BH15 1BP is an up-and-coming urban area on High Street, 0.5km from Lower Hamworthy in Poole. Administratively it sits within Poole Town ward and the Poole constituency.
For renters and young professionals, BH15 1BP offers residents in this subgroup are typically single or divorced eu-born migrants who live alone. many are aged 25 to 44 and are employed in sales and customer service occupations or are process, plant and machine operatives. a higher than group average proportion identify with the white ethnic group or other asian ethnicities, and many do not speak english very well or well. housing is principally in flats in the social or private rented sector, with households typically overcrowded, and home ownership rare. Outside of residential hours, areas dominated by food and entertainment. The 45 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 54% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are high (146 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 1BP are sourced from Output Area E00078205 (shared with 26 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HIGH STREET, BH15 1BP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGH STREET, BH15 1BP.
343
45
£ 43,200 /yr
56%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. BH15 1BP spans multiple life stages — average age 45, moderate ownership and renting. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BH15 1BP. The average age is 45.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near BH15 1BP are high at 146 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.
school Local Schools
Old Town Infant School and Nursery
The Cornerstone Academy
Twin Sails Infant and Nursery School
Hamworthy Park Junior School
Poole High School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
41 nearby- Dorset Booze0.2 km
- Dorset Gifts0.2 km
- Go Go Grocery0.1 km
- R.N.L.I. Museum0.2 km
- Truly Scrumptious0.1 km
- + 36 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Quayside Bed & Breakfast0.1 km
- Express by Holiday Inn1.0 km
- Travelodge0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
24 nearby- Poole Amateur Rowing Clubhouse0.3 km
- Antelope Hotel0.0 km
- The Angel0.1 km
- The Cockleshell0.3 km
- The Jolly Sailor0.2 km
- + 19 more
Restaurant, Cafe
81 nearby- BaxterStorey0.4 km
- Da Vinci's Restaurant0.2 km
- Flavours of Asia0.0 km
- Harry Rocks Snacks0.5 km
- Hennings Quayside Eatery0.1 km
- + 76 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Tesco0.3 km
- Aldi Stores Limited0.7 km
- Sainsbury's0.1 km
- Asda Stores Ltd0.5 km
- Sainsbury's0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
15 nearby- Quayside Chinese Takeaway0.1 km
- Seaway Fish and Chips0.2 km
- Eva's Cafe0.8 km
- Sandwiches etc0.4 km
- Fish & Chips0.2 km
- + 10 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Poole0.7 km
- Hamworthy2.6 km
- Parkstone (Dorset)2.9 km
Bus Stops
- Orchard Plaza0.1 km
- Poole Museum0.1 km
- The Portsmouth Hoy0.1 km
- Old Orchard0.1 km
- Old Orchard0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BH151BP · Data under Open Government Licence