BH17 0GJ is a safe, established residential area located 0.6km from Canford Heath in Poole. Administratively it sits within Canford Heath ward and the Mid Dorset and North Poole constituency.
For families considering a move, BH17 0GJ represents a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 38 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 58% 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 0GJ are sourced from Output Area E00077925 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BH17 0GJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BH17 0GJ.
280
38
£ 48,400 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
BH17 0GJ is an established family neighbourhood — 58% owner-occupation and an average age of 38 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 0GJ. The average age is 37.9. 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 balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BH17 0GJ has low crime rates — 25 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
Poole Grammar School
Longspee Academy
Canford Heath Infant School
Canford Heath Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- Boots0.9 km
- Canford Heath Community Centre Fridge1.0 km
- Morrisons Daily0.9 km
- Bournemouth & Poole Mobile Market Ltd0.5 km
- Chilfrome Delicatessen0.4 km
- + 5 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Canford Heath Residents & Comm1.0 km
- The Haymoor0.6 km
- The Pilot0.9 km
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Asda Petrol Station0.6 km
- Asda Stores Ltd0.6 km
- Iceland0.9 km
- Insanity Retro Gaming0.9 km
- Lidl0.9 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Eurest c/o Royal Mail Staff Canteen0.2 km
- Honeywell Analytics0.5 km
- Nuffield Burger Bar0.4 km
- The Hub on the Heath0.9 km
- Happyccino at the Hub0.8 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Adastral Fish and Chips0.9 km
- Chopstick House0.9 km
- Greggs0.7 km
- Only Food & Sauces0.4 km
- Kingfishers Fish and Chips0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Parkstone (Dorset)3.3 km
- Poole3.3 km
- Hamworthy4.0 km
Bus Stops
- Longfleet Drive0.2 km
- Longfleet Drive0.2 km
- Ryall Drive0.2 km
- Tollerford Road Roundabout0.2 km
- Tollerford Road Roundabout0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: BH170GJ · Data under Open Government Licence