Postcode Analysis Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, South West

KENNINGTON ROAD, BH17 0GF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for KENNINGTON ROAD, BH17 0GF.

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Population

340

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 48,400 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BH17 0GF 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.

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2/10
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4/10
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4/10
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5/10
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4/10
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6/10
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4/10
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5/10
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9/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. BH17 0GF's 64% ownership and 48-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district.

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

BH17 0GF is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Kennington Road, 0.2km 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 0GF represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Outside of residential hours, manufacturing, energy and utilities. The 48 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 64% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 37 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £125k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for BH17 0GF are sourced from Output Area E00077937 (shared with 153 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 BH17 0GF. 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

White / British96.8%
Asian / British Asian2.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.9%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 125,000

1 sales · Mean £ 125,000

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

BH17 0GF has low crime rates — 37 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour17
Vehicle crime10
Other theft9
Violence and sexual offences8
Bicycle theft7

school Local Schools

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Canford Heath Infant School

Outstanding358 pupils0.5 km
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Longspee Academy

Outstanding100 pupils0.5 km
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Canford Heath Junior School

Good476 pupils0.5 km
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Parkstone Grammar School

Outstanding1236 pupils0.7 km
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Stanley Green Infant Academy

Good282 pupils0.9 km
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Haymoor Junior School

Good360 pupils0.9 km
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Montacute School

Good93 pupils1.0 km
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Magna Academy

Outstanding926 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

11 nearby
  • Boots1.0 km
  • Canford Heath Community Centre Fridge1.0 km
  • Morrisons Daily1.0 km
  • B&Q Poole1.0 km
  • Oakdale Service Station0.9 km
  • + 6 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Canford Heath Residents & Comm1.0 km
  • The Pilot1.0 km
  • Oakdale Conservative Club0.7 km
  • Toby Carvery0.7 km
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Iceland1.0 km
  • Co-op0.8 km
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • Insanity Retro Gaming0.2 km
  • Lidl0.4 km
  • + 1 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

13 nearby
  • Marnhull Community Café0.6 km
  • Dolphin Indoor Bowls Club0.6 km
  • Happyccino at the Hub0.2 km
  • Starbucks0.5 km
  • Subway0.6 km
  • + 8 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

9 nearby
  • Parvez Tandoori0.8 km
  • Willys Hubbs Kitchen1.0 km
  • Wongs Dragon0.8 km
  • Adastral Fish and Chips1.0 km
  • Chopstick House1.0 km
  • + 4 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Acorns Guest House1.0 km
  • Travelodge Poole North0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Poole2.7 km
  • Parkstone (Dorset)3.0 km
  • Hamworthy3.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Hatch Pond Road0.1 km
  • Cowley Road0.3 km
  • Witney Road0.4 km