BH17 0RS 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 0RS represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. By day, the area transitions to a manufacturing, energy and utilities character: manufacturing, energy and utilities. At 48 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 64% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 31 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £380k.
Census 2021 statistics for BH17 0RS are sourced from Output Area E00077937 (shared with 153 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NUFFIELD ROAD, BH17 0RS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NUFFIELD ROAD, BH17 0RS.
340
48
£ 48,400 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BH17 0RS 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
Families dominate this postcode. With 64% owner-occupation and average age 48, BH17 0RS has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. £380k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BH17 0RS. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 380,000
1 sales · Mean £ 380,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BH17 0RS has low crime rates — 31 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
Parkstone Grammar School
Magna Academy
Stanley Green Infant Academy
Montacute School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- Boots0.8 km
- Canford Heath Community Centre Fridge0.8 km
- Morrisons Daily0.8 km
- Bournemouth & Poole Mobile Market Ltd0.2 km
- Chilfrome Delicatessen0.7 km
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Canford Heath Residents & Comm0.8 km
- The Pilot0.8 km
- Toby Carvery0.9 km
- Oakdale Conservative Club0.7 km
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Iceland0.8 km
- Insanity Retro Gaming0.3 km
- Lidl0.6 km
- Wah Hing Chinese Supermarket0.3 km
- Co-op0.7 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Travelodge Poole North0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- Burger King0.8 km
- Eurest c/o Royal Mail Staff Canteen0.4 km
- Honeywell Analytics0.2 km
- Nuffield Burger Bar0.2 km
- The Hub on the Heath0.8 km
- + 5 more
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Adastral Fish and Chips0.8 km
- Chopstick House0.8 km
- Domino's Pizza0.8 km
- Greggs0.2 km
- Only Food & Sauces0.2 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Poole2.8 km
- Parkstone (Dorset)2.9 km
- Hamworthy3.6 km
Bus Stops
- Cowley Road0.2 km
- Hatch Pond Road0.2 km
- Witney Road0.3 km
- Gibson Road0.5 km
- Gibson Road0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: BH170RS · Data under Open Government Licence