Postcode Analysis Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, South West

BH17 0RU House Prices & Local Information

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

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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 0RU 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

BH17 0RU is an established family neighbourhood — 64% owner-occupation and an average age of 48 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 0RU is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 0.4km 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 0RU represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — manufacturing, transport, and it with higher status mix. With an average age of 48, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 64% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 22 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for BH17 0RU 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 0RU. 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.

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

BH17 0RU has low crime rates — 22 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 behaviour13
Violence and sexual offences10
Other theft9
Bicycle theft6
Burglary4

school Local Schools

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Canford Heath Infant School

Outstanding358 pupils0.4 km
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Longspee Academy

Outstanding100 pupils0.4 km
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Canford Heath Junior School

Good476 pupils0.4 km
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Stanley Green Infant Academy

Good282 pupils0.6 km
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Parkstone Grammar School

Outstanding1236 pupils0.8 km
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St Edward's Roman Catholic/Church of England School, Poole

Good1110 pupils1.1 km
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Haymoor Junior School

Good360 pupils1.1 km
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Montacute School

Good93 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

13 nearby
  • Marnhull Community Café0.5 km
  • Burger King0.6 km
  • David Lloyd Club0.9 km
  • Eurest c/o Royal Mail Staff Canteen0.8 km
  • Honeywell Analytics0.5 km
  • + 8 more
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Retailers - Other

12 nearby
  • B&Q Poole0.8 km
  • Next0.9 km
  • Oakdale Post Office1.0 km
  • Oakdale Service Station0.7 km
  • Rowlands Pharmacy0.9 km
  • + 7 more
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Oakdale Conservative Club0.4 km
  • Toby Carvery0.5 km
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Co-op0.7 km
  • Insanity Retro Gaming0.2 km
  • Lidl0.5 km
  • Wah Hing Chinese Supermarket0.1 km
  • Tesco0.7 km
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Takeaway Shop

10 nearby
  • American Fried Chicken0.9 km
  • Long Johns Fish and Chips0.8 km
  • Parvez Tandoori0.7 km
  • Willys Hubbs Kitchen0.8 km
  • Wongs Dragon0.7 km
  • + 5 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Travelodge Poole North0.5 km
  • Acorns Guest House0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Poole2.4 km
  • Parkstone (Dorset)2.9 km
  • Hamworthy3.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Hatch Pond Road0.4 km
  • St Georges Church0.4 km
  • St Georges Church0.4 km
  • The Fleetsbridge0.5 km