BH17 0UH is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Abingdon Road, 0.5km 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, energy and utilities. 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 15 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for BH17 0UH are sourced from Output Area E00077937 (shared with 153 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ABINGDON ROAD, BH17 0UH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ABINGDON ROAD, BH17 0UH.
340
48
£ 48,400 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BH17 0UH 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 0UH'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 0UH. 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
Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BH17 0UH has low crime rates — 15 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
Canford Heath Infant School
Canford Heath Junior School
Longspee Academy
Magna Academy
Ad Astra Infant School
Montacute School
Parkstone Grammar School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- Boots0.7 km
- Canford Heath Community Centre Fridge0.8 km
- Morrisons Daily0.7 km
- Bournemouth & Poole Mobile Market Ltd0.2 km
- Chilfrome Delicatessen0.5 km
- + 5 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Canford Heath Residents & Comm0.8 km
- The Haymoor0.9 km
- The Pilot0.7 km
- Oakdale Conservative Club1.0 km
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Asda Petrol Station0.9 km
- Asda Stores Ltd0.9 km
- Iceland0.7 km
- Insanity Retro Gaming0.6 km
- Lidl0.7 km
- + 2 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Travelodge Poole North0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
11 nearby- Burger King1.0 km
- Eurest c/o Royal Mail Staff Canteen0.2 km
- Honeywell Analytics0.3 km
- Nuffield Burger Bar0.1 km
- The Hub on the Heath0.8 km
- + 6 more
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Adastral Fish and Chips0.7 km
- Chopstick House0.7 km
- Domino's Pizza1.0 km
- Greggs0.4 km
- Only Food & Sauces0.1 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Parkstone (Dorset)3.0 km
- Poole3.0 km
- Hamworthy3.8 km
Bus Stops
- Cowley Road0.2 km
- Witney Road0.3 km
- Ryall Drive0.4 km
- Hatch Pond Road0.4 km
- Longfleet Drive0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: BH170UH · Data under Open Government Licence