Postcode BH17 0RB is located in an urban city, within the Canford Heath ward of Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole in the South West region, and forms part of the Canford Heath West area. It has low deprivation and high crime levels, with around 77.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Canford Heath West is £55,781 per year. The nearest station is Poole, about 1.4 miles away. There are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is St George's playing field.
Canford Heath West has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 23,510 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 28% least deprived areas in England.
Canford Heath West has a high crime rate, with approximately 77.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 21.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 17.5% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Canford Heath West is £55,781 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 327 ft away from BH17 0RB.
Canford Heath West near BH17 0RB has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Poole located about 1.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | St George's playing field | Small | Walking directions to St George's playing field |
Based on 166 recent sales, the median property price is £305,000 (about £385 per square foot) in Canford Heath area, with individual transactions ranging from £87,937 up to £790,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 58 | £427,500 | £384 |
| Semi-Detached | 42 | £317,500 | £384 |
| Terraced | 48 | £263,500 | £392 |
| Flats | 18 | £185,000 | £314 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £330,000 | £145,500 | £252,000 | £221,000 |
| 2017 | £339,950 | £157,000 | £280,000 | £226,750 |
| 2018 | £340,000 | £143,000 | £285,500 | £225,000 |
| 2019 | £335,000 | £170,000 | £281,000 | £230,000 |
| 2020 | £352,500 | £158,500 | £290,000 | £235,000 |
| 2021 | £360,000 | £157,500 | £308,000 | £245,000 |
| 2022 | £425,000 | £171,500 | £331,750 | £275,000 |
| 2023 | £412,250 | £178,500 | £330,000 | £269,750 |
| 2024 | £380,000 | £195,000 | £325,000 | £272,000 |
| 2025 | £405,000 | £187,000 | £322,500 | £269,500 |
| 2026 | £454,000 | £167,500 | £325,000 | £289,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £297 | £249 | £302 | £316 |
| 2017 | £315 | £269 | £319 | £326 |
| 2018 | £336 | £279 | £303 | £342 |
| 2019 | £332 | £260 | £335 | £357 |
| 2020 | £339 | £250 | £333 | £348 |
| 2021 | £355 | £264 | £344 | £377 |
| 2022 | £399 | £297 | £388 | £431 |
| 2023 | £385 | £277 | £383 | £424 |
| 2024 | £391 | £273 | £385 | £422 |
| 2025 | £392 | £322 | £398 | £407 |
| 2026 | £367 | £287 | £373 | £373 |
There were 20 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BH17 0RB.
In the BH17 0RB postcode area, located within Canford Heath West, there are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BH17 0RB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Lidl | 2-6 Hatch Pond Road, Poole, BH17 7LQ | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.4 mi | The Co-operative Food | Oakdale Road, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH15 3LT | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
| 0.4 mi | Londis | 347 Wimborne Road, Poole, BH15 3ED | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.4 mi | Aldi | Fleets Lane, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH15 3BZ | Walking directions to Aldi |
Annual council tax rates for Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for BH17 0RB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Chris Matthews
Canford Heath - Elected 4 May 2023
Clare Elaine Weight
Canford Heath - Elected 4 May 2023
Sandra Elizabeth Hazel Moore
Canford Heath - Elected 4 May 2023
Vikki Slade
Mid Dorset and North Poole - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around BH17 0RB records about 78 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across South West as a whole the rate is about 85 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and other theft.
The median sale price around BH17 0RB in Canford Heath West is £305,000 (about £385 per square foot) based on 166 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 13 schools close to BH17 0RB, including Canford Heath Infant School (Outstanding), Canford Heath Junior School (Good) and Longspee Academy (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
BH17 0RB scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 23,510 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Mid Dorset and North Poole covering BH17 0RB is Vikki Slade (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Chris Matthews (Liberal Democrats), Clare Elaine Weight (Liberal Democrats) and Sandra Elizabeth Hazel Moore (Liberal Democrats).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.