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.
PITWINES CLOSE, BH15 1ES House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PITWINES CLOSE, BH15 1ES.
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£ 43,200 /yr
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Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Old Town Infant School and Nursery
Poole High School
Longfleet Church of England Primary School
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Poole
storefront Nearby Amenities
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, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Quayside Bed & Breakfast0.8 km
- Cranborne House0.9 km
- Express by Holiday Inn0.4 km
- Travelodge0.8 km
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, 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
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Tesco0.6 km
- Aldi Stores Limited0.1 km
- Sainsbury's0.6 km
- Asda Stores Ltd0.6 km
- Sainsbury's0.3 km
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
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Postcode Profile: BH151ES · Data under Open Government Licence