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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. The median sale price in Canford Cliffs is £526,250 (around £419 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £316,000 and £1,025,000. 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: £526,250
Price per sq ft: £419
Sales (last 12 months): 184
Typical range (middle 50%): £316K – £1.0M

Based on 184 recent sales, the median property price is £526,250 (about £419 per square foot) in Canford Cliffs area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £7,100,000.

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
Detached45£1,535,550£602
Semi-Detached5£880,000£490
Terraced4£560,000£367
Flats130£370,000£349

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£1,112,500£335,000£565,000£620,000
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£1,535,550£410,000£815,000£585,000
2026£1,562,500£385,000£827,500£535,000
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£419£311£468£492
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£615£372£470£428
2026£610£349£658£307
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.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole district.

Band A£1,624
Band B£1,894
Band C£2,165
Band D£2,436
Band E£2,977
Band F£3,518
Band G£4,059
Band H£4,871

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Canford Cliffs ward.

Local councillors

Gavin Wright

Canford Cliffs - Elected 2 May 2024

Conservative