young professional (average age 30) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 52% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 18% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are high (140 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for BH15 1AU are sourced from Output Area E00172095 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HIGH STREET, BH15 1AU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGH STREET, BH15 1AU.
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30
£ 43,200 /yr
30%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BH15 1AU falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
BH15 1AU has a significant social housing presence — 52% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BH15 1AU. The average age is 29.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A notably young demographic dominated by renters. The population leans heavily toward young adults in their twenties and thirties.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near BH15 1AU are high at 140 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
Oakdale Junior School
The Cornerstone Academy
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Poole
Twin Sails Infant and Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
48 nearby- Dorset Booze0.4 km
- Dorset Gifts0.6 km
- Go Go Grocery0.5 km
- R.N.L.I. Museum0.8 km
- Truly Scrumptious0.7 km
- + 43 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Quayside Bed & Breakfast0.7 km
- Cranborne House0.7 km
- Express by Holiday Inn0.4 km
- Travelodge0.4 km
Pub, NightClub
24 nearby- Poole Amateur Rowing Clubhouse0.9 km
- Antelope Hotel0.6 km
- The Angel0.5 km
- The Cockleshell0.4 km
- The Jolly Sailor0.6 km
- + 19 more
Restaurant, Cafe
84 nearby- BaxterStorey1.0 km
- Da Vinci's Restaurant0.6 km
- Flavours of Asia0.6 km
- Hennings Quayside Eatery0.6 km
- Hortons0.4 km
- + 79 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Tesco0.6 km
- Sainsbury's0.5 km
- Aldi Stores Limited0.3 km
- Asda Stores Ltd0.2 km
- Sainsbury's0.1 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
18 nearby- Quayside Chinese Takeaway0.6 km
- Seaway Fish and Chips0.4 km
- Delicious Pizza & Kebab1.0 km
- Master Chef0.9 km
- Mammy's Baps0.4 km
- + 13 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Poole0.2 km
- Parkstone (Dorset)2.4 km
- Hamworthy2.7 km
Bus Stops
- Old Library0.1 km
- Serpentine Lane0.2 km
- Sainsburys0.2 km
- Citizens Advice Bureau0.2 km
- Sainsburys0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BH151AU · Data under Open Government Licence