BH17 0RA is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Nuffield Road, 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 0RA represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — manufacturing, transport, and it with higher status mix. 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 17 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for BH17 0RA are sourced from Output Area E00077937 (shared with 153 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NUFFIELD ROAD, BH17 0RA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NUFFIELD ROAD, BH17 0RA.
340
48
£ 48,400 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BH17 0RA 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 0RA 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 0RA. 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 0RA has low crime rates — 17 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
Haymoor Junior School
St Edward's Roman Catholic/Church of England School, Poole
Montacute School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
12 nearby- Boots0.9 km
- Canford Heath Community Centre Fridge1.0 km
- Morrisons Daily0.9 km
- B&Q Poole0.9 km
- Oakdale Service Station0.8 km
- + 7 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Canford Heath Residents & Comm1.0 km
- The Pilot0.9 km
- Oakdale Conservative Club0.6 km
- Toby Carvery0.7 km
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Iceland0.9 km
- Co-op0.7 km
- Insanity Retro Gaming0.1 km
- Lidl0.5 km
- Wah Hing Chinese Supermarket0.0 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
13 nearby- Marnhull Community Café0.5 km
- Burger King0.7 km
- David Lloyd Club0.9 km
- Eurest c/o Royal Mail Staff Canteen0.6 km
- Honeywell Analytics0.3 km
- + 8 more
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- Long Johns Fish and Chips0.9 km
- Parvez Tandoori0.7 km
- Willys Hubbs Kitchen0.9 km
- Wongs Dragon0.7 km
- Adastral Fish and Chips0.9 km
- + 5 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Travelodge Poole North0.5 km
- Acorns Guest House0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Poole2.6 km
- Parkstone (Dorset)2.9 km
- Hamworthy3.3 km
Bus Stops
- Hatch Pond Road0.2 km
- Cowley Road0.4 km
- Witney Road0.5 km
- St Georges Church0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: BH170RA · Data under Open Government Licence