BH13 6BT is a mixed residential area located 0.3km from St. Aldhelm's in Poole. Administratively it sits within Canford Cliffs ward and the Poole constituency.
For families considering a move, BH13 6BT represents a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. During the day, large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 49) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 67% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 61 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for BH13 6BT are sourced from Output Area E00077882 (shared with 22 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BH13 6BT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BH13 6BT.
402
49
£ 53,200 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BH13 6BT is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
BH13 6BT is an established family neighbourhood — 67% owner-occupation and an average age of 49 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BH13 6BT. The average age is 48.6. 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)
Crime around BH13 6BT is moderate at 61 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Victoria Education Centre
Heatherlands Primary School
Bishop Aldhelm's Church of England Primary School
Courthill Infant School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Poole
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
19 nearby- Branksome Centre Community Coffee Shop0.8 km
- Bay Leaf Cafe0.9 km
- Gossip Cicchetti0.6 km
- Isabels Brasserrie0.8 km
- Patisserie Mark Bennett0.6 km
- + 14 more
Retailers - Other
15 nearby- Central Stores0.9 km
- Hasluck's0.6 km
- Homesense0.5 km
- Imran Brothers Grocery Store0.6 km
- Majestic Wine Warehouses Ltd1.0 km
- + 10 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Jenkins & Sons0.6 km
- Masonic Hall Branksome0.6 km
- The Barking Cat Alehouse1.0 km
- The Porterhouse1.0 km
- The Branksome Railway Hotel0.2 km
Supermarkets
3 nearby- The Southern Co-op0.6 km
- Alder Stores0.7 km
- Tesco0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
11 nearby- Canford Cliffs Kiosk0.7 km
- China Fusion0.9 km
- Mias Fish and Chips0.6 km
- Nick the Fish0.6 km
- Scooby Pizza & Kebab0.9 km
- + 6 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Greenhouse Christian Centre0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Branksome0.2 km
- Parkstone (Dorset)2.2 km
- Bournemouth3.8 km
Bus Stops
- The Victoria School0.1 km
- Tesco0.1 km
- The Victoria School0.1 km
- Branksome Rail Station0.1 km
- Branksome Rail Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BH136BT · Data under Open Government Licence