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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

BH148LT

Crichel Mount Road

BH136BB

The Avenue

BH137AG

Canford Cliffs Road

BH137EX

Newton Road

BH136DD

Chester Road

BH137JT

Meriden Close

BH137RF

Panorama Road

BH137RS

Panorama Road

BH148PY

Compton Avenue

BH149QT

Links View Avenue

BH136DA

Leicester Road

BH137PW

Banks Road

BH137QQ

Banks Road

BH148LB

Gulliver Close

BH148LZ

Alington Road

BH136AF

The Avenue

BH137DH

Martello Road

BH148FS

Lilliput Road

BH148HX

Sandbanks Road

BH136AR

Lindsay Road

BH136HD

The Avenue

BH137BW

Western Road

BH137HY

Ravine Road

BH137LE

Haven Road

BH148NB

Mount Grace Drive

BH136EX

Western Road

BH137RA

Panorama Road

BH148FP

Sandbanks Road

BH136BL

Lindsay Road

BH136DS

Burton Road

BH136HW

Tower Road

BH136JB

Haydon Road

BH136JN

Westminster Road

BH137EN

Lawrence Drive

BH137HE

De Mauley Road

BH137PJ

Shore Road

BH137PL

Shore Road

BH148DF

Compton Avenue

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.