BH17 0HL is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 0.5km from Nuffield in Poole. Administratively it sits within Canford Heath ward and the Mid Dorset and North Poole constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. During the day, industrial activities connected with mining and quarrying. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 48) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 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.
Census 2021 statistics for BH17 0HL are sourced from Output Area E00077937 (shared with 153 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BH17 0HL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BH17 0HL.
340
48
£ 48,400 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BH17 0HL 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
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. BH17 0HL'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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BH17 0HL. 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
Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BH17 0HL has low crime rates — 37 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
Parkstone Grammar School
Stanley Green Infant Academy
Longspee Academy
Canford Heath Infant School
Canford Heath Junior School
Hillbourne Primary School
Montacute School
Oakdale Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
14 nearby- Bournemouth & Poole Mobile Market Ltd0.9 km
- Chilfrome Delicatessen1.0 km
- Eco Natural Products0.8 km
- Morrisons Daily0.9 km
- Premier Lotus Convenience Store0.8 km
- + 9 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Premier Inn Poole North0.8 km
- Travelodge Poole North0.1 km
Restaurant, Cafe
18 nearby- BaxterStorey@Siemens0.8 km
- Burger King0.1 km
- David Lloyd Club0.4 km
- Honeywell Analytics0.6 km
- Marshall Truck and Van Poole0.4 km
- + 13 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Insanity Retro Gaming0.7 km
- Lidl0.3 km
- Makro Self Service Wholesalers Ltd0.6 km
- Wah Hing Chinese Supermarket0.5 km
- Tesco0.3 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
12 nearby- Creekmoor Plaice1.0 km
- Domino's Pizza0.1 km
- Flames Grill0.9 km
- Greggs0.6 km
- Happy Palace0.9 km
- + 7 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Oakdale Conservative Club0.9 km
- Toby Carvery0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Poole2.6 km
- Hamworthy2.9 km
- Parkstone (Dorset)3.3 km
Bus Stops
- Hatch Pond Road0.1 km
- Tesco Superstore0.2 km
- Hatch Pond Road0.2 km
- The Fleetsbridge0.4 km
- The Fleetsbridge0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: BH170HL · Data under Open Government Licence