Postcode BH17 8SL 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 low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 34.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 60% below the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Canford Heath East is £59,861 per year. The nearest station is Parkstone (Dorset), about 1.5 miles away. There are 6 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 34.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.9% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 285 ft away from BH17 8SL.
Canford Heath East near BH17 8SL 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 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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BH17 8SL.
In the BH17 8SL postcode area, located within Canford Heath East, there are 6 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BH17 8SL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Iceland | Mitchell Road, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH17 8SA | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.1 mi | Morrisons Daily | Adastral Square, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH17 8SA | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.3 mi | The Co-operative Food | Oakdale Road, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH15 3LT | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
| 0.5 mi | The Food Warehouse | 25-39 Yarrow Road, Poole, BH12 4QY | Walking directions to The Food Warehouse |
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 8SL, 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 8SL records about 34 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 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 violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around BH17 8SL in Canford Heath East is £305,000 (about £385 per square foot) based on 166 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 11 schools close to BH17 8SL, including Longspee Academy (Outstanding), Canford Heath Infant School (Outstanding) and Canford Heath Junior School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
BH17 8SL scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 22,914 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 8SL 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.