BH17 0AE is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 0.4km from Nuffield in Poole. Administratively it sits within Canford Heath ward and the Mid Dorset and North Poole constituency.
For families considering a move, BH17 0AE represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — industrial activities connected with mining and quarrying. With an average age of 48, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 64% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 36 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for BH17 0AE are sourced from Output Area E00077937 (shared with 153 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BH17 0AE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BH17 0AE.
340
48
£ 48,400 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BH17 0AE represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
BH17 0AE is an established family neighbourhood — 64% owner-occupation and an average age of 48 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BH17 0AE. The average age is 48.5. 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 mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BH17 0AE has low crime rates — 36 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
Parkstone Grammar School
Stanley Green Infant Academy
Canford Heath Junior School
Longspee Academy
Canford Heath Infant School
Montacute School
Hillbourne Primary School
Haymoor Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
14 nearby- Bournemouth & Poole Mobile Market Ltd0.8 km
- Chilfrome Delicatessen0.9 km
- Eco Natural Products0.7 km
- Morrisons Daily0.8 km
- Premier Lotus Convenience Store0.8 km
- + 9 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Premier Inn Poole North0.9 km
- Travelodge Poole North0.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
18 nearby- BaxterStorey@Siemens0.9 km
- Burger King0.2 km
- David Lloyd Club0.4 km
- Eurest c/o Royal Mail Staff Canteen0.9 km
- Honeywell Analytics0.5 km
- + 13 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Insanity Retro Gaming0.6 km
- Lidl0.2 km
- Makro Self Service Wholesalers Ltd0.7 km
- Wah Hing Chinese Supermarket0.5 km
- Tesco0.4 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
11 nearby- Domino's Pizza0.2 km
- Flames Grill0.8 km
- Greggs0.6 km
- Happy Palace0.8 km
- Little Village Chinese Takeaway1.0 km
- + 6 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Toby Carvery0.4 km
- Oakdale Conservative Club0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Poole2.6 km
- Hamworthy3.0 km
- Parkstone (Dorset)3.3 km
Bus Stops
- Hatch Pond Road0.1 km
- Hatch Pond Road0.2 km
- Tesco Superstore0.3 km
- The Fleetsbridge0.5 km
- Hatch Pond Road0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: BH170AE · Data under Open Government Licence