BH14 8RF is a sought-after residential area on Pottery Road, 0.3km from Parkstone in Poole. Administratively it sits within Parkstone ward and the Poole constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in BH14, BH14 8RF offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Outside of residential hours, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. The 51 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 73% 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 14 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £548k. 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 8RF are sourced from Output Area E00078125 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
POTTERY ROAD, BH14 8RF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for POTTERY ROAD, BH14 8RF.
310
51
£ 52,900 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BH14 8RF is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. BH14 8RF's low deprivation rank, 73% ownership, and £548k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £548k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BH14 8RF. The average age is 50.9. 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 mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 512,000
8 sales · Mean £ 519,718
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BH14 8RF has low crime rates — 14 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. 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
Lilliput Church of England Infant School
Courthill Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
11 nearby- Bennetts Family Bakers Shop0.5 km
- Efe Convenience Store0.8 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy0.6 km
- Oxfam0.7 km
- Parkstone Fisheries0.8 km
- + 6 more
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- Bermuda Triangle0.7 km
- Blush0.8 km
- Bricklayers Arms aka Cheesy Does It0.7 km
- Camden0.8 km
- Poole Ex Servicemans Club0.9 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
22 nearby- Chicken and Blues0.7 km
- Coast0.3 km
- Coffee #10.7 km
- Dancing Moose0.6 km
- Deli Noix0.8 km
- + 17 more
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Golden Kebab0.8 km
- Sea View Caterers (Broadstone)0.8 km
- TJ's Fish and Chips1.0 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-op0.6 km
- Lilliput Service Station1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Parkstone (Dorset)0.6 km
- Poole2.2 km
- Branksome2.5 km
Bus Stops
- Whitecliff Post Office0.1 km
- Doulton Gardens0.1 km
- Whitecliff Post Office0.1 km
- Whitecliff Post Office0.1 km
- Doulton Gardens0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BH148RF · Data under Open Government Licence