Postcode Analysis Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, South West

PROSPEROUS STREET, BH15 1AX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PROSPEROUS STREET, BH15 1AX.

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Population

343

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Avg Age

29

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Avg Income

£ 43,200 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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1/10
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1/10
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6/10
workEmployment
2/10
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9/10
paymentsAffluence
4/10
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10/10
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1/10
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5/10
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Area Character

Very young, very high renting. At 29 years average age and 68% private renter occupancy, BH15 1AX is a classic student-to-graduate transition zone. Higher crime warrants awareness — HMO density and nightlife are likely contributors.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

BH15 1AX is an up-and-coming urban area on Prosperous Street, 0.7km from Lower Hamworthy in Poole. Administratively it sits within Poole Town ward and the Poole constituency.

For renters and young professionals, BH15 1AX offers a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. By day, the area transitions to a eat, drink and be merry character: areas dominated by food and entertainment. With residents averaging 29 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 68% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are high (163 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: With prices averaging £130k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. 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 1AX are sourced from Output Area E00172094 (shared with 379 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BH15 1AX. 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

White / British84.0%
Asian / British Asian4.1%
Black / African / Caribbean2.6%
Other / Mixed9.3%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 5%
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Age & Housing: A notably young demographic dominated by renters. The population leans heavily toward young adults in their twenties and thirties.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 131,000

8 sales · Mean £ 130,250

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime rates near BH15 1AX are high at 163 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences197
Anti-social behaviour190
Shoplifting98
Criminal damage and arson52
Other theft36

school Local Schools

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Old Town Infant School and Nursery

Good202 pupils0.3 km
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Poole High School

Good1913 pupils1.1 km
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The Cornerstone Academy

Good518 pupils1.2 km
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Twin Sails Infant and Nursery School

Good400 pupils1.3 km
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Hamworthy Park Junior School

Good466 pupils1.4 km
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Longfleet Church of England Primary School

Good627 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

43 nearby
  • Dorset Booze0.0 km
  • Dorset Gifts0.2 km
  • Go Go Grocery0.1 km
  • R.N.L.I. Museum0.4 km
  • Truly Scrumptious0.3 km
  • + 38 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Quayside Bed & Breakfast0.3 km
  • Express by Holiday Inn0.8 km
  • Travelodge0.6 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

24 nearby
  • Poole Amateur Rowing Clubhouse0.5 km
  • Antelope Hotel0.2 km
  • The Angel0.2 km
  • The Cockleshell0.1 km
  • The Jolly Sailor0.2 km
  • + 19 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

81 nearby
  • BaxterStorey0.6 km
  • Da Vinci's Restaurant0.2 km
  • Flavours of Asia0.2 km
  • Harry Rocks Snacks0.7 km
  • Hennings Quayside Eatery0.2 km
  • + 76 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Tesco0.2 km
  • Aldi Stores Limited0.5 km
  • Sainsbury's0.1 km
  • Asda Stores Ltd0.3 km
  • Sainsbury's0.4 km
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Takeaway Shop

16 nearby
  • Quayside Chinese Takeaway0.3 km
  • Seaway Fish and Chips0.1 km
  • Eva's Cafe0.6 km
  • Sandwiches etc0.3 km
  • Mammy's Baps0.8 km
  • + 11 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Poole0.5 km
  • Hamworthy2.7 km
  • Parkstone (Dorset)2.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Old Orchard0.1 km
  • Old Orchard0.1 km
  • Orchard Plaza0.1 km
  • Nelson Court0.1 km
  • Nelson Court0.1 km