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Canford Cliffs

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About

Canford Cliffs ward occupies a coastal stretch within the Poole area, characterised by its elevated position atop sandy cliffs. The residential streets are primarily composed of substantial detached properties, contributing to a quiet and settled atmosphere. Green spaces, including the local Branksome Recreation Ground, provide areas for recreation within the neighbourhood.

The area is directly accessed by a series of wooden staircases leading down to the shoreline of Poole Bay. These steps, a distinctive local feature, connect the residential streets to the beach below. The local high street offers a concentration of independent shops and cafes, serving the immediate community.

Area overview

On average Canford Cliffs has very low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 67 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 1.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Canford Cliffs is £57,100 per year. Canford Cliffs is home to around 9,369 people, with a population density of about 1,475.5 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
67
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
1.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Canford Cliffs Population
9,369
Population density
1,475.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
27(+79%)
Violence and sexual offences
22.52(-32%)
Vehicle crime
11.1(+281%)
Shoplifting
10.14(+52%)
Burglary
8.75(+221%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,208
87.62%
Other White
499
5.33%
Irish
125
1.33%
Other Asian
78
0.83%
White and Asian (mixed)
68
0.73%
Total population: 9,368

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
3,751
44.38%
No qualifications
1,111
13.14%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,104
13.06%
Level 3 (A level)
1,099
13%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
655
7.75%
Total 16+ residents: 8,452

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
2,769
58.91%
Owns with a mortgage
981
20.87%
Private landlord or letting agency
743
15.81%
Other forms of private rent
112
2.38%
Other social rented
62
1.32%
Total households: 4,700

Property prices in Canford Cliffs

Based on 181 recent sales, the median property price is £515,000 in Canford Cliffs 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 Canford Cliffs 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 Canford Cliffs over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached37£1,615,000
Flats130£390,000
Semi-Detached4£803,750
Terraced10£635,000

10 years median price trend in Canford Cliffs

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Canford Cliffs.

All postcodes in Canford Cliffs

BH137DN

Haven Road

BH136AX

Lindsay Road

BH136FE

Tower Road

BH137BJ

Western Road

BH137AS

Banks Road

BH137BU

Beach Road

BH137AX

Canford Cliffs Road

BH136BF

The Avenue

BH136LJ

The Avenue

BH149QP

Links Road

BH136AQ

The Avenue

BH136HZ

Tower Road

BH136LB

Buccleuch Road

BH136LL

The Avenue

BH137AN

Western Avenue

BH137RW

The Horseshoe

BH148FB

Bingham Avenue

BH137AT

Haig Avenue

BH137PD

Chaddesley Glen

BH136FG

The Avenue

BH136JG

Dalkeith Road

BH137EU

Spencer Road

BH137LS

Westlands Drive

BH137NJ

Nairn Road

BH137BD

Western Road

BH137DB

Bury Road

BH137LU

Haven Road

BH137PR

Chaddesley Glen

BH148ED

Compton Avenue

BH48JN

Cassel Avenue

BH136AZ

Lindsay Road

BH136LT

Brackenhill

BH137BZ

Mornish Road

BH137DF

Bury Road

BH137NL

Dornie Road

BH136AP

Lindsay Road

BH136FB

Pinewood Road

BH137BG

Western Road

BH136AT

Lindsay Road

BH136AW

Ventry Close

BH136HG

The Avenue

BH137LH

Haven Road

BH137PP

Banks Road

BH137QW

Brownsea Road

BH137RD

Panorama Road

BH121AE

St Aldhelms Road

BH136ES

Western Road

BH121AD

Poole Road

BH136AA

The Avenue

BH136AJ

The Avenue

BH136BJ

Canford Cliffs

BH136BU

Withingham Road

BH136DN

Burton Road

BH137EJ

Canford Cliffs Road

BH137BQ

Western Road

BH137HX

Ravine Road

BH137JS

Bessborough Road

BH137NF

Nairn Road

BH137PF

Chaddesley Glen

BH137PG

Chaddesley Glen

BH136DH

Forest Road

BH136JL

Westminster Road

BH136LW

The Avenue

BH137DG

Bury Road

BH137DQ

Martello Road

BH137NG

Nairn Road

BH137BP

Western Road

BH136HL

The Avenue

BH137HN

De Mauley Road

BH137JR

St Clair Road

BH137QG

Banks Road

BH148JG

Firs Lane

BH148LU

Crichel Mount Road

BH137BB

Western Road

BH137EW

Canford Cliffs Road

BH136DY

Balcombe Road

BH137DE

Bury Road

BH137HQ

Martello Road South

BH137HS

Ravine Road

BH137NB

Canford Crescent

BH148HT

Avalon

BH148LA

Lilliput Road

BH136DX

Balcombe Road

BH137EL

Canford Cliffs Road

BH137HF

Martello Road South

BH137NZ

Chaddesley Glen

BH137PE

Chaddesley Glen

BH148JF

Gardens Road

BH136EP

Western Road

BH137NN

Brudenell Road

BH136DJ

Motcombe Road

BH136EF

Wilderton Road West

BH136JA

Tower Road

BH136LP

West Undercliff Promenade

BH137AW

Haig Avenue

BH137BT

Beach Road

BH137JB

Maxwell Road

BH137JE

Cliff Drive

BH137JW

Flaghead Road

BH137QB

Banks Road

Data Sources

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