BH17 0UJ is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Cowley Road, 0.3km 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 0UJ represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — manufacturing, energy and utilities. 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 20 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for BH17 0UJ are sourced from Output Area E00077937 (shared with 153 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
COWLEY ROAD, BH17 0UJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COWLEY ROAD, BH17 0UJ.
340
48
£ 48,400 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BH17 0UJ 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
BH17 0UJ 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BH17 0UJ. 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
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BH17 0UJ has low crime rates — 20 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.
school Local Schools
Canford Heath Infant School
Canford Heath Junior School
Longspee Academy
Haymoor Junior School
Parkstone Grammar School
Magna Academy
Montacute School
Ad Astra Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- Boots0.9 km
- Canford Heath Community Centre Fridge0.9 km
- Morrisons Daily0.9 km
- Bournemouth & Poole Mobile Market Ltd0.2 km
- Chilfrome Delicatessen0.5 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Canford Heath Residents & Comm0.9 km
- The Pilot0.9 km
- Toby Carvery1.0 km
- Oakdale Conservative Club0.9 km
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Iceland0.9 km
- Insanity Retro Gaming0.5 km
- Lidl0.6 km
- Wah Hing Chinese Supermarket0.4 km
- Co-op0.9 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Travelodge Poole North0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- Burger King0.8 km
- Eurest c/o Royal Mail Staff Canteen0.3 km
- Honeywell Analytics0.1 km
- Nuffield Burger Bar0.1 km
- The Hub on the Heath0.9 km
- + 5 more
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Adastral Fish and Chips0.9 km
- Chopstick House0.9 km
- Domino's Pizza0.8 km
- Greggs0.3 km
- Only Food & Sauces0.1 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Poole2.9 km
- Parkstone (Dorset)3.1 km
- Hamworthy3.6 km
Bus Stops
- Cowley Road0.0 km
- Witney Road0.2 km
- Hatch Pond Road0.2 km
- Ryall Drive0.4 km
- Holnest Road0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: BH170UJ · Data under Open Government Licence