BH17 0GA is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 0.3km 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 0GA represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Outside of residential hours, manufacturing, energy and utilities. The 48 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 64% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 27 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for BH17 0GA are sourced from Output Area E00077937 (shared with 153 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BH17 0GA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BH17 0GA.
340
48
£ 48,400 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BH17 0GA 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
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. BH17 0GA's 64% ownership and 48-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BH17 0GA. 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
Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BH17 0GA has low crime rates — 27 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Canford Heath Junior School
Longspee Academy
Canford Heath Infant School
Stanley Green Infant Academy
Parkstone Grammar School
Montacute School
Haymoor Junior School
St Edward's Roman Catholic/Church of England School, Poole
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
13 nearby- Marnhull Community Café0.6 km
- Burger King0.5 km
- David Lloyd Club0.8 km
- Eurest c/o Royal Mail Staff Canteen0.8 km
- Honeywell Analytics0.4 km
- + 8 more
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- B&Q Poole0.8 km
- Next0.9 km
- Oakdale Service Station0.7 km
- Rowlands Pharmacy0.9 km
- Supplement Needs0.6 km
- + 5 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Oakdale Conservative Club0.5 km
- Toby Carvery0.5 km
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Co-op0.8 km
- Insanity Retro Gaming0.2 km
- Lidl0.4 km
- Wah Hing Chinese Supermarket0.1 km
- Tesco0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- American Fried Chicken0.9 km
- Long Johns Fish and Chips0.9 km
- Parvez Tandoori0.8 km
- Willys Hubbs Kitchen0.8 km
- Wongs Dragon0.8 km
- + 4 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Travelodge Poole North0.4 km
- Acorns Guest House0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Poole2.5 km
- Parkstone (Dorset)3.0 km
- Hamworthy3.2 km
Bus Stops
- Hatch Pond Road0.3 km
- The Fleetsbridge0.5 km
- Hatch Pond Road0.5 km
- Hatch Pond Road0.5 km
- St Georges Church0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: BH170GA · Data under Open Government Licence