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Canford Heath

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About

Canford Heath ward encompasses a large residential suburb situated on the eastern edge of Poole. The area is primarily composed of post-war housing estates, with a mix of semi-detached homes, bungalows, and some modern developments. Its layout is defined by a network of main distributor roads and numerous cul-de-sacs, creating a predominantly low-density, residential character. The local economy centres around several neighbourhood parades of shops and services catering to daily needs.

The ward's defining feature is its namesake, Canford Heath itself—one of the largest remaining lowland heaths in the UK. This expansive, protected landscape of gorse, heather, and sandy paths borders the housing areas, providing a significant natural habitat for rare birds and reptiles. This open heathland offers extensive walking routes and contrasts sharply with the built-up residential zones, forming a clear ecological and visual boundary to the urban area.

Area overview

On average Canford Heath has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 65 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 11.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Canford Heath is £57,436 per year. There are 8 schools in Canford Heath: 4 primary (1 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 2 secondary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good). Canford Heath is home to around 14,387 people, with a population density of about 2,553.4 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
65
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
11.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Canford Heath Population
14,387
Population density
2,553.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
35.17(+136%)
Violence and sexual offences
34.48(+3%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.37(+14%)
Other theft
6.6(+17%)
Vehicle crime
4.66(+61%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
13,053
90.73%
Other White
596
4.14%
Indian
149
1.04%
White and Asian (mixed)
75
0.52%
Chinese
66
0.46%
Total population: 14,387

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,870
24.72%
Level 3 (A level)
2,298
19.8%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,982
17.07%
No qualifications
1,865
16.07%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,438
12.39%
Total 16+ residents: 11,608

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
2,039
34.32%
Owns outright
2,032
34.2%
Private landlord or letting agency
935
15.74%
Other social rented
542
9.12%
Social rents from council
255
4.29%
Total households: 5,941

Property prices in Canford Heath

Based on 184 recent sales, the median property price is £315,000 in Canford Heath area, with individual transactions ranging from £93,000 up to £790,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Canford Heath 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 Heath over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached68£425,000
Flats21£192,000
Semi-Detached38£326,750
Terraced57£269,000

10 years median price trend in Canford Heath

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Canford Heath.

All postcodes in Canford Heath

BH179BA

Halstock Crescent

BH179EH

Chedington Close

BH179EA

Rowbarrow Close

BH189HH

Witney Road

BH170LA

Canford Heath

BH179DZ

Culliford Crescent

BH179EZ

Overcombe Close

BH178SP

Carsworth Way

BH178RQ

Kingsmill Road

BH170AD

Hatch Pond Road

BH178PZ

Wykeham Close

BH178BB

Hooke Close

BH179EF

Thorncombe Close

BH179AU

Thorn Road

BH170GG

Morris Road

BH178QF

Tait Close

BH178AT

Herstone Close

BH179LQ

Royster Close

BH170SS

Nuffield Road

BH179FE

Woodlake Close

BH178AJ

Yeatminster Road

BH179BD

Halstock Crescent

BH124QA

Horizon Park

BH178RE

Ashdown Close

BH179AH

Hasler Road

BH179BG

Holywell Close

BH178TW

Verity Crescent

BH178SD

Warburton Road

BH178QN

Aaron Close

BH170AE

Hatch Pond Road

BH178AE

Whistler Gardens

BH178SF

Warburton Road

BH124NY

Tower Park

BH124FL

Mannings Heath Road

BH178AF

Mapperton Close

BH178BH

Seatown Close

BH179HR

Willwood Close

BH170GL

Witney Road

BH179BH

Pond View Close

BH178PE

Kellaway Road

BH178US

Mitchell Road

BH178AD

Patrick Row

BH179JP

Bredy Close

BH178SN

Adastral Road

BH178PT

Dundas Road

BH179LL

Plantation Road

BH170RS

Nuffield Road

BH179HS

Pilsdon Drive

BH179LP

Plantation Road

BH179HB

Portesham Way

BH179BE

Halstock Crescent

BH178PQ

Lynn Road

BH178AZ

Bovington Close

BH179DN

Tarrant Close

BH179FB

Chiswell Road

BH179ER

Walditch Gardens

BH178AQ

Dewlish Close

BH178AX

Henbury Close

BH178SR

Twyford Way

BH179EP

Marshwood Avenue

BH178DA

Chaldon Road

BH179BF

Loders Close

BH170SW

Stinsford Road

BH178SX

Twyford Way

BH177LJ

Holly Hedge Lane

BH178SW

Twyford Way

BH170GP

Witney Road

BH178TY

Verity Crescent

BH178BQ

Southbrook Close

BH179JU

Gravel Hill

BH179AZ

Edgarton Road

BH179WF

Waytown Close

BH178PU

Malan Close

BH178PF

Calder Road

BH124NU

Vantage Way

BH178AS

Herstone Close

BH179LN

Plantation Road

BH179AA

Tollerford Road

BH178BY

Radipole Road

BH178ST

Twyford Way

BH179EJ

Pilsdon Drive

BH178TN

Verity Crescent

BH179BS

Clayford Close

BH178TH

Verity Crescent

BH179HL

Denham Close

BH178NT

Kingsmill Road

BH179BL

Steeple Close

BH179NG

Canford Heath Road

BH179TH

Lentham Close

BH178QW

Lord Close

BH178ZS

Mitchell Road

BH178SA

Adastral Square

BH179BN

Sandhills Close

BH170GA

Banbury Road

BH178BL

Twyford Way

BH178PD

Kellaway Road

BH179DH

Bettiscombe Close

BH179AG

Tollerford Road

BH178AH

Yeatminster Road

BH170UJ

Cowley Road

Data Sources

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