BH17 0SA is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 0.4km 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.
The people who live in BH17 0SA are typical of a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Outside of residential hours, manufacturing, energy and utilities. The 48 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 16 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for BH17 0SA are sourced from Output Area E00077937 (shared with 153 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BH17 0SA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BH17 0SA.
340
48
£ 48,400 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BH17 0SA 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 0SA'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 0SA. 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 0SA has low crime rates — 16 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
Stanley Green Infant Academy
St Edward's Roman Catholic/Church of England School, Poole
Haymoor Junior School
Parkstone Grammar School
Magna Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
11 nearby- Boots0.8 km
- Canford Heath Community Centre Fridge0.8 km
- Morrisons Daily0.8 km
- Bournemouth & Poole Mobile Market Ltd0.4 km
- Chilfrome Delicatessen0.9 km
- + 6 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Canford Heath Residents & Comm0.8 km
- The Pilot0.8 km
- Toby Carvery0.8 km
- Oakdale Conservative Club0.5 km
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Iceland0.8 km
- Insanity Retro Gaming0.1 km
- Lidl0.7 km
- Wah Hing Chinese Supermarket0.2 km
- Tesco1.0 km
- + 1 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Travelodge Poole North0.7 km
- Acorns Guest House0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
11 nearby- Burger King0.8 km
- Eurest c/o Royal Mail Staff Canteen0.6 km
- Honeywell Analytics0.4 km
- Nuffield Burger Bar0.4 km
- Tesco Family Dining Ltd1.0 km
- + 6 more
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- Adastral Fish and Chips0.8 km
- Chopstick House0.8 km
- Domino's Pizza0.8 km
- Greggs0.2 km
- Only Food & Sauces0.4 km
- + 5 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Poole2.6 km
- Parkstone (Dorset)2.7 km
- Hamworthy3.5 km
Bus Stops
- Hatch Pond Road0.3 km
- Gibson Road0.3 km
- Cowley Road0.4 km
- Gibson Road0.4 km
- Johnston Road Top0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: BH170SA · Data under Open Government Licence