Postcode Analysis Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, South West

HIGH STREET, BH15 1DB House Prices & Local Information

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

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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

BH15 1DB is a student and graduate zone — average age 29, 68% private renting, and the high-energy, high-turnover character of a university-adjacent neighbourhood. Higher crime warrants awareness — HMO density and nightlife are likely contributors. Property prices are trending down 27.0% year-on-year.

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

BH15 1DB is an up-and-coming urban area on High Street, 0.8km from Lower Hamworthy in Poole. Administratively it sits within Poole Town ward and the Poole constituency.

For renters and young professionals, BH15 1DB offers a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. During the day, urban high streets with mixed ethnicity and businesses. The community skews young professional (average age 29) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 68% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are high (173 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: With prices averaging £168k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 27.0% year-on-year. 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 1DB 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 1DB. 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.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 173,500

4 sales · Mean £ 186,250

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

Crime rates near BH15 1DB are high at 173 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 behaviour219
Violence and sexual offences216
Shoplifting103
Criminal damage and arson57
Other theft38

school Local Schools

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Old Town Infant School and Nursery

Good202 pupils0.2 km
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Poole High School

Good1913 pupils1.1 km
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The Cornerstone Academy

Good518 pupils1.3 km
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Twin Sails Infant and Nursery School

Good400 pupils1.3 km
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Longfleet Church of England Primary School

Good627 pupils1.4 km
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Hamworthy Park Junior School

Good466 pupils1.4 km
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Oakdale Junior School

Good453 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

43 nearby
  • Dorset Booze0.1 km
  • Dorset Gifts0.3 km
  • Go Go Grocery0.2 km
  • R.N.L.I. Museum0.5 km
  • Truly Scrumptious0.4 km
  • + 38 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Quayside Bed & Breakfast0.4 km
  • Express by Holiday Inn0.7 km
  • Travelodge0.5 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

24 nearby
  • Poole Amateur Rowing Clubhouse0.6 km
  • Antelope Hotel0.3 km
  • The Angel0.2 km
  • The Cockleshell0.1 km
  • The Jolly Sailor0.3 km
  • + 19 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

82 nearby
  • BaxterStorey0.7 km
  • Da Vinci's Restaurant0.3 km
  • Flavours of Asia0.3 km
  • Harry Rocks Snacks0.8 km
  • Hennings Quayside Eatery0.3 km
  • + 77 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Tesco0.3 km
  • Aldi Stores Limited0.4 km
  • Sainsbury's0.2 km
  • Asda Stores Ltd0.3 km
  • Sainsbury's0.3 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

16 nearby
  • Quayside Chinese Takeaway0.4 km
  • Seaway Fish and Chips0.2 km
  • Eva's Cafe0.5 km
  • Sandwiches etc0.2 km
  • Mammy's Baps0.7 km
  • + 11 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Poole0.4 km
  • Hamworthy2.6 km
  • Parkstone (Dorset)2.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Nelson Court0.1 km
  • Nelson Court0.1 km
  • Old Orchard0.2 km
  • St Aubyns Court0.2 km
  • Old Orchard0.2 km