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.
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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48
£ 47,100 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Haymoor Junior School
Canford Heath Infant School
Canford Heath Junior School
Longspee Academy
Magna Academy
Ad Astra Infant School
Montacute School
St Edward's Roman Catholic/Church of England School, Poole
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Canford Heath Residents & Comm0.6 km
- The Haymoor0.9 km
- The Pilot0.6 km
- Oakdale Conservative Club1.0 km
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, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Travelodge Poole North1.0 km
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
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
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Postcode Profile: BH170RF · Data under Open Government Licence