Postcode BH17 8AL 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 high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 154.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Canford Heath West is £48,400 per year. The nearest station is Parkstone (Dorset) located about 2.0 miles away. There are 4 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area.
Canford Heath West has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,851 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 21% most deprived areas in England.
Canford Heath West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 154.8 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 49.6% 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 of residents in Canford Heath West is £48,400 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BH17 8AL.
Canford Heath West near BH17 8AL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Parkstone (Dorset) located about 2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 172 recent sales, the median property price is £315,000 in Canford Heath area, with individual transactions ranging from £92,000 up to £1,040,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 64 | £396,638 |
| Flats | 24 | £187,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 31 | £330,000 |
| Terraced | 53 | £267,500 |
10 year median price trend in Canford Heath
In the BH17 8AL postcode area, located within Canford Heath West, there are 4 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BH17 8AL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Morrisons Daily | 9 Culliford Crescent, Poole, BH17 9DW | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.1 mi | Asda | Culliford Crescent, Poole, BH17 9DW | Walking directions to Asda |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.