BH14 8PW is a sought-after residential area on Compton Drive, 0.8km from Parkstone in Poole. Administratively it sits within Penn Hill ward and the Poole constituency.
For serious buyers, BH14 8PW is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. A balanced community with an average age of 45 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 96% 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 8 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £925k. 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 8PW are sourced from Output Area E00078181 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
COMPTON DRIVE, BH14 8PW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COMPTON DRIVE, BH14 8PW.
366
45
£ 54,400 /yr
41%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BH14 8PW 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
A sought-after, premium postcode. BH14 8PW's low deprivation rank, 96% ownership, and £925k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £925k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BH14 8PW. The average age is 44.8. 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
£ 850,000
9 sales · Mean £ 844,722
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BH14 8PW has low crime rates — 8 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Lilliput Church of England Infant School
Baden-Powell and St Peter's Church of England Junior School
Courthill Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Parkstone Golf Club0.3 km
- Stefanos1.0 km
- Rockets and Rascals1.0 km
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Simply Local1.0 km
- Lilliput Service Station0.9 km
- Tesco1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Foysals Takeaway1.0 km
- Halfway Fish Bar1.0 km
- TJ's Fish and Chips0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Parkstone (Dorset)1.1 km
- Branksome1.9 km
- Poole3.2 km
Bus Stops
- Luscombe Road0.1 km
- Luscombe Road0.1 km
- Alton Road0.2 km
- Alton Road0.2 km
- Alton Road East0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BH148PW · Data under Open Government Licence