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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

BH136AT

Lindsay Road

BH137DD

Bury Road

BH136DT

Burton Road

BH137RF

Panorama Road

BH137LH

Haven Road

BH137AQ

Canford Cliffs Road

BH137NA

Haven Road

BH136LH

The Avenue

BH137ND

Canford Crescent

BH148FS

Lilliput Road

BH48JN

Cassel Avenue

BH148LU

Crichel Mount Road

BH136HQ

The Avenue

BH137JH

Bodley Road

BH148NE

Bingham Avenue

BH137DH

Martello Road

BH149QT

Links View Avenue

BH137DG

Bury Road

BH137QQ

Banks Road

BH136JR

Westminster Road

BH136EY

Western Road

BH137QW

Brownsea Road

BH149PL

Spur Hill Avenue

BH137NP

Imbre Court

BH136BX

Withingham Road

BH137JE

Cliff Drive

BH136JD

Cassel Avenue

BH136LD

Buccleuch Road

BH136JE

Mountbatten Road

BH137BZ

Mornish Road

BH148PU

Compton Avenue

BH148ND

Bingham Avenue

BH137BE

Western Road

BH137RB

Panorama Road

BH148PS

Compton Avenue

BH137PQ

Shore Road

BH137PA

Chaddesley Glen

BH136AB

The Avenue

BH137LB

Chaddesley Pines

BH137EY

Elmstead Road

BH137HN

De Mauley Road

BH136EE

Wilderton Road

BH137AJ

Haig Avenue

BH136DP

Forest Road

BH148PX

Compton Avenue

BH137AT

Haig Avenue

BH137NL

Dornie Road

BH148HX

Sandbanks Road

Data Sources

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