BH17 0RB is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Nuffield Road, 0.4km from Nuffield 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, manufacturing, transport, and it with higher status mix. 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 20 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for BH17 0RB are sourced from Output Area E00077937 (shared with 153 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NUFFIELD ROAD, BH17 0RB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NUFFIELD ROAD, BH17 0RB.
340
48
£ 48,400 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BH17 0RB 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 0RB'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 0RB. 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 0RB has low crime rates — 20 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. 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
Stanley Green Infant Academy
Parkstone Grammar School
St Edward's Roman Catholic/Church of England School, Poole
Haymoor Junior School
Montacute School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
15 nearby- Boots1.0 km
- Canford Heath Community Centre Fridge1.0 km
- Morrisons Daily1.0 km
- B&Q Poole0.8 km
- Next1.0 km
- + 10 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Canford Heath Residents & Comm1.0 km
- The Pilot1.0 km
- Oakdale Conservative Club0.4 km
- Toby Carvery0.6 km
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Iceland1.0 km
- Co-op0.6 km
- Insanity Retro Gaming0.1 km
- Lidl0.6 km
- Wah Hing Chinese Supermarket0.1 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
13 nearby- Marnhull Community Café0.4 km
- Burger King0.7 km
- David Lloyd Club1.0 km
- Eurest c/o Royal Mail Staff Canteen0.8 km
- Honeywell Analytics0.5 km
- + 8 more
Takeaway Shop
12 nearby- American Fried Chicken0.9 km
- Long Johns Fish and Chips0.8 km
- Parvez Tandoori0.6 km
- Willys Hubbs Kitchen0.8 km
- Wongs Dragon0.6 km
- + 7 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Travelodge Poole North0.5 km
- Acorns Guest House0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Poole2.4 km
- Parkstone (Dorset)2.8 km
- Hamworthy3.3 km
Bus Stops
- St Georges Church0.4 km
- St Georges Church0.4 km
- Hatch Pond Road0.4 km
- Johnston Road Top0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: BH170RB · Data under Open Government Licence