BH17 0GF is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Kennington Road, 0.2km 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 0GF 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 37 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £125k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for BH17 0GF are sourced from Output Area E00077937 (shared with 153 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
KENNINGTON ROAD, BH17 0GF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for KENNINGTON ROAD, BH17 0GF.
340
48
£ 48,400 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BH17 0GF 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 0GF'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 0GF. 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
Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 125,000
1 sales · Mean £ 125,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BH17 0GF has low crime rates — 37 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Canford Heath Infant School
Longspee Academy
Canford Heath Junior School
Parkstone Grammar School
Stanley Green Infant Academy
Haymoor Junior School
Montacute School
Magna Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
11 nearby- Boots1.0 km
- Canford Heath Community Centre Fridge1.0 km
- Morrisons Daily1.0 km
- B&Q Poole1.0 km
- Oakdale Service Station0.9 km
- + 6 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Canford Heath Residents & Comm1.0 km
- The Pilot1.0 km
- Oakdale Conservative Club0.7 km
- Toby Carvery0.7 km
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Iceland1.0 km
- Co-op0.8 km
- Tesco0.8 km
- Insanity Retro Gaming0.2 km
- Lidl0.4 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
13 nearby- Marnhull Community Café0.6 km
- Dolphin Indoor Bowls Club0.6 km
- Happyccino at the Hub0.2 km
- Starbucks0.5 km
- Subway0.6 km
- + 8 more
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Parvez Tandoori0.8 km
- Willys Hubbs Kitchen1.0 km
- Wongs Dragon0.8 km
- Adastral Fish and Chips1.0 km
- Chopstick House1.0 km
- + 4 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Acorns Guest House1.0 km
- Travelodge Poole North0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Poole2.7 km
- Parkstone (Dorset)3.0 km
- Hamworthy3.4 km
Bus Stops
- Hatch Pond Road0.1 km
- Cowley Road0.3 km
- Witney Road0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: BH170GF · Data under Open Government Licence