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What's it like to live in Poole?

An overview of Poole around BH15 1SZschools, safety, transport, health services and what's within walking distance, drawn from official UK data.

Bournemouth, Christchurch and PooleBuilt on official UK data

Overall area score

41/ 100

Moderate

A summary of the topics below. Always read the detail — one strong or weak section can move the overall figure.

How Poole scores

Each score summarises official data for that topic, out of 100. Sections we don't yet have data for are left out rather than shown as zero.

Safety

39/ 100

Moderate

Schools

76/ 100

Excellent

Environment

43/ 100

Moderate

Health

7/ 100

Lower

What's around Poole

Counts and nearest examples within the local area, from official UK datasets.

Schools

  • Schools nearby20
  • Rated Outstanding1
  • Rated Good14
  • Closest: Old Town Infant School and Nursery · Primary · Ofsted Good

Health & NHS

  • GP surgeries3nearest Poole Town Surgery
  • Dentists3nearest Dorset Dental Clinic
  • Pharmacies3nearest Boots
  • Hospitals3nearest St Mary'S Hospital

Getting around

  • Bus stops3nearest Ashley Cross · 1.2 miles
  • Train stations3nearest Poole · 300 m

Everyday amenities

  • Food shops4nearest Holland & Barratt · 50 m
  • Restaurants & cafés4nearest Muffin Break · 40 m
  • Pubs & bars4nearest George Hotel · 110 m
  • Parks & green spaces5nearest Hunger Hill Green · 400 m
  • Banks & ATMs3nearest Barclays Local Poole · 60 m

Local context

Environmental and civic details recorded for Poole in public datasets.

Air quality
Good
Green space
Low
Ward
Poole Town
Council
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
MP
Neil Duncan-Jordan
Listed buildings within 500 m
10

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Figures are compiled from official public UK datasets and describe the area around BH15 1SZ. They are for general information only and are not legal, financial, planning or surveying advice — always carry out your own due diligence.