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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 low crime levels, with around 67 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 21% below the South West average of 85 per 1,000. 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
28.71(+93%)
Violence and sexual offences
26.58(-20%)
Vehicle crime
9.71(+235%)
Shoplifting
8.75(+32%)
Other theft
8.54(+52%)
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

Median price£517,500
Price per sq ft£430
Sales (last 12 months)172
Typical range (middle 50%)£330K – £936K

Based on 172 recent sales, the median property price is £517,500 (about £430 per square foot) in Canford Cliffs area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £5,030,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Canford Cliffs over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached41£1,800,000£605
Semi-Detached4£847,500£487
Terraced5£585,000£428
Flats122£390,000£364

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Canford Cliffs

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Canford Cliffs.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£1,127,500£339,950£565,000£597,500
2017£1,160,000£374,500£822,500£675,000
2018£1,200,000£380,000£667,500£825,000
2019£1,350,000£400,000£775,000£640,000
2020£1,281,000£445,000£777,500£700,000
2021£1,550,000£435,000£683,750£617,500
2022£1,710,000£492,500£1,210,000£755,000
2023£1,825,000£452,500£804,166£655,000
2024£1,700,000£391,000£1,066,250£885,000
2025£1,627,500£395,000£815,000£585,000
2026£1,625,000£475,000£755,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Canford Cliffs.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Canford Cliffs.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£421£313£468£502
2017£418£338£473£441
2018£479£333£430£563
2019£463£354£483£364
2020£499£412£486£403
2021£554£398£507£429
2022£638£461£689£483
2023£687£403£545£495
2024£642£372£606£559
2025£677£368£470£428
2026£537£379£535
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Canford Cliffs.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Canford Cliffs in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Canford Cliffs

Is Canford Cliffs safe?

Canford Cliffs records about 67 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Canford Cliffs?

The median sale price in Canford Cliffs is £517,500 (about £430 per square foot) based on 172 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

How deprived is Canford Cliffs?

Canford Cliffs scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Canford Cliffs sits around rank 27,262 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Canford Cliffs?

The average household income in Canford Cliffs is around £57,100 per year, and 2% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Canford Cliffs?

Canford Cliffs is represented by 1 elected councillor: Gavin Wright (Conservative and Unionist Party).

All postcodes in Canford Cliffs

BH136JT

Branksome Towers

BH137AF

Canford Cliffs Road

BH136JH

Westminster Road

BH136JX

Westminster Road

BH136EQ

Westminster Road

BH137AL

Western Avenue

BH137PF

Chaddesley Glen

BH148FF

Lilliput Road

BH136EN

Forest Road

BH148DE

Compton Avenue

BH137LJ

Canford Crescent

BH121AU

Poole Road

BH137LE

Haven Road

BH137EX

Newton Road

BH137HD

De Mauley Road

BH137DP

Martello Road South

BH137BY

Mornish Road

BH136LR

Lakeside Road

BH149QU

Over Links Drive

BH136EX

Western Road

BH137EL

Canford Cliffs Road

BH137LW

Haven Road

BH137AU

Flaghead Road

BH137DB

Bury Road

BH137JL

Flaghead Road

BH137NH

Nairn Road

BH136HJ

The Avenue

BH137QF

Banks Road

BH136EP

Western Road

BH137LS

Westlands Drive

BH136JB

Haydon Road

BH137QN

Ferry Way

BH136BY

Leicester Road

BH137HS

Ravine Road

BH137RH

Grasmere Road

BH137EF

Salter Road

BH148HT

Avalon

BH136JW

Westminster Road

BH136AH

The Avenue

BH148JF

Gardens Road

BH137JN

Flaghead Road

BH137LX

Inverness Road

BH136AJ

The Avenue

BH136EF

Wilderton Road West

BH136AW

Ventry Close

BH137BS

Beach Road

BH136BL

Lindsay Road

BH136JU

Branksome Towers

BH137ES

Canford Cliffs Road

BH136DS

Burton Road

BH136FF

Lindsay Road

BH137QD

Banks Road

BH137BW

Western Road

BH137QH

Banks Road

BH148JE

Gardens Crescent

BH136BG

Lindsay Road

BH137EJ

Canford Cliffs Road

BH136HN

Tower Road

BH137HA

Moorfields Road

BH148DF

Compton Avenue

BH137JS

Bessborough Road

BH137HT

Ravine Road

BH137RS

Panorama Road

BH136DA

Leicester Road

BH136HY

Tower Road

BH148FR

Lilliput Road

BH137JU

Meriden Close

BH137EU

Spencer Road

BH137JD

Cliff Drive

BH136DY

Balcombe Road

BH137HX

Ravine Road

BH148LZ

Alington Road

BH136EW

Pine Drive

BH137BX

Beach Road

BH137NQ

Nairn Road

BH136HE

The Avenue

BH136DD

Chester Road

BH136BB

The Avenue

BH136BH

Lindsay Road

BH136BD

Lindsay Road

BH137RA

Panorama Road

BH136LT

Brackenhill

BH149QS

Links Road

BH136ET

Western Road

BH137NJ

Nairn Road

BH148NF

Alington Close

BH137BJ

Western Road

BH137LL

Chaddesley Pines

BH137BD

Western Road

BH136LP

West Undercliff Promenade

BH137BU

Beach Road

BH137AG

Canford Cliffs Road

BH137AE

Canford Cliffs Road

BH137LQ

Haven Road

BH148JG

Firs Lane

BH148LB

Gulliver Close

BH137AX

Canford Cliffs Road

BH137BP

Western Road

BH137RW

The Horseshoe

BH137EZ

Elmstead Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.