BH15 1EJ is an active urban area on Strand Street, 0.5km from Lower Hamworthy in Poole. Administratively it sits within Poole Town ward and the Poole constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — 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. The daytime character shifts — areas dominated by food and entertainment. With an average age of 45, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 54% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 139 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £200k, down 25.0% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for BH15 1EJ are sourced from Output Area E00078205 (shared with 26 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
STRAND STREET, BH15 1EJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for STRAND STREET, BH15 1EJ.
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
No single demographic signal dominates BH15 1EJ — age 45, 44% ownership, 54% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £200k. Property prices are trending down 25.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BH15 1EJ. 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
Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 147,500
8 sales · Mean £ 157,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around BH15 1EJ is above average at 139 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
Hamworthy Park Junior School
Poole High School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
41 nearby- Dorset Booze0.2 km
- Dorset Gifts0.1 km
- Go Go Grocery0.1 km
- R.N.L.I. Museum0.2 km
- Truly Scrumptious0.1 km
- + 36 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Quayside Bed & Breakfast0.1 km
- Express by Holiday Inn1.0 km
- Travelodge0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
23 nearby- Poole Amateur Rowing Clubhouse0.4 km
- Antelope Hotel0.1 km
- The Angel0.2 km
- The Cockleshell0.2 km
- The Jolly Sailor0.1 km
- + 18 more
Restaurant, Cafe
81 nearby- BaxterStorey0.4 km
- Da Vinci's Restaurant0.1 km
- Flavours of Asia0.1 km
- Harry Rocks Snacks0.5 km
- Hennings Quayside Eatery0.0 km
- + 76 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Tesco0.2 km
- Aldi Stores Limited0.7 km
- Sainsbury's0.1 km
- Asda Stores Ltd0.5 km
- Sainsbury's0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
15 nearby- Quayside Chinese Takeaway0.1 km
- Seaway Fish and Chips0.2 km
- Eva's Cafe0.8 km
- Sandwiches etc0.5 km
- Fish & Chips0.1 km
- + 10 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Poole0.7 km
- Hamworthy2.7 km
- Parkstone (Dorset)2.9 km
Bus Stops
- The Portsmouth Hoy0.1 km
- Lord Nelson0.1 km
- Orchard Plaza0.1 km
- Dolphin Quays0.1 km
- Poole Museum0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: BH151EJ · Data under Open Government Licence