Postcode Analysis Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, South West

PERGIN CRESCENT, BH17 7AL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PERGIN CRESCENT, BH17 7AL.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

256

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Avg Age

57

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Avg Income

£ 46,500 /yr

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Employed

36%

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. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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4/10
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7/10
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4/10
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3/10
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3/10
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5/10
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8/10
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10/10
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5/10
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Area Character

Average age 57, 92% owned. BH17 7AL is quintessential settled, mature residential territory — long-term residents, quiet streets, minimal rental churn. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character — £340k reflects the demand.

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

BH17 7AL is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Pergin Crescent, 0.6km from Waterloo in Poole. Administratively it sits within Creekmoor ward and the Poole constituency.

For serious buyers, BH17 7AL is a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An established, mature community with an average age of 57 — quiet, long-term residents, low turnover. 92% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 43 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £340k.

Census 2021 statistics for BH17 7AL are sourced from Output Area E00077954 (shared with 9 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 7AL. The average age is 57.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.8%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.2%

Economic Activity

36%Active
FT: 23%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 274,975

8 sales · Mean £ 292,087

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

BH17 7AL has low crime rates — 43 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.

Violence and sexual offences30
Anti-social behaviour24
Criminal damage and arson13
Burglary9
Vehicle crime9

school Local Schools

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Parkstone Grammar School

Outstanding1236 pupils0.7 km
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Stanley Green Infant Academy

Good282 pupils1.0 km
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Hillbourne Primary School

Requires Improvement1.1 km
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Montacute School

Good93 pupils1.3 km
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Oakdale Junior School

Good453 pupils1.4 km
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Canford Heath Infant School

Outstanding358 pupils1.4 km
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Canford Heath Junior School

Good476 pupils1.4 km
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Longspee Academy

Outstanding100 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

11 nearby
  • Morrisons Daily1.0 km
  • Premier Lotus Convenience Store1.0 km
  • Tesco Petrol Waterloo0.2 km
  • Budgens Creekmoor0.4 km
  • Creekmoor Service Station0.4 km
  • + 6 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Premier Inn Poole North0.6 km
  • Travelodge Poole North0.5 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • The Acorn0.8 km
  • Toby Carvery0.5 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

14 nearby
  • BaxterStorey@Siemens0.7 km
  • Burger King0.5 km
  • David Lloyd Club0.4 km
  • Marshall Truck and Van Poole0.4 km
  • Tesco Family Dining Ltd0.2 km
  • + 9 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Lidl0.7 km
  • Makro Self Service Wholesalers Ltd0.2 km
  • Tesco0.2 km
  • Co-op0.5 km
  • The Southern Co-op0.7 km
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Takeaway Shop

10 nearby
  • Creekmoor Plaice0.5 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.5 km
  • Flames Grill1.0 km
  • Happy Palace1.0 km
  • Little Village Chinese Takeaway0.5 km
  • + 5 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Hamworthy2.4 km
  • Poole2.5 km
  • Parkstone (Dorset)3.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Pergin Crescent0.2 km
  • Tesco Superstore0.3 km
  • Pergin Crescent0.3 km
  • Petersham Road0.3 km
  • Petersham Road0.3 km