Living in Oakdale
A popular, practical Poole suburb with good-value family homes, well-regarded schools and easy access to the town centre, the quay and the harbour.
Average sold prices from Rightmove, based on HM Land Registry sales registered in the 12 months to July 2026.
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Oakdale at a glance
Oakdale sits just north of Poole town centre and is one of the town’s most established residential neighbourhoods. Its streets are lined with 1930s semis, bungalows and solid family homes, many with generous gardens, which makes it a natural next step for growing families and a steady favourite with downsizers.
It is also home to our Poole office on Dorchester Road, so this is a patch we know street by street. Buyers are drawn by the combination of sensible prices, good schools and a short trip to Poole Quay, Poole Park and the beaches, while sellers benefit from consistent demand throughout the year.
Life in Oakdale
Close to Poole town centre
A short trip to the Dolphin Centre, Poole Quay and the station, without paying town-centre prices.
Family-friendly
Well-established primary and secondary schools, parks and quiet residential streets.
Great value
One of Poole’s more affordable family-home areas, with room to extend and improve.
Schools in and around Oakdale
Primary
- St Mary’s RC Primary School
- Stanley Green Infant Academy
- Oakdale Junior School
Secondary
- Poole High School
- St Edward’s RC/CE School
Catchment areas and admissions change, so please check the latest Ofsted reports and BCP Council admissions guidance before you buy.
Recently sold in and around Oakdale
A selection of homes we have recently sold or agreed sales on in and around Oakdale. Thinking of selling? We have buyers looking now.
Hennings Park Road, Oakdale, Poole
White Horse Drive, Oakdale, Poole
Oakdale Road, Oakdale, Poole
Vicarage Road, Oakdale, Poole
Stanley Green Road, Oakdale, Poole
Daisy Close, Oakdale, Poole,
Estate agents and letting agents in Oakdale
Athertons is an independent estate and letting agent based at 14 Dorchester Road, Oakdale, just minutes from Oakdale. Our Poole team sells and lets homes across Oakdale and the surrounding area, with honest valuations, professional marketing and a personal service from start to finish.
Selling in Oakdale
Free valuations, professional photography and marketing on all the major property portals.
Letting in Oakdale
Tenant find, rent collection and fully managed lettings, with every compliance check covered.
Buying or renting
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Call our Poole office on 01202 681113 or visit our Poole branch page.
The Oakdale property market
The average sold price in Oakdale is around £365,810. Prices over the last year were similar to the year before and about 2% above the 2022 peak. Our Poole team sells and lets homes here every week, so for an accurate figure for your own home, book a free valuation.
Oakdale FAQs
Is Oakdale a good place to live?
A popular, practical Poole suburb with good-value family homes, well-regarded schools and easy access to the town centre, the quay and the harbour. It’s especially popular with families, first-time buyers moving up the ladder and downsizers looking for a bungalow close to amenities.
How much does a house cost in Oakdale?
Homes in Oakdale sold for an average of £365,810 over the past year, with detached homes around £409,611, semi-detached homes around £347,029 and terraced homes around £325,391. These figures are from Rightmove, based on HM Land Registry sales registered to July 2026. For an accurate figure for your home, book a free valuation with Athertons.
What types of homes are there in Oakdale?
You’ll mostly find 1930s–1960s semi-detached and detached houses, bungalows and some newer infill developments.
Which schools are near Oakdale?
Schools in and around Oakdale include St Mary’s RC Primary School, Stanley Green Infant Academy, Oakdale Junior School, Poole High School and St Edward’s RC/CE School. Catchment areas change, so always check the latest Ofsted reports and BCP Council admissions guidance before you buy.
Which estate agent covers Oakdale?
Athertons covers Oakdale and the rest of Poole from our Poole office on Dorchester Road in Oakdale. Call 01202 681113 or book a free, no-obligation valuation online.
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Photo: Poole Park lake by LordHarris (public domain), via Wikimedia Commons.