Postcode BH17 8QB 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 East area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 43.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Canford Heath East is £59,861 per year. The nearest station is Parkstone (Dorset) located about 1.5 miles away. There are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area.
Canford Heath East has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 22,914 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 30% least deprived areas in England.
Canford Heath East has a low crime rate, with approximately 43.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 9.5% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Canford Heath East is £59,861 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 324 ft away from BH17 8QB.
Canford Heath East near BH17 8QB 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 1.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 167 recent sales, the median property price is £302,500 in Canford Heath area, with individual transactions ranging from £92,000 up to £640,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 59 | £410,000 |
| Flats | 23 | £190,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 33 | £325,000 |
| Terraced | 52 | £265,000 |
10 year median price trend in Canford Heath
In the BH17 8QB postcode area, located within Canford Heath East, there are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BH17 8QB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Iceland | Mitchell Road, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH17 8SA | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.2 mi | Morrisons Daily | Adastral Square, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH17 8SA | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.2 mi | The Co-operative Food | Oakdale Road, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH15 3LT | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/01/2026.