BH15 1BQ is an active urban area on Castle 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 1BQ 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 (141 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: With prices averaging £165k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 22.6% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for BH15 1BQ are sourced from Output Area E00078205 (shared with 26 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CASTLE STREET, BH15 1BQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CASTLE STREET, BH15 1BQ.
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 1BQ spans multiple life stages — average age 45, moderate ownership and renting. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £165k. Property prices are trending down 22.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BH15 1BQ. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 175,000
19 sales · Mean £ 193,431
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near BH15 1BQ are high at 141 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
Poole High School
Hamworthy Park Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
42 nearby- Dorset Booze0.2 km
- Dorset Gifts0.1 km
- Go Go Grocery0.2 km
- R.N.L.I. Museum0.3 km
- Truly Scrumptious0.2 km
- + 37 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Quayside Bed & Breakfast0.2 km
- Express by Holiday Inn1.0 km
- Travelodge0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
23 nearby- Poole Amateur Rowing Clubhouse0.5 km
- Antelope Hotel0.2 km
- The Angel0.2 km
- The Cockleshell0.2 km
- The Jolly Sailor0.1 km
- + 18 more
Restaurant, Cafe
81 nearby- BaxterStorey0.5 km
- Da Vinci's Restaurant0.1 km
- Flavours of Asia0.2 km
- Harry Rocks Snacks0.5 km
- Hennings Quayside Eatery0.1 km
- + 76 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Tesco0.1 km
- Aldi Stores Limited0.6 km
- Sainsbury's0.1 km
- Asda Stores Ltd0.5 km
- Sainsbury's0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
15 nearby- Quayside Chinese Takeaway0.2 km
- Seaway Fish and Chips0.1 km
- Eva's Cafe0.8 km
- Sandwiches etc0.4 km
- Fish & Chips0.0 km
- + 10 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Poole0.7 km
- Hamworthy2.7 km
- Parkstone (Dorset)2.9 km
Bus Stops
- Dolphin Quays0.1 km
- Lord Nelson0.1 km
- Poole Quay Ferry Landing0.1 km
- Poole Quay Ferry Landing0.1 km
- Poole Quay Ferry Landing0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: BH151BQ · Data under Open Government Licence