BH17 7AE is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 0.4km from Waterloo in Poole. Administratively it sits within Creekmoor ward and the Poole constituency.
For families considering a move, BH17 7AE represents a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. 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. 87% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 32 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for BH17 7AE are sourced from Output Area E00077958 (shared with 27 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BH17 7AE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BH17 7AE.
311
48
£ 46,500 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BH17 7AE 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 7AE is a mixed residential postcode — average age 48, 87% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BH17 7AE. The average age is 48.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BH17 7AE has low crime rates — 32 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Parkstone Grammar School
Hillbourne Primary School
Montacute School
Stanley Green Infant Academy
Canford Heath Infant School
Longspee Academy
Canford Heath Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- Morrisons Daily0.8 km
- Premier Lotus Convenience Store0.8 km
- Shell Darbys Corner0.9 km
- Tesco Petrol Waterloo0.4 km
- B&Q Poole0.9 km
- + 5 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Premier Inn Poole North0.3 km
- Travelodge Poole North0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- The Acorn0.7 km
- Toby Carvery0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
15 nearby- BaxterStorey@Siemens0.4 km
- Burger King0.5 km
- David Lloyd Club0.3 km
- Marshall Truck and Van Poole0.3 km
- Southern Aquatics & Pets aka The Dog House Cafe0.8 km
- + 10 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Lidl0.8 km
- Makro Self Service Wholesalers Ltd0.2 km
- Tesco0.4 km
- Co-op0.3 km
- The Southern Co-op0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- Creekmoor Plaice0.4 km
- Domino's Pizza0.5 km
- Flames Grill0.8 km
- Happy Palace0.8 km
- Little Village Chinese Takeaway0.3 km
- + 5 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hamworthy2.5 km
- Poole2.8 km
- Parkstone (Dorset)3.9 km
Bus Stops
- Cabot Lane0.2 km
- Cabot Lane0.3 km
- Petersham Road0.3 km
- Petersham Road0.3 km
- Borley Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: BH177AE · Data under Open Government Licence