Postcode BH17 9AZ 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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 48.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Canford Heath West is £55,781 per year. The nearest station is Poole located about 2.5 miles away. There are 4 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest medium park is Plainfield Farm Recreation Ground.
Canford Heath West has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 20,155 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 39% least deprived areas in England.
Canford Heath West has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 48.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.8% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BH17 9AZ.
Canford Heath West near BH17 9AZ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Poole located about 2.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Plainfield Farm Recreation Ground | Medium | Walking directions to Plainfield Farm Recreation Ground |
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 9AZ postcode area, located within Canford Heath West, there are 4 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
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.