Postcode Analysis Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, South West

PITWINES CLOSE, BH15 1ES House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PITWINES CLOSE, BH15 1ES.

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Population

405

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Avg Age

30

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Avg Income

£ 43,200 /yr

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Employed

30%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BH15 1ES 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.

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1/10
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1/10
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5/10
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2/10
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7/10
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2/10
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10/10
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2/10
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9/10
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Area Character

With 52% social renting, BH15 1ES is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.

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

BH15 1ES is a lively urban neighbourhood on Pitwines Close, 0.9km from Longfleet in Poole. Administratively it sits within Poole Town ward and the Poole constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, BH15 1ES is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. The daytime character shifts — traditional high streets with some larger stores, mostly employees. An average age of 30 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 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 above average at 119 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £260k.

Census 2021 statistics for BH15 1ES are sourced from Output Area E00172095 (shared with 7 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 1ES. 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

White / British85.1%
Asian / British Asian4.2%
Black / African / Caribbean6.2%
Other / Mixed4.5%

Economic Activity

30%Active
FT: 18%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: Predominantly a younger renting crowd. The neighborhood has a low average age and high rental density compared to the national baseline.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 250,000

7 sales · Mean £ 237,571

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

Crime around BH15 1ES is above average at 119 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 behaviour227
Violence and sexual offences180
Shoplifting61
Criminal damage and arson38
Public order34

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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Longfleet Church of England Primary School

Good627 pupils1.1 km
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St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Poole

Good414 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

45 nearby
  • Dorset Booze0.6 km
  • Dorset Gifts0.7 km
  • Go Go Grocery0.7 km
  • R.N.L.I. Museum0.9 km
  • Truly Scrumptious0.8 km
  • + 40 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

4 nearby
  • Quayside Bed & Breakfast0.8 km
  • Cranborne House0.9 km
  • Express by Holiday Inn0.4 km
  • Travelodge0.8 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

23 nearby
  • Antelope Hotel0.8 km
  • The Angel0.7 km
  • The Cockleshell0.5 km
  • The Jolly Sailor0.7 km
  • The King's Head0.8 km
  • + 18 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

81 nearby
  • Da Vinci's Restaurant0.7 km
  • Flavours of Asia0.8 km
  • Hennings Quayside Eatery0.7 km
  • Hortons0.6 km
  • Hotel du Vin and Bistro0.9 km
  • + 76 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Tesco0.6 km
  • Aldi Stores Limited0.1 km
  • Sainsbury's0.6 km
  • Asda Stores Ltd0.6 km
  • Sainsbury's0.3 km
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Takeaway Shop

14 nearby
  • Quayside Chinese Takeaway0.8 km
  • Seaway Fish and Chips0.6 km
  • Eva's Cafe0.3 km
  • Sandwiches etc0.4 km
  • Mammy's Baps0.6 km
  • + 9 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Poole0.5 km
  • Parkstone (Dorset)2.2 km
  • Hamworthy3.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Poole Quarter0.1 km
  • Seldown Coach Station0.2 km
  • Wilts and Dorset Depot0.2 km
  • Taverner Close0.2 km
  • Sainsburys0.2 km