Postcode Analysis Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, South West

DARBYS LANE NORTH, BH17 0RF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DARBYS LANE NORTH, BH17 0RF.

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Population

305

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 47,100 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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3/10
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10/10
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4/10
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7/10
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2/10
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6/10
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6/10
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10/10
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3/10
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Area Character

BH17 0RF is a mixed residential postcode — average age 48, 94% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

BH17 0RF is a safe, established residential area on Darbys Lane North, 0.6km 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 0RF represents a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 48) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 94% 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 0RF are sourced from Output Area E00077917 (shared with 15 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 0RF. The average age is 47.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.0%
Asian / British Asian1.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.6%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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

BH17 0RF 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.

Anti-social behaviour8
Violence and sexual offences8
Other theft7
Public order4
Vehicle crime3

school Local Schools

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Haymoor Junior School

Good360 pupils0.4 km
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Canford Heath Infant School

Outstanding358 pupils0.5 km
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Canford Heath Junior School

Good476 pupils0.5 km
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Longspee Academy

Outstanding100 pupils0.5 km
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Magna Academy

Outstanding926 pupils0.6 km
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Ad Astra Infant School

Good270 pupils0.7 km
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Montacute School

Good93 pupils1.0 km
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St Edward's Roman Catholic/Church of England School, Poole

Good1110 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

10 nearby
  • Boots0.6 km
  • Canford Heath Community Centre Fridge0.6 km
  • Morrisons Daily0.6 km
  • Bournemouth & Poole Mobile Market Ltd0.1 km
  • Chilfrome Delicatessen0.7 km
  • + 5 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Canford Heath Residents & Comm0.6 km
  • The Haymoor0.9 km
  • The Pilot0.6 km
  • Oakdale Conservative Club1.0 km
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Supermarkets

7 nearby
  • Asda Petrol Station0.9 km
  • Asda Stores Ltd0.9 km
  • Iceland0.6 km
  • Insanity Retro Gaming0.6 km
  • Lidl0.8 km
  • + 2 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Travelodge Poole North1.0 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

8 nearby
  • Eurest c/o Royal Mail Staff Canteen0.2 km
  • Honeywell Analytics0.4 km
  • Nuffield Burger Bar0.2 km
  • The Hub on the Heath0.6 km
  • Happyccino at the Hub0.6 km
  • + 3 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

7 nearby
  • Adastral Fish and Chips0.6 km
  • Chopstick House0.6 km
  • Greggs0.5 km
  • Only Food & Sauces0.2 km
  • Parvez Tandoori0.7 km
  • + 2 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Parkstone (Dorset)2.9 km
  • Poole3.0 km
  • Hamworthy3.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Cowley Road0.3 km
  • Witney Road0.4 km
  • Hatch Pond Road0.5 km
  • Wykeham Close0.5 km
  • Gibson Road0.5 km