Postcode Analysis Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, South West

POTTERY ROAD, BH14 8RF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for POTTERY ROAD, BH14 8RF.

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Population

310

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Avg Age

51

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Avg Income

£ 52,900 /yr

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Employed

42%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BH14 8RF is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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8/10
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5/10
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6/10
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7/10
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3/10
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8/10
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8/10
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6/10
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4/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. BH14 8RF's low deprivation rank, 73% ownership, and £548k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £548k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold.

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

BH14 8RF is a sought-after residential area on Pottery Road, 0.3km from Parkstone in Poole. Administratively it sits within Parkstone ward and the Poole constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in BH14, BH14 8RF offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Outside of residential hours, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. The 51 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 73% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 14 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £548k. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for BH14 8RF are sourced from Output Area E00078125 (shared with 9 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 8RF. The average age is 50.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.7%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed1.0%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 0%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 512,000

8 sales · Mean £ 519,718

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

BH14 8RF has low crime rates — 14 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour22
Violence and sexual offences18
Criminal damage and arson5
Other theft5
Other crime3

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 pupils1.4 km
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Lilliput Church of England Infant School

Outstanding353 pupils1.4 km
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Courthill Infant School

Good358 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

11 nearby
  • Bennetts Family Bakers Shop0.5 km
  • Efe Convenience Store0.8 km
  • Lloyds Pharmacy0.6 km
  • Oxfam0.7 km
  • Parkstone Fisheries0.8 km
  • + 6 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

10 nearby
  • Bermuda Triangle0.7 km
  • Blush0.8 km
  • Bricklayers Arms aka Cheesy Does It0.7 km
  • Camden0.8 km
  • Poole Ex Servicemans Club0.9 km
  • + 5 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

22 nearby
  • Chicken and Blues0.7 km
  • Coast0.3 km
  • Coffee #10.7 km
  • Dancing Moose0.6 km
  • Deli Noix0.8 km
  • + 17 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Golden Kebab0.8 km
  • Sea View Caterers (Broadstone)0.8 km
  • TJ's Fish and Chips1.0 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Co-op0.6 km
  • Lilliput Service Station1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Parkstone (Dorset)0.6 km
  • Poole2.2 km
  • Branksome2.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Whitecliff Post Office0.1 km
  • Doulton Gardens0.1 km
  • Whitecliff Post Office0.1 km
  • Whitecliff Post Office0.1 km
  • Doulton Gardens0.2 km