BH17 7AR is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Box Close, 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 7AR offers a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. By day, the area transitions to a business parks character: manufacturing, transport, and it with higher status mix. At 48 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 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 27 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £385k.
Census 2021 statistics for BH17 7AR are sourced from Output Area E00077958 (shared with 27 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BOX CLOSE, BH17 7AR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BOX CLOSE, BH17 7AR.
311
48
£ 46,500 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BH17 7AR 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
No single demographic signal dominates BH17 7AR — age 48, 87% ownership, 10% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. 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 7AR. 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
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 350,000
4 sales · Mean £ 351,750
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BH17 7AR has low crime rates — 27 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 Carvery0.5 km
Restaurant, Cafe
15 nearby- BaxterStorey@Siemens0.8 km
- Burger King0.5 km
- David Lloyd Club0.5 km
- Marshall Truck and Van Poole0.5 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 Supermarket1.0 km
- Tesco0.2 km
- Co-op0.6 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Creekmoor Plaice0.6 km
- Domino's Pizza0.5 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
- Hamworthy2.4 km
- Parkstone (Dorset)3.5 km
Bus Stops
- Pergin Crescent0.2 km
- Tesco Superstore0.2 km
- Pergin Crescent0.2 km
- Petersham Road0.3 km
- Creekmoor Lane Roundabout0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: BH177AR · Data under Open Government Licence