BH14 0DL is a sought-after residential area on Commercial Road, 0.2km from Salterns Raod in Poole. Administratively it sits within Parkstone ward and the Poole constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — residents in this subgroup are typically single or divorced eu-born migrants who live alone. many are aged 25 to 44 and are employed in sales and customer service occupations or are process, plant and machine operatives. a higher than group average proportion identify with the white ethnic group or other asian ethnicities, and many do not speak english very well or well. housing is principally in flats in the social or private rented sector, with households typically overcrowded, and home ownership rare. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 38) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 58% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 23 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £175k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 2.7% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for BH14 0DL are sourced from Output Area E00078159 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
COMMERCIAL ROAD, BH14 0DL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COMMERCIAL ROAD, BH14 0DL.
298
38
£ 52,900 /yr
58%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BH14 0DL is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
BH14 0DL is a mixed residential postcode — average age 38, 35% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £175k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 2.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BH14 0DL. The average age is 37.5. 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 dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 178,000
35 sales · Mean £ 177,602
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BH14 0DL has low crime rates — 23 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.
school Local Schools
Baden-Powell and St Peter's Church of England Junior School
Ocean Academy Poole
Courthill Infant School
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Poole
Livingstone Road Infant School
Livingstone Road Junior School
Longfleet Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Co-op0.9 km
- Snack Stop0.9 km
- The Southern Co-op1.0 km
- Co-op0.0 km
Retailers - Other
17 nearby- Ashley News Food & Wine0.9 km
- Bryant Pharmacy1.0 km
- Highland Service Station0.8 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy0.9 km
- Mighty Sweet0.9 km
- + 12 more
Pub, NightClub
13 nearby- Parkstone Trades & Labour Hall0.8 km
- Sweet Home Inn1.0 km
- Victoria0.9 km
- Bermuda Triangle0.1 km
- Blush0.3 km
- + 8 more
Restaurant, Cafe
30 nearby- Alghero Ristoranto1.0 km
- Gurkha Spice0.9 km
- KFC0.9 km
- Chicken and Blues0.2 km
- Coast0.4 km
- + 25 more
Takeaway Shop
11 nearby- Alex Wok0.9 km
- Imrans Heart of India0.9 km
- Papa John's Pizza0.9 km
- Pintoh Thong0.8 km
- Star Pizza0.9 km
- + 6 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Blue Shutters Guest House0.5 km
- South Rising Guest House1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Parkstone (Dorset)0.3 km
- Poole2.2 km
- Branksome2.4 km
Bus Stops
- Ashley Cross0.0 km
- Ashley Cross0.1 km
- Ashley Cross0.1 km
- Ashley Cross0.2 km
- Ashley Cross Post Office0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BH140DL · Data under Open Government Licence