BH17 0RZ is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 0.1km from Nuffield in Poole. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Canford Heath ward and the Mid Dorset and North Poole constituency.
This is 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.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 36 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for BH17 0RZ are sourced from Output Area E00077937 (shared with 153 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BH17 0RZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BH17 0RZ.
340
48
£ 48,400 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BH17 0RZ 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 0RZ 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 0RZ. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BH17 0RZ has low crime rates — 36 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
Parkstone Grammar School
Canford Heath Junior School
Longspee Academy
Canford Heath Infant School
Montacute School
Haymoor Junior School
Magna Academy
Stanley Green Infant Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- Boots1.0 km
- Morrisons Daily1.0 km
- Bournemouth & Poole Mobile Market Ltd0.3 km
- Chilfrome Delicatessen0.5 km
- Eco Natural Products0.2 km
- + 4 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Iceland1.0 km
- Co-op0.9 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- Insanity Retro Gaming0.4 km
- Lidl0.4 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
12 nearby- Marnhull Community Café0.8 km
- Dolphin Indoor Bowls Club0.6 km
- Happyccino at the Hub0.4 km
- Starbucks0.6 km
- Subway0.6 km
- + 7 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Oakdale Conservative Club0.9 km
- Toby Carvery0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- Parvez Tandoori0.9 km
- Wongs Dragon0.9 km
- Taja Indian Takeaway0.9 km
- Domino's Pizza0.6 km
- Flames Grill0.9 km
- + 5 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Travelodge Poole North0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Poole2.9 km
- Parkstone (Dorset)3.1 km
- Hamworthy3.5 km
Bus Stops
- Hatch Pond Road0.1 km
- Cowley Road0.2 km
- Witney Road0.2 km
- Ryall Drive0.4 km
- Holnest Road0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: BH170RZ · Data under Open Government Licence