BH17 0GH is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Witney Road, 0.6km from Canford Heath in Poole. Administratively it sits within Canford Heath ward and the Mid Dorset and North Poole constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 48) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 64% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 12 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for BH17 0GH are sourced from Output Area E00077937 (shared with 153 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WITNEY ROAD, BH17 0GH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WITNEY ROAD, BH17 0GH.
340
48
£ 48,400 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BH17 0GH 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 0GH'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 0GH. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BH17 0GH has low crime rates — 12 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
Haymoor Junior School
Magna Academy
Ad Astra Infant School
Montacute School
Longspee Academy
Canford Heath Infant School
Canford Heath Junior School
Poole Grammar School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- Boots0.8 km
- Canford Heath Community Centre Fridge0.9 km
- Morrisons Daily0.8 km
- Bournemouth & Poole Mobile Market Ltd0.4 km
- Chilfrome Delicatessen0.4 km
- + 5 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Canford Heath Residents & Comm0.9 km
- The Haymoor0.7 km
- The Pilot0.8 km
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Asda Petrol Station0.7 km
- Asda Stores Ltd0.7 km
- Iceland0.9 km
- Insanity Retro Gaming0.8 km
- Lidl0.9 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- Eurest c/o Royal Mail Staff Canteen0.1 km
- Honeywell Analytics0.5 km
- Nuffield Burger Bar0.3 km
- The Hub on the Heath0.8 km
- Happyccino at the Hub0.8 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Adastral Fish and Chips0.8 km
- Chopstick House0.8 km
- Greggs0.6 km
- Only Food & Sauces0.3 km
- Kingfishers Fish and Chips0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Parkstone (Dorset)3.2 km
- Poole3.3 km
- Hamworthy4.0 km
Bus Stops
- Longfleet Drive0.2 km
- Longfleet Drive0.2 km
- Ryall Drive0.3 km
- Tollerford Road Roundabout0.3 km
- Witney Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: BH170GH · Data under Open Government Licence