Postcode Analysis Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, South West

BH15 1BY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BH15 1BY.

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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
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2/10
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9/10
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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

Average age 29, 68% renting. BH15 1BY has the demographic fingerprint of a student and early-career professional neighbourhood — lively and high-turnover. 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 1BY is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.7km from Longfleet in Poole. Administratively it sits within Poole Town ward and the Poole constituency.

For renters and young professionals, BH15 1BY offers a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. Outside of residential hours, major retail centres of national and regional significance. At 29 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 68% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are high (154 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 1BY 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 1BY. 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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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 1BY are high at 154 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.

Anti-social behaviour216
Violence and sexual offences207
Shoplifting74
Criminal damage and arson43
Public order35

school Local Schools

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Old Town Infant School and Nursery

Good202 pupils0.4 km
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Poole High School

Good1913 pupils0.7 km
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Longfleet Church of England Primary School

Good627 pupils0.9 km
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Oakdale Junior School

Good453 pupils1.2 km
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St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Poole

Good414 pupils1.4 km
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The Cornerstone Academy

Good518 pupils1.6 km
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Ocean Academy Poole

Good302 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

48 nearby
  • Dorset Booze0.6 km
  • Dorset Gifts0.8 km
  • Go Go Grocery0.6 km
  • R.N.L.I. Museum0.9 km
  • Truly Scrumptious0.8 km
  • + 43 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

5 nearby
  • Quayside Bed & Breakfast0.8 km
  • Cranborne House0.6 km
  • Express by Holiday Inn0.3 km
  • Pine View Guest House0.9 km
  • Travelodge0.4 km
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Pub, NightClub

23 nearby
  • Antelope Hotel0.7 km
  • The Angel0.7 km
  • The Cockleshell0.6 km
  • The Jolly Sailor0.8 km
  • The King's Head0.7 km
  • + 18 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

84 nearby
  • Da Vinci's Restaurant0.8 km
  • Flavours of Asia0.7 km
  • Hennings Quayside Eatery0.8 km
  • Hortons0.6 km
  • Hotel du Vin and Bistro0.9 km
  • + 79 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Tesco0.7 km
  • Aldi Stores Limited0.4 km
  • Sainsbury's0.6 km
  • Asda Stores Ltd0.4 km
  • Sainsbury's0.2 km
  • + 1 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

18 nearby
  • Quayside Chinese Takeaway0.8 km
  • Seaway Fish and Chips0.6 km
  • Eva's Cafe0.2 km
  • Sandwiches etc0.3 km
  • Mammy's Baps0.3 km
  • + 13 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Poole0.1 km
  • Parkstone (Dorset)2.3 km
  • Hamworthy2.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Serpentine Road0.1 km
  • Serpentine Lane0.1 km
  • Kingland Road0.1 km
  • Kingland Road0.2 km
  • Bus Station0.2 km