BH17 0SW is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 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 0SW 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 24 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for BH17 0SW are sourced from Output Area E00077937 (shared with 153 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BH17 0SW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BH17 0SW.
340
48
£ 48,400 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BH17 0SW 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 0SW has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. 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 0SW. 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 0SW has low crime rates — 24 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
Haymoor Junior School
Montacute School
Parkstone Grammar School
Longspee Academy
Canford Heath Infant School
Canford Heath Junior School
Magna Academy
Ad Astra Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
12 nearby- Boots0.9 km
- Canford Heath Community Centre Fridge1.0 km
- Morrisons Daily1.0 km
- Bournemouth & Poole Mobile Market Ltd0.3 km
- Chilfrome Delicatessen0.4 km
- + 7 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Canford Heath Residents & Comm1.0 km
- The Haymoor1.0 km
- The Pilot1.0 km
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Asda Petrol Station1.0 km
- Asda Stores Ltd1.0 km
- Iceland1.0 km
- Insanity Retro Gaming0.6 km
- Lidl0.6 km
- + 1 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Travelodge Poole North0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
13 nearby- Burger King0.8 km
- David Lloyd Club1.0 km
- Eurest c/o Royal Mail Staff Canteen0.2 km
- Honeywell Analytics0.2 km
- Marshall Truck and Van Poole1.0 km
- + 8 more
Takeaway Shop
12 nearby- Adastral Fish and Chips1.0 km
- Chopstick House1.0 km
- Domino's Pizza0.8 km
- Flames Grill1.0 km
- Greggs0.4 km
- + 7 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Poole3.0 km
- Parkstone (Dorset)3.2 km
- Hamworthy3.7 km
Bus Stops
- Witney Road0.1 km
- Cowley Road0.1 km
- Ryall Drive0.2 km
- Hatch Pond Road0.3 km
- Holnest Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: BH170SW · Data under Open Government Licence