BH17 0GE is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Harwell Road, 0.5km from Nuffield in Poole. Administratively it sits within Canford Heath ward and the Mid Dorset and North Poole constituency.
For families considering a move, BH17 0GE represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — manufacturing, energy and utilities. With an average age of 48, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 64% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 14 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for BH17 0GE are sourced from Output Area E00077937 (shared with 153 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HARWELL ROAD, BH17 0GE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HARWELL ROAD, BH17 0GE.
340
48
£ 48,400 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BH17 0GE represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
BH17 0GE is an established family neighbourhood — 64% owner-occupation and an average age of 48 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 BH17 0GE. The average age is 48.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BH17 0GE 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
Canford Heath Infant School
Canford Heath Junior School
Longspee Academy
Stanley Green Infant Academy
St Edward's Roman Catholic/Church of England School, Poole
Parkstone Grammar School
Haymoor Junior School
Magna Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
13 nearby- Boots0.9 km
- Canford Heath Community Centre Fridge0.9 km
- Morrisons Daily0.9 km
- Bournemouth & Poole Mobile Market Ltd0.5 km
- Eco Natural Products0.6 km
- + 8 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Canford Heath Residents & Comm0.9 km
- The Pilot0.9 km
- Toby Carvery0.7 km
- Oakdale Conservative Club0.4 km
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Iceland0.9 km
- Insanity Retro Gaming0.1 km
- Lidl0.7 km
- Wah Hing Chinese Supermarket0.2 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- + 1 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Travelodge Poole North0.6 km
- Acorns Guest House0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
11 nearby- Burger King0.8 km
- Eurest c/o Royal Mail Staff Canteen0.8 km
- Honeywell Analytics0.5 km
- Nuffield Burger Bar0.6 km
- Tesco Family Dining Ltd0.9 km
- + 6 more
Takeaway Shop
12 nearby- Adastral Fish and Chips0.9 km
- Chopstick House0.9 km
- Domino's Pizza0.8 km
- Greggs0.3 km
- Only Food & Sauces0.6 km
- + 7 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Poole2.4 km
- Parkstone (Dorset)2.7 km
- Hamworthy3.3 km
Bus Stops
- St Georges Church0.3 km
- St Georges Church0.3 km
- Johnston Road Top0.4 km
- Johnston Road Top0.4 km
- Gibson Road0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: BH170GE · Data under Open Government Licence