Postcode Analysis Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, South West

SHERWOOD AVENUE, BH14 8DH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SHERWOOD AVENUE, BH14 8DH.

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Population

364

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 52,900 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BH14 8DH is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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8/10
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10/10
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6/10
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7/10
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2/10
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10/10
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8/10
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9/10
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9/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, BH14 8DH combines high owner-occupation (93%), strong property values (£644k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £644k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending down 35.0% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

BH14 8DH is a sought-after residential area on Sherwood Avenue, 0.4km from Salterns Raod in Poole. Administratively it sits within Parkstone ward and the Poole constituency.

For serious buyers, BH14 8DH is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 93% 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 18 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £644k, down 35.0% year-on-year. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for BH14 8DH are sourced from Output Area E00078143 (shared with 7 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 8DH. The average age is 42.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.7%
Asian / British Asian1.1%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.2%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 545,000

13 sales · Mean £ 607,346

Semi-Detached

£ 651,250

4 sales · Mean £ 641,875

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

BH14 8DH has low crime rates — 18 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 offences29
Anti-social behaviour24
Criminal damage and arson6
Other theft6
Possession of weapons5

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 pupils1.1 km
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St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Poole

Good414 pupils1.3 km
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Longfleet Church of England Primary School

Good627 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

12 nearby
  • Bennetts Family Bakers Shop0.4 km
  • Efe Convenience Store0.8 km
  • Lloyds Pharmacy0.6 km
  • Oxfam0.7 km
  • Parkstone Fisheries0.8 km
  • + 7 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Blue Shutters Guest House0.9 km
  • South Rising Guest House0.8 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

10 nearby
  • Bermuda Triangle0.6 km
  • Blush0.8 km
  • Bricklayers Arms aka Cheesy Does It0.6 km
  • Camden0.8 km
  • Poole Ex Servicemans Club0.7 km
  • + 5 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

27 nearby
  • Chicken and Blues0.5 km
  • Coast0.3 km
  • Coffee #10.6 km
  • Dancing Moose0.6 km
  • Deli Noix0.8 km
  • + 22 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Golden Kebab0.8 km
  • Parkway Fish Bar0.7 km
  • Sea View Caterers (Broadstone)0.6 km
  • Beijing Palace0.7 km
  • No.1 Wok0.7 km
  • + 1 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co-op0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Parkstone (Dorset)0.7 km
  • Poole1.9 km
  • Branksome2.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Whitecliff Post Office0.2 km
  • Worthington Crescent0.2 km
  • Whitecliff Post Office0.2 km
  • Whitecliff Post Office0.2 km
  • Whitecliff Post Office0.2 km