BH14 0JB is a safe, established 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 — a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a large scale education zone — large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 45) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 43% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 27 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.
Census 2021 statistics for BH14 0JB are sourced from Output Area E00078153 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
COMMERCIAL ROAD, BH14 0JB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COMMERCIAL ROAD, BH14 0JB.
294
45
£ 46,700 /yr
57%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BH14 0JB is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
BH14 0JB is an established family neighbourhood — 55% owner-occupation and an average age of 45 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BH14 0JB. The average age is 45.0. 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
£ 175,000
1 sales · Mean £ 175,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BH14 0JB has low crime rates — 27 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
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Poole
Courthill Infant School
Longfleet Church of England Primary School
Livingstone Road Infant School
Livingstone Road Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Co-op0.9 km
- The Southern Co-op0.9 km
- Co-op0.1 km
Retailers - Other
13 nearby- Ashley News Food & Wine1.0 km
- Highland Service Station0.9 km
- Bennetts Family Bakers Shop0.2 km
- Efe Convenience Store0.4 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy0.2 km
- + 8 more
Pub, NightClub
13 nearby- Parkstone Trades & Labour Hall0.9 km
- Sweet Home Inn0.9 km
- Bermuda Triangle0.1 km
- Blush0.4 km
- Bricklayers Arms aka Cheesy Does It0.2 km
- + 8 more
Restaurant, Cafe
28 nearby- KFC1.0 km
- Chicken and Blues0.0 km
- Coast0.4 km
- Coffee #10.2 km
- Coffee Pantry0.8 km
- + 23 more
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Alex Wok0.9 km
- Imrans Heart of India0.9 km
- Pintoh Thong0.8 km
- Golden Kebab0.4 km
- Parkway Fish Bar0.6 km
- + 4 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Blue Shutters Guest House0.4 km
- Fleetwater Guest House1.0 km
- South Rising Guest House0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Parkstone (Dorset)0.4 km
- Poole2.1 km
- Branksome2.5 km
Bus Stops
- Ashley Cross0.0 km
- Ashley Cross0.1 km
- Ashley Cross0.1 km
- Ashley Cross0.1 km
- Mentone Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BH140JB · Data under Open Government Licence