BH17 is a postcode district in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, South West, covering 434 active and 281 retired postcodes.
The largest share of BH17 (16%) is characterised by a settled suburban family area with high owner-occupation and stability, alongside a rural area with a significant number of older people in rented flats (9%). This mix of 10 distinct neighbourhood types makes BH17 one of the more varied districts in the region.
Property: Average house prices in BH17 are around £379k, up 16.4% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across BH17 at 213 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. An average age of 43 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.
Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full BH17 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.
BH17 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the BH17 postcode area.
22,754
43
£ 41,533 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 70% owner-occupation and average age 43, BH17 has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £379k. Property prices are trending up 16.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
school Local Schools
Parkstone Grammar School
Poole Grammar School
Montacute School
Magna Academy
Longspee Academy
Ad Astra Infant School
Canford Heath Infant School
Canford Heath Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Premier Inn Poole North
- Travelodge Poole North
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Canford Heath Residents & Comm
- The Acorn
- The Haymoor
- The Pilot
Restaurant, Cafe
22 nearby- David Lloyd Club
- Dolphin Indoor Bowls Club
- BaxterStorey@Siemens
- Burger King
- Cake me Crazy Cafe
- + 17 more
Takeaway Shop
14 nearby- Adastral Fish and Chips
- Chopstick House
- Creekmoor Plaice
- Domino's Pizza
- Flames Grill
- + 9 more
Retailers - Other
19 nearby- Arrowedge Limited
- Boots
- Bournemouth & Poole Mobile Market Ltd
- Julias House
- McColls
- + 14 more
Supermarkets
10 nearby- Asda Petrol Station
- Asda Stores Ltd
- Co-op
- Iceland
- Insanity Retro Gaming
- + 5 more
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