Postcode Analysis Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, South West

BUCKHOLME CLOSE, BH14 0AF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BUCKHOLME CLOSE, BH14 0AF.

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Population

181

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 46,700 /yr

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Employed

28%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: BH14 0AF falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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6/10
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1/10
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8/10
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2/10
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6/10
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3/10
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10/10
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1/10
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1/10
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Area Character

With 72% social renting, BH14 0AF is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

home £476,666 median price shield Safety 6/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

BH14 0AF is a safe, established residential area on Buckholme Close, 0.3km from Salterns Raod in Poole. Administratively it sits within Parkstone ward and the Poole constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, BH14 0AF is a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. By day, the area transitions to a large scale education character: large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. At 47 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 72% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 19% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 29 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £476k.

Census 2021 statistics for BH14 0AF are sourced from Output Area E00078158 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BH14 0AF. The average age is 47.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British91.8%
Asian / British Asian1.1%
Black / African / Caribbean1.1%
Other / Mixed6.0%

Economic Activity

28%Active
FT: 19%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 474,000

2 sales · Mean £ 474,000

Semi-Detached

£ 482,000

1 sales · Mean £ 482,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

BH14 0AF has low crime rates — 29 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.

Violence and sexual offences53
Anti-social behaviour33
Public order12
Other theft12
Criminal damage and arson11

school Local Schools

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Baden-Powell and St Peter's Church of England Junior School

Good718 pupils0.5 km
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Ocean Academy Poole

Good302 pupils0.7 km
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St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Poole

Good414 pupils1.0 km
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Longfleet Church of England Primary School

Good627 pupils1.3 km
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Livingstone Road Infant School

Good238 pupils1.4 km
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Courthill Infant School

Good358 pupils1.4 km
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Livingstone Road Junior School

Good242 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Co-op0.9 km
  • The Southern Co-op0.8 km
  • Co-op0.2 km
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Retailers - Other

12 nearby
  • Highland Service Station0.9 km
  • Bennetts Family Bakers Shop0.2 km
  • Efe Convenience Store0.5 km
  • Lloyds Pharmacy0.3 km
  • Oxfam0.3 km
  • + 7 more
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Pub, NightClub

13 nearby
  • Parkstone Trades & Labour Hall0.9 km
  • Sweet Home Inn0.8 km
  • Bermuda Triangle0.1 km
  • Blush0.5 km
  • Bricklayers Arms aka Cheesy Does It0.2 km
  • + 8 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

7 nearby
  • Pintoh Thong0.9 km
  • Golden Kebab0.5 km
  • Parkway Fish Bar0.5 km
  • Sea View Caterers (Broadstone)0.1 km
  • Beijing Palace0.5 km
  • + 2 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Blue Shutters Guest House0.4 km
  • Fleetwater Guest House0.9 km
  • South Rising Guest House0.8 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

29 nearby
  • Chicken and Blues0.1 km
  • Coast0.4 km
  • Coffee #10.3 km
  • Coffee Pantry0.9 km
  • Dancing Moose0.3 km
  • + 24 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Parkstone (Dorset)0.5 km
  • Poole2.0 km
  • Branksome2.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Ashley Cross0.1 km
  • Ashley Cross0.2 km
  • Ashley Cross0.2 km
  • Ashley Cross0.2 km
  • Danecourt Road0.2 km