BH17 7AW is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Porter Road, 0.6km from Waterloo in Poole. Administratively it sits within Creekmoor ward and the Poole constituency.
For serious buyers, BH17 7AW is a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. 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. 87% 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 27 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £338k, down 9.5% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for BH17 7AW are sourced from Output Area E00077958 (shared with 27 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PORTER ROAD, BH17 7AW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PORTER ROAD, BH17 7AW.
311
48
£ 46,500 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BH17 7AW 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
No single demographic signal dominates BH17 7AW — age 48, 87% ownership, 10% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £338k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 9.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BH17 7AW. The average age is 48.1. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 280,750
22 sales · Mean £ 301,590
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BH17 7AW has low crime rates — 27 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
Parkstone Grammar School
Stanley Green Infant Academy
Hillbourne Primary School
Canford Heath Infant School
Canford Heath Junior School
Longspee Academy
Oakdale Junior School
Montacute School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
11 nearby- Morrisons Daily1.0 km
- Premier Lotus Convenience Store1.0 km
- Tesco Petrol Waterloo0.1 km
- Budgens Creekmoor0.5 km
- Creekmoor Service Station0.5 km
- + 6 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Premier Inn Poole North0.7 km
- Travelodge Poole North0.5 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- The Acorn1.0 km
- Toby Carvery0.4 km
Restaurant, Cafe
15 nearby- BaxterStorey@Siemens0.8 km
- Burger King0.4 km
- David Lloyd Club0.4 km
- Marshall Truck and Van Poole0.4 km
- Tesco Family Dining Ltd0.1 km
- + 10 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Insanity Retro Gaming1.0 km
- Lidl0.6 km
- Makro Self Service Wholesalers Ltd0.4 km
- Wah Hing Chinese Supermarket0.9 km
- Tesco0.1 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Creekmoor Plaice0.7 km
- Domino's Pizza0.4 km
- Greggs1.0 km
- Little Village Chinese Takeaway0.6 km
- Yo! To Go @ Tesco0.1 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Poole2.4 km
- Hamworthy2.5 km
- Parkstone (Dorset)3.5 km
Bus Stops
- Tesco Superstore0.2 km
- Pergin Crescent0.2 km
- Pergin Crescent0.3 km
- Hatch Pond Road0.4 km
- The Fleetsbridge0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: BH177AW · Data under Open Government Licence