BH17 0GG is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Morris Road, 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 0GG represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — manufacturing, energy and utilities. 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 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for BH17 0GG are sourced from Output Area E00077937 (shared with 153 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MORRIS ROAD, BH17 0GG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MORRIS ROAD, BH17 0GG.
340
48
£ 48,400 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BH17 0GG 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 0GG 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 0GG. 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 0GG has low crime rates — 25 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 Infant School
Canford Heath Junior School
Longspee Academy
Haymoor Junior School
Magna Academy
St Edward's Roman Catholic/Church of England School, Poole
Parkstone Grammar School
Ad Astra Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- Boots0.7 km
- Canford Heath Community Centre Fridge0.7 km
- Morrisons Daily0.7 km
- Bournemouth & Poole Mobile Market Ltd0.1 km
- Chilfrome Delicatessen0.8 km
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Canford Heath Residents & Comm0.7 km
- The Pilot0.7 km
- Toby Carvery1.0 km
- Oakdale Conservative Club0.7 km
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Iceland0.7 km
- Insanity Retro Gaming0.3 km
- Lidl0.7 km
- Wah Hing Chinese Supermarket0.3 km
- Co-op0.6 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Travelodge Poole North0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- Burger King0.9 km
- Eurest c/o Royal Mail Staff Canteen0.4 km
- Honeywell Analytics0.3 km
- Nuffield Burger Bar0.2 km
- The Hub on the Heath0.7 km
- + 5 more
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Adastral Fish and Chips0.7 km
- Chopstick House0.7 km
- Domino's Pizza0.9 km
- Greggs0.2 km
- Only Food & Sauces0.2 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Poole2.8 km
- Parkstone (Dorset)2.8 km
- Hamworthy3.6 km
Bus Stops
- Cowley Road0.2 km
- Hatch Pond Road0.3 km
- Gibson Road0.4 km
- Gibson Road0.4 km
- Witney Road0.4 km
Generated by PostcodeInfo.uk
Postcode Profile: BH170GG · Data under Open Government Licence