BH17 7AN is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Porter Road, 0.7km from Waterloo in Poole. Administratively it sits within Creekmoor ward and the Poole constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in BH17, BH17 7AN offers 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 residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 23 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £325k, down 17.5% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for BH17 7AN are sourced from Output Area E00077958 (shared with 27 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PORTER ROAD, BH17 7AN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PORTER ROAD, BH17 7AN.
311
48
£ 46,500 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BH17 7AN 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 7AN 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. Property prices are trending down 17.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BH17 7AN. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 307,525
12 sales · Mean £ 305,250
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BH17 7AN has low crime rates — 23 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Parkstone Grammar School
Stanley Green Infant Academy
Hillbourne Primary School
Oakdale Junior School
Canford Heath Infant School
Canford Heath Junior School
Longspee Academy
Montacute School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- Tesco Petrol Waterloo0.2 km
- Budgens Creekmoor0.4 km
- Creekmoor Service Station0.4 km
- Julias House0.8 km
- Rowlands Pharmacy0.8 km
- + 4 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Premier Inn Poole North0.7 km
- Travelodge Poole North0.5 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- The Acorn0.9 km
- Toby Carvery0.4 km
Restaurant, Cafe
15 nearby- BaxterStorey@Siemens0.8 km
- Burger King0.4 km
- David Lloyd Club0.4 km
- Marshall Truck and Van Poole0.4 km
- Tesco Family Dining Ltd0.2 km
- + 10 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Lidl0.7 km
- Makro Self Service Wholesalers Ltd0.3 km
- Wah Hing Chinese Supermarket0.9 km
- Tesco0.2 km
- Co-op0.6 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Creekmoor Plaice0.7 km
- Domino's Pizza0.4 km
- Little Village Chinese Takeaway0.6 km
- Yo! To Go @ Tesco0.2 km
- Consumer Engagement Group Ltd0.6 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Poole2.4 km
- Hamworthy2.5 km
- Parkstone (Dorset)3.5 km
Bus Stops
- Tesco Superstore0.2 km
- Pergin Crescent0.2 km
- Pergin Crescent0.3 km
- Petersham Road0.4 km
- Creekmoor Lane Roundabout0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: BH177AN · Data under Open Government Licence