Postcode Analysis Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, South West

BH17 0GJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BH17 0GJ.

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Population

280

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 48,400 /yr

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Employed

54%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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8/10
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5/10
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6/10
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10/10
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5/10
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6/10
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6/10
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5/10
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3/10
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Area Character

BH17 0GJ is an established family neighbourhood — 58% owner-occupation and an average age of 38 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.

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

BH17 0GJ is a safe, established residential area located 0.6km from Canford Heath in Poole. Administratively it sits within Canford Heath ward and the Mid Dorset and North Poole constituency.

For families considering a move, BH17 0GJ represents a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 38 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 58% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for BH17 0GJ are sourced from Output Area E00077925 (shared with 8 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 0GJ. The average age is 37.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.2%
Asian / British Asian2.1%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.7%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 40%
Unemployed: 0%
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Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.

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

BH17 0GJ has low crime rates — 25 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.

Violence and sexual offences39
Anti-social behaviour26
Burglary9
Other theft8
Criminal damage and arson7

school Local Schools

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Haymoor Junior School

Good360 pupils0.4 km
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Magna Academy

Outstanding926 pupils0.5 km
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Ad Astra Infant School

Good270 pupils0.6 km
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Montacute School

Good93 pupils0.7 km
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Poole Grammar School

Good1227 pupils0.9 km
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Longspee Academy

Outstanding100 pupils0.9 km
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Canford Heath Infant School

Outstanding358 pupils0.9 km
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Canford Heath Junior School

Good476 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

10 nearby
  • Boots0.9 km
  • Canford Heath Community Centre Fridge1.0 km
  • Morrisons Daily0.9 km
  • Bournemouth & Poole Mobile Market Ltd0.5 km
  • Chilfrome Delicatessen0.4 km
  • + 5 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Canford Heath Residents & Comm1.0 km
  • The Haymoor0.6 km
  • The Pilot0.9 km
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Asda Petrol Station0.6 km
  • Asda Stores Ltd0.6 km
  • Iceland0.9 km
  • Insanity Retro Gaming0.9 km
  • Lidl0.9 km
  • + 1 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • Eurest c/o Royal Mail Staff Canteen0.2 km
  • Honeywell Analytics0.5 km
  • Nuffield Burger Bar0.4 km
  • The Hub on the Heath0.9 km
  • Happyccino at the Hub0.8 km
  • + 1 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Adastral Fish and Chips0.9 km
  • Chopstick House0.9 km
  • Greggs0.7 km
  • Only Food & Sauces0.4 km
  • Kingfishers Fish and Chips0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Parkstone (Dorset)3.3 km
  • Poole3.3 km
  • Hamworthy4.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Longfleet Drive0.2 km
  • Longfleet Drive0.2 km
  • Ryall Drive0.2 km
  • Tollerford Road Roundabout0.2 km
  • Tollerford Road Roundabout0.3 km