BH14 0BU is a safe, established residential area on Richmond Road, 0.4km from Upper Parkstone in Poole. Administratively it sits within Penn Hill ward and the Poole constituency.
For families considering a move, BH14 0BU represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. A balanced community with an average age of 38 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 74% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 29 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £298k, down 30.3% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for BH14 0BU are sourced from Output Area E00078168 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
RICHMOND ROAD, BH14 0BU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RICHMOND ROAD, BH14 0BU.
379
38
£ 54,400 /yr
57%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BH14 0BU is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
BH14 0BU is a mixed residential postcode — average age 38, 74% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 30.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BH14 0BU. The average age is 38.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 273,000
9 sales · Mean £ 270,555
Detached
£ 485,000
1 sales · Mean £ 485,000
Semi-Detached
£ 318,250
6 sales · Mean £ 323,666
Flat
£ 185,000
4 sales · Mean £ 177,958
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BH14 0BU 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
Courthill Infant School
Baden-Powell and St Peter's Church of England Junior School
Livingstone Road Infant School
Heatherlands Primary School
Livingstone Road Junior School
Victoria Education Centre
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
32 nearby- Ashley News Food & Wine0.5 km
- Boots the Chemist0.4 km
- Bryant Pharmacy0.5 km
- Highland Service Station0.7 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy0.4 km
- + 27 more
Pub, NightClub
12 nearby- Branksome Conservative Club0.3 km
- Parkstone Trades & Labour Hall0.7 km
- The Churchill0.4 km
- Victoria0.5 km
- Blush0.7 km
- + 7 more
Restaurant, Cafe
43 nearby- Alghero Ristoranto0.4 km
- Bamboo Leaf0.4 km
- Beigelz0.4 km
- Boheme0.3 km
- Coffee and Play Co0.5 km
- + 38 more
Supermarkets
9 nearby- Co-op0.4 km
- Iceland0.4 km
- Snack Stop0.5 km
- Waitrose0.3 km
- Simply Local0.2 km
- + 4 more
Takeaway Shop
22 nearby- Alex Wok0.5 km
- Domino's Pizza0.4 km
- Imrans Heart of India0.5 km
- Papa John's Pizza0.5 km
- Pizza Hut0.4 km
- + 17 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Parkstone (Dorset)0.8 km
- Branksome1.4 km
- Poole3.2 km
Bus Stops
- St Dunstan Church0.0 km
- St Dunstans Church0.0 km
- Langdon Road0.1 km
- Courthill Road0.1 km
- Marlborough Road0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: BH140BU · Data under Open Government Licence