BH13 6BZ is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Leicester Road, 0.3km from Branksome Park in Poole. Administratively it sits within Canford Cliffs ward and the Poole constituency.
For families considering a move, BH13 6BZ represents a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. By day, the area transitions to a large scale education character: large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. At 49 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 67% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 11 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £1.9M, down 15.3% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for BH13 6BZ are sourced from Output Area E00077882 (shared with 22 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LEICESTER ROAD, BH13 6BZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LEICESTER ROAD, BH13 6BZ.
402
49
£ 53,200 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BH13 6BZ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, BH13 6BZ combines high owner-occupation (67%), strong property values (£1.9M median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address. Property prices are trending down 15.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BH13 6BZ. The average age is 48.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 1,460,000
9 sales · Mean £ 1,515,777
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BH13 6BZ has low crime rates — 11 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Victoria Education Centre
Courthill Infant School
Heatherlands Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
14 nearby- Hasluck's0.4 km
- Homesense0.9 km
- Imran Brothers Grocery Store0.9 km
- Majestic Wine Warehouses Ltd0.9 km
- Penn Hill Flooring LTD0.4 km
- + 9 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Grasshopper1.0 km
- Jenkins & Sons0.4 km
- Masonic Hall Branksome0.9 km
- The Branksome Railway Hotel0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
13 nearby- Bay Leaf Cafe0.8 km
- Gossip Cicchetti0.4 km
- Isabels Brasserrie0.6 km
- Patisserie Mark Bennett0.4 km
- Penn Central0.4 km
- + 8 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- The Southern Co-op0.4 km
- Tesco0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- Canford Cliffs Kiosk0.3 km
- China Fusion0.8 km
- Mias Fish and Chips0.9 km
- Nick the Fish0.4 km
- Scooby Pizza & Kebab0.8 km
- + 5 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Greenhouse Christian Centre0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Branksome0.8 km
- Parkstone (Dorset)2.0 km
- Bournemouth4.1 km
Bus Stops
- Penn Hill Corner0.4 km
- Penn Hill Corner0.4 km
- Greenhaven0.4 km
- Greenhaven0.4 km
- Penn Hill Corner0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: BH136BZ · Data under Open Government Licence