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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
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

Based on 181 recent sales, the median property price is £565,000 in Canford Cliffs area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £3,811,500.

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
Detached48£1,405,000
Flats121£415,000
Semi-Detached4£847,500
Terraced8£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

BH136EA

Dover Close

BH136LA

Tower Road West

BH137QJ

Banks Road

BH137JG

Cliff Drive

BH148LX

Alington Road

BH136AY

Lindsay Road

BH137RP

The Horseshoe

BH136LB

Buccleuch Road

BH137PS

Canford Cliffs

BH121AD

Poole Road

BH136DJ

Motcombe Road

BH136HD

The Avenue

BH136LE

Buccleuch Road

BH136BT

St Aldhelm's Road

BH137NN

Brudenell Road

BH148HY

Sandbanks Road

BH137HZ

The Esplanade

BH136BN

Canford Cliffs

BH136AN

Lindsay Road

BH137PW

Banks Road

BH137JW

Flaghead Road

BH137RE

Panorama Road

BH136DN

Burton Road

BH149QW

Widdicombe Avenue

BH137LU

Haven Road

BH137HY

Ravine Road

BH136AG

The Avenue

BH137AN

Western Avenue

BH137LN

Canford Cliffs

BH136AL

The Avenue

BH137DF

Bury Road

BH136JN

Westminster Road

BH136LF

Buccleuch Road

BH137JR

St Clair Road

BH136DE

Chester Road

BH148FG

Lilliput Road

BH136FH

Canford Cliffs

BH137AH

Canford Cliffs Road

BH136DQ

Forest Road

BH136LN

The Avenue

BH148HR

Sandbanks Road

BH136DL

Pine Drive East

BH137DE

Bury Road

BH137AW

Haig Avenue

BH136EL

Wellwood Close

BH136DZ

Dover Road

BH149QP

Links Road

BH136HF

The Avenue

BH148JY

Lilliput Road

BH136FE

Tower Road

BH148LA

Lilliput Road

BH136LL

The Avenue

BH136JJ

Westminster Road

BH137DN

Haven Road

BH148LD

Lagado Close

BH149QN

Canford Cliffs Avenue

BH137PH

Shore Road

BH136EZ

The Avenue

BH148LY

Alington Road

BH136LQ

Dalkeith Road

BH136ER

Western Road

BH136JP

Pinewood Road

BH136EH

The Avenue

BH136HH

The Avenue

BH137PE

Chaddesley Glen

BH148HZ

Sandbanks Road

BH136HX

Tower Road

BH136ES

Western Road

BH137QE

Banks Road

BH148JB

Sandbanks Road

BH136LW

The Avenue

BH136ED

Wilderton Road

BH137PJ

Shore Road

BH136BS

St Aldhelms Road

BH137NB

Canford Crescent

BH136DX

Balcombe Road

BH136HA

The Avenue

BH136AZ

Lindsay Road

BH136HG

The Avenue

BH137BG

Western Road

BH136FG

The Avenue

BH136HZ

Tower Road

BH148JL

Dorset Lake Avenue

BH137EN

Lawrence Drive

BH148FP

Sandbanks Road

BH137HH

Martello Road South

BH137BH

Western Road

BH136BZ

Leicester Road

BH136FD

Tower Road

BH136AF

The Avenue

BH137JP

St Clair Road

BH137PL

Shore Road

BH121AA

Poole Road

BH137AS

Banks Road

BH137DA

Mornish Road

BH137LP

Haven Road

BH137HQ

Martello Road South

BH137EH

Canford Cliffs Road

BH137PR

Chaddesley Glen

BH136HB

The Avenue

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.