Postcode Analysis Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, South West

HIGH STREET, BH15 1BT House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGH STREET, BH15 1BT.

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Population

475

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 43,200 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BH15 1BT falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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1/10
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1/10
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5/10
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5/10
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9/10
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3/10
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10/10
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1/10
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6/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates BH15 1BT — age 38, 21% ownership, 43% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £142k.

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

BH15 1BT is an up-and-coming urban area on High Street, 0.6km from Lower Hamworthy in Poole. Administratively it sits within Poole Town ward and the Poole constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, BH15 1BT is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. The 38 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 34% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are high (151 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: With prices averaging £142k, 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 1BT are sourced from Output Area E00078228 (shared with 10 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 1BT. The average age is 38.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British82.5%
Asian / British Asian14.1%
Black / African / Caribbean0.8%
Other / Mixed2.5%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 120,000

3 sales · Mean £ 121,666

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

Crime rates near BH15 1BT are high at 151 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 offences184
Anti-social behaviour176
Shoplifting85
Criminal damage and arson51
Other theft32

school Local Schools

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Old Town Infant School and Nursery

Good202 pupils0.4 km
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The Cornerstone Academy

Good518 pupils1.2 km
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Poole High School

Good1913 pupils1.2 km
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Twin Sails Infant and Nursery School

Good400 pupils1.2 km
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Hamworthy Park Junior School

Good466 pupils1.3 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 Booze0.1 km
  • Dorset Gifts0.2 km
  • Go Go Grocery0.0 km
  • R.N.L.I. Museum0.3 km
  • Truly Scrumptious0.2 km
  • + 38 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Quayside Bed & Breakfast0.2 km
  • Express by Holiday Inn0.9 km
  • Travelodge0.6 km
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Pub, NightClub

24 nearby
  • Poole Amateur Rowing Clubhouse0.4 km
  • Antelope Hotel0.1 km
  • The Angel0.1 km
  • The Cockleshell0.2 km
  • The Jolly Sailor0.2 km
  • + 19 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

81 nearby
  • BaxterStorey0.5 km
  • Da Vinci's Restaurant0.2 km
  • Flavours of Asia0.1 km
  • Harry Rocks Snacks0.6 km
  • Hennings Quayside Eatery0.2 km
  • + 76 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Tesco0.3 km
  • Aldi Stores Limited0.6 km
  • Sainsbury's0.0 km
  • Asda Stores Ltd0.4 km
  • Sainsbury's0.5 km
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Takeaway Shop

16 nearby
  • Quayside Chinese Takeaway0.2 km
  • Seaway Fish and Chips0.1 km
  • Eva's Cafe0.7 km
  • Sandwiches etc0.3 km
  • Mammy's Baps0.9 km
  • + 11 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Poole0.6 km
  • Hamworthy2.6 km
  • Parkstone (Dorset)2.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Orchard Plaza0.0 km
  • Old Orchard0.1 km
  • Old Orchard0.1 km
  • St Aubyns Court0.1 km
  • St Aubyns Court0.2 km