A Ward of Houses, Not Flats
| Oakdale ward, 2021 Census | Figure |
|---|---|
| Households | 4,579 |
| Detached houses | 53.0% |
| All houses | 85.6% |
| Owner-occupied | 78% |
BCP says most Oakdale homes date from the 1930s, when Poole spread outwards over what had been farms, clay pits and the town's main cemetery. Recent sales on Dorchester Road, Stanley Green Road, Oakdale Road, Dale Valley Road and Christopher Crescent are almost all houses. That makes our house removals the most common booking here, often with a loft and garage to empty as well.
Extra-Care Housing on Dorchester Road
The former Oakdale Adult Education building on Dorchester Road, a 1930s school that has been empty since 2021, is planned for housing. In March 2025 BCP consulted on an extra-care scheme there of 60 one- and two-bedroom flats and 11 houses. Moving an older relative from a family house into a flat like these means choosing what goes and what does not, and we can clear the rest on the same day through our rubbish removal service.
Wimborne Road and Fleets Lane
Wimborne Road, the A35, runs through Oakdale from the town centre north to the Fleetsbridge roundabout on the edge of the ward. The Fleets Lane Industrial Estate and the retail park at Fleetsbridge bring trade traffic during the working day. There is no station in the ward, and most homes have a drive, so the van can usually load at the front door.