BH14 9HQ is a safe, established residential area on Palmerston Road, 0.6km from Upper Parkstone in Poole. Administratively it sits within Penn Hill ward and the Poole constituency.
For families considering a move, BH14 9HQ represents an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. The 39 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 63% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £437k.
Census 2021 statistics for BH14 9HQ are sourced from Output Area E00078191 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PALMERSTON ROAD, BH14 9HQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PALMERSTON ROAD, BH14 9HQ.
371
39
£ 54,400 /yr
56%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
BH14 9HQ is an established family neighbourhood — 63% owner-occupation and an average age of 39 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. £437k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BH14 9HQ. The average age is 39.2. 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: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 550,000
3 sales · Mean £ 505,000
Terraced
£ 343,750
6 sales · Mean £ 328,393
Semi-Detached
£ 305,000
11 sales · Mean £ 314,727
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BH14 9HQ has low crime rates — 26 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
Heatherlands Primary School
Victoria Education Centre
Livingstone Road Infant School
Baden-Powell and St Peter's Church of England Junior School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Poole
Livingstone Road Junior School
The Quay School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Supermarkets
10 nearby- Alder Stores0.9 km
- Makkah Food Store0.4 km
- Parkstone Asian Mini Shop0.4 km
- The Southern Co-op0.6 km
- Co-op0.4 km
- + 5 more
Retailers - Other
32 nearby- Boots the Chemist0.9 km
- Branksome Food Centre0.8 km
- Home Bargains0.9 km
- Homebase0.9 km
- John Lewis0.9 km
- + 27 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- The Branksome Railway Hotel0.9 km
- Grasshopper0.2 km
- Jenkins & Sons0.6 km
- Masonic Hall Branksome0.5 km
- The Barking Cat Alehouse0.3 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
31 nearby- Intense0.8 km
- Bay Leaf Cafe0.2 km
- Beegy's Diner0.3 km
- BLT's Sandwich Bar0.4 km
- Bueno Gelato0.3 km
- + 26 more
Takeaway Shop
27 nearby- Godfather Pizza1.0 km
- John Lewis at Home (Nepresso stand)0.9 km
- Joy Hing0.8 km
- Night Owl0.8 km
- Superb Pizza0.8 km
- + 22 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Branksome1.0 km
- Parkstone (Dorset)1.2 km
- Poole3.6 km
Bus Stops
- Hardy Road0.2 km
- Majestic Wine Warehouse0.2 km
- The Grasshopper0.2 km
- The Grasshopper0.3 km
- Loch Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: BH149HQ · Data under Open Government Licence