Postcode Analysis Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, South West

COMMERCIAL ROAD, BH14 0DL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COMMERCIAL ROAD, BH14 0DL.

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Population

298

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 52,900 /yr

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Employed

58%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: BH14 0DL is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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7/10
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7/10
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6/10
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8/10
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8/10
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10/10
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9/10
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Area Character

BH14 0DL is a mixed residential postcode — average age 38, 35% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £175k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 2.7% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

BH14 0DL is a sought-after residential area on Commercial Road, 0.2km from Salterns Raod in Poole. Administratively it sits within Parkstone ward and the Poole constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — residents in this subgroup are typically single or divorced eu-born migrants who live alone. many are aged 25 to 44 and are employed in sales and customer service occupations or are process, plant and machine operatives. a higher than group average proportion identify with the white ethnic group or other asian ethnicities, and many do not speak english very well or well. housing is principally in flats in the social or private rented sector, with households typically overcrowded, and home ownership rare. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 38) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 58% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 23 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £175k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 2.7% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for BH14 0DL are sourced from Output Area E00078159 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BH14 0DL. The average age is 37.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.6%
Asian / British Asian1.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.7%

Economic Activity

58%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 3%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 178,000

35 sales · Mean £ 177,602

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

BH14 0DL has low crime rates — 23 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.

Violence and sexual offences53
Anti-social behaviour30
Criminal damage and arson13
Burglary10
Other theft10

school Local Schools

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Baden-Powell and St Peter's Church of England Junior School

Good718 pupils0.3 km
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Ocean Academy Poole

Good302 pupils0.9 km
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Courthill Infant School

Good358 pupils1.2 km
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St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Poole

Good414 pupils1.2 km
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Livingstone Road Infant School

Good238 pupils1.3 km
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Livingstone Road Junior School

Good242 pupils1.4 km
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Longfleet Church of England Primary School

Good627 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Co-op0.9 km
  • Snack Stop0.9 km
  • The Southern Co-op1.0 km
  • Co-op0.0 km
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Retailers - Other

17 nearby
  • Ashley News Food & Wine0.9 km
  • Bryant Pharmacy1.0 km
  • Highland Service Station0.8 km
  • Lloyds Pharmacy0.9 km
  • Mighty Sweet0.9 km
  • + 12 more
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Pub, NightClub

13 nearby
  • Parkstone Trades & Labour Hall0.8 km
  • Sweet Home Inn1.0 km
  • Victoria0.9 km
  • Bermuda Triangle0.1 km
  • Blush0.3 km
  • + 8 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

30 nearby
  • Alghero Ristoranto1.0 km
  • Gurkha Spice0.9 km
  • KFC0.9 km
  • Chicken and Blues0.2 km
  • Coast0.4 km
  • + 25 more
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Takeaway Shop

11 nearby
  • Alex Wok0.9 km
  • Imrans Heart of India0.9 km
  • Papa John's Pizza0.9 km
  • Pintoh Thong0.8 km
  • Star Pizza0.9 km
  • + 6 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Blue Shutters Guest House0.5 km
  • South Rising Guest House1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Parkstone (Dorset)0.3 km
  • Poole2.2 km
  • Branksome2.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Ashley Cross0.0 km
  • Ashley Cross0.1 km
  • Ashley Cross0.1 km
  • Ashley Cross0.2 km
  • Ashley Cross Post Office0.2 km