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.
SHERWOOD AVENUE, BH14 8DH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SHERWOOD AVENUE, BH14 8DH.
364
42
£ 52,900 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Baden-Powell and St Peter's Church of England Junior School
Ocean Academy Poole
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Poole
Longfleet Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Blue Shutters Guest House0.9 km
- South Rising Guest House0.8 km
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, 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
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
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
Generated by PostcodeInfo.uk
Postcode Profile: BH148DH · Data under Open Government Licence