Postcode Analysis Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, South West

BH15 1ET House Prices & Local Information

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

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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 1ET 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 1ET is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.9km from Lower Hamworthy in Poole. Administratively it sits within Poole Town ward and the Poole constituency.

For renters and young professionals, BH15 1ET offers a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. Outside of residential hours, traditional high streets with some larger stores, mostly employees. 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 1ET 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 1ET. 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.

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

Crime rates near BH15 1ET 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 behaviour272
Violence and sexual offences247
Shoplifting130
Criminal damage and arson63
Other theft48

school Local Schools

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Old Town Infant School and Nursery

Good202 pupils0.1 km
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Poole High School

Good1913 pupils1.0 km
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Longfleet Church of England Primary School

Good627 pupils1.2 km
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The Cornerstone Academy

Good518 pupils1.4 km
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Oakdale Junior School

Good453 pupils1.5 km
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Twin Sails Infant and Nursery School

Good400 pupils1.5 km
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Hamworthy Park Junior School

Good466 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

45 nearby
  • Dorset Booze0.3 km
  • Dorset Gifts0.5 km
  • Go Go Grocery0.3 km
  • R.N.L.I. Museum0.6 km
  • Truly Scrumptious0.5 km
  • + 40 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

4 nearby
  • Quayside Bed & Breakfast0.5 km
  • Cranborne House0.9 km
  • Express by Holiday Inn0.5 km
  • Travelodge0.5 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

24 nearby
  • Poole Amateur Rowing Clubhouse0.7 km
  • Antelope Hotel0.4 km
  • The Angel0.4 km
  • The Cockleshell0.3 km
  • The Jolly Sailor0.5 km
  • + 19 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

84 nearby
  • BaxterStorey0.9 km
  • Da Vinci's Restaurant0.5 km
  • Flavours of Asia0.4 km
  • Harry Rocks Snacks0.9 km
  • Hennings Quayside Eatery0.5 km
  • + 79 more
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Supermarkets

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

14 nearby
  • Quayside Chinese Takeaway0.5 km
  • Seaway Fish and Chips0.3 km
  • Mammy's Baps0.6 km
  • Fish & Chips0.4 km
  • Flower Computers Ltd T/A The Churro Shop0.5 km
  • + 9 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Poole0.3 km
  • Parkstone (Dorset)2.5 km
  • Hamworthy2.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Old Library0.1 km
  • Citizens Advice Bureau0.1 km
  • Citizens Advice Bureau0.1 km
  • Nelson Court0.1 km
  • Nelson Court0.2 km