Living in Parkstone

Area guide · Poole

Living in Parkstone

From the independent bars and cafés of Ashley Cross to harbourside walks at Whitecliff, Parkstone offers period homes, great schools and a real community feel.

£429,029
Average sold price
£586,256
Average detached
£384,820
Average semi-detached
£278,120
Average flat

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

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About the area

Parkstone at a glance

Parkstone stretches from the busy shops of Ashley Road in Upper Parkstone down to the harbour in Lower Parkstone. At its heart is Ashley Cross, a village-style hub of independent restaurants, bars, cafés and boutiques that gives the area a lively, sociable feel.

Lower Parkstone is a short walk from Poole Park and Whitecliff Harbourside Park, with its views across Poole Harbour to Brownsea Island, and Parkstone railway station gives easy links to Bournemouth and London. Period Victorian and Edwardian houses sit alongside apartment conversions and modern homes, so there is something for every stage of life.

Why people love it

Life in Parkstone

Ashley Cross

A village-style centre with independent restaurants, bars and a strong community feel.

Parks and harbour

Poole Park and Whitecliff Harbourside Park are right on the doorstep.

Well connected

Parkstone station and regular buses into Poole and Bournemouth.

Education

Schools in and around Parkstone

Primary

  • Heatherlands Primary School
  • Courthill Infant School
  • Livingstone Road Infant and Junior Schools
  • Baden-Powell and St Peter’s CE Junior School
  • St Joseph’s RC Primary School

Secondary

  • St Aldhelm’s Academy
  • Parkstone Grammar School (girls’ grammar 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 Parkstone

Athertons is an independent estate and letting agent based at 14 Dorchester Road, Oakdale, just minutes from Parkstone. Our Poole team sells and lets homes across Parkstone 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 Parkstone property market

The average sold price in Parkstone is around £429,029. Average prices were about 2% lower than the previous year, which is creating opportunities for buyers. 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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