Living in Oakdale

Area guide · Poole

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.

£365,810
Average sold price
£409,611
Average detached
£347,029
Average semi-detached
£325,391
Average terraced

Average sold prices from Rightmove, based on HM Land Registry sales registered in the 12 months to July 2026.

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About the area

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.

Why people love it

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.

Education

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.

Your local agent

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.

Call our Poole office on 01202 681113 or visit our Poole branch page.

Property market

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.

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Photo: Poole Park lake by LordHarris (public domain), via Wikimedia Commons.