BH14 0AF is a safe, established residential area on Buckholme Close, 0.3km from Salterns Raod in Poole. Administratively it sits within Parkstone ward and the Poole constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, BH14 0AF is a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. By day, the area transitions to a large scale education character: large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. At 47 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 72% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 19% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 29 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £476k.
Census 2021 statistics for BH14 0AF are sourced from Output Area E00078158 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BUCKHOLME CLOSE, BH14 0AF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BUCKHOLME CLOSE, BH14 0AF.
181
47
£ 46,700 /yr
28%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BH14 0AF falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
With 72% social renting, BH14 0AF is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BH14 0AF. The average age is 47.1. 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
£ 474,000
2 sales · Mean £ 474,000
Semi-Detached
£ 482,000
1 sales · Mean £ 482,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BH14 0AF has low crime rates — 29 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Baden-Powell and St Peter's Church of England Junior School
Ocean Academy Poole
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Poole
Longfleet Church of England Primary School
Livingstone Road Infant School
Courthill Infant School
Livingstone Road Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Co-op0.9 km
- The Southern Co-op0.8 km
- Co-op0.2 km
Retailers - Other
12 nearby- Highland Service Station0.9 km
- Bennetts Family Bakers Shop0.2 km
- Efe Convenience Store0.5 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy0.3 km
- Oxfam0.3 km
- + 7 more
Pub, NightClub
13 nearby- Parkstone Trades & Labour Hall0.9 km
- Sweet Home Inn0.8 km
- Bermuda Triangle0.1 km
- Blush0.5 km
- Bricklayers Arms aka Cheesy Does It0.2 km
- + 8 more
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Pintoh Thong0.9 km
- Golden Kebab0.5 km
- Parkway Fish Bar0.5 km
- Sea View Caterers (Broadstone)0.1 km
- Beijing Palace0.5 km
- + 2 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Blue Shutters Guest House0.4 km
- Fleetwater Guest House0.9 km
- South Rising Guest House0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
29 nearby- Chicken and Blues0.1 km
- Coast0.4 km
- Coffee #10.3 km
- Coffee Pantry0.9 km
- Dancing Moose0.3 km
- + 24 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Parkstone (Dorset)0.5 km
- Poole2.0 km
- Branksome2.6 km
Bus Stops
- Ashley Cross0.1 km
- Ashley Cross0.2 km
- Ashley Cross0.2 km
- Ashley Cross0.2 km
- Danecourt Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BH140AF · Data under Open Government Licence