Postcode BH17 9DR 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 very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 90.3 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 Parkstone (Dorset) located about 2.1 miles away. There are 5 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area.
Canford Heath West has a very 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 high crime rate, with approximately 90.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 21.0% 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 9DR.
Canford Heath West near BH17 9DR 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 2.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 184 recent sales, the median property price is £315,000 in Canford Heath area, with individual transactions ranging from £93,000 up to £790,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 68 | £425,000 |
| Flats | 21 | £192,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 38 | £326,750 |
| Terraced | 57 | £269,000 |
10 year median price trend in Canford Heath
In the BH17 9DR postcode area, located within Canford Heath West, there are 5 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BH17 9DR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Morrisons Daily | 9 Culliford Crescent, Poole, BH17 9DW | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.3 mi | Asda | Culliford Crescent, Poole, BH17 9DW | Walking directions to Asda |
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 9DR, 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
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.