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Branksome Park, Canford Cliffs & Sandbanks

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About

Branksome Park, Canford Cliffs, and Sandbanks form a coastal enclave on the Poole Harbour peninsula. The area is characterised by pine-tree lined roads and residential properties, with direct access to sandy beaches along Poole Bay. Sandbanks is known for its narrow spit of land separating the harbour from the English Channel.

A notable feature is the chain ferry connecting Sandbanks to Studland across the harbour mouth. The area includes green spaces like Branksome Chine and the cliff-top walks at Canford Cliffs, offering views across the water.

Area overview

On average Branksome Park, Canford Cliffs & Sandbanks has very low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 47 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 2.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Branksome Park, Canford Cliffs & Sandbanks is £56,386 per year. Branksome Park, Canford Cliffs & Sandbanks is home to around 8,540 people, with a population density of about 1,622.7 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
47
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
2.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Branksome Park, Canford Cliffs & Sandbanks Population
8,540
Population density
1,622.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
22.13(+47%)
Violence and sexual offences
15.46(-53%)
Shoplifting
10.77(+61%)
Burglary
6.67(+144%)
Other theft
6.44(+14%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,393
86.56%
Other White
505
5.91%
Irish
111
1.3%
Other Asian
81
0.95%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
69
0.81%
Total population: 8,541

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
3,344
43.31%
No qualifications
1,082
14.01%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,007
13.04%
Level 3 (A level)
994
12.87%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
615
7.97%
Total 16+ residents: 7,721

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
2,467
57.07%
Owns with a mortgage
853
19.73%
Private landlord or letting agency
778
18%
Other forms of private rent
117
2.71%
Other social rented
75
1.73%
Total households: 4,323

Property prices in Branksome Park, Canford Cliffs & Sandbanks

Based on 166 recent sales, the median property price is £470,000 in Branksome Park, Canford Cliffs & Sandbanks area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £3,450,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Branksome Park, Canford Cliffs & Sandbanks in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Branksome Park, Canford Cliffs & Sandbanks over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached28£1,847,500
Flats125£375,000
Semi-Detached4£803,750
Terraced9£685,000

10 years median price trend in Branksome Park, Canford Cliffs & Sandbanks

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Branksome Park, Canford Cliffs & Sandbanks.

All postcodes in Branksome Park, Canford Cliffs & Sandbanks

BH136JN

Westminster Road

BH137EN

Lawrence Drive

BH137HE

De Mauley Road

BH137PJ

Shore Road

BH137PL

Shore Road

BH149AY

Archway Road

BH136DU

Burton Road

BH137EY

Elmstead Road

BH137EZ

Elmstead Road

BH137RH

Grasmere Road

BH136DQ

Forest Road

BH136EJ

Tower Road

BH136ER

Western Road

BH136HF

The Avenue

BH136HH

The Avenue

BH137JQ

Macandrew Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.