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BH17 9EW

Marshwood Avenue

Canford Heath

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Detailed insights for BH17 9EW

Overview

Postcode BH17 9EW 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 low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 10 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 88% below the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Canford Heath West is £55,781 per year. The nearest station is Parkstone (Dorset), about 2.4 miles away. There are 2 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
10
Deprivation level
1/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
0%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

1/10

Canford Heath West has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 28,390 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 14% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

1/10

Canford Heath West has a very low crime rate, with approximately 10 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0%

Approximately 0.0% 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.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in Canford Heath West is £55,781 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BH17 9EW.

Flood risk

No risk

Canford Heath West near BH17 9EW has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Parkstone (Dorset) located about 2.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
368
Population density
751 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
16.95(+14%)
Bicycle theft
3.08(+367%)
Violence and sexual offences
3.08(-91%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.31(-64%)
Public order
1.54(-76%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
346
93.51%
Other White
13
3.51%
White and Asian (mixed)
6
1.62%
Other Asian
5
1.35%
Total population: 370

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
103
34.56%
Level 3 (A level)
64
21.48%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
57
19.13%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
27
9.06%
No qualifications
21
7.05%
Total 16+ residents: 298

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
72
51.8%
Owns with a mortgage
57
41.01%
Private landlord or letting agency
10
7.19%
Total households: 139

Property prices in Canford Heath

Median price£305,000
Price per sq ft£385
Sales (last 12 months)166
Typical range (middle 50%)£255K – £399K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Canford Heath over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached58£427,500£384
Semi-Detached42£317,500£384
Terraced48£263,500£392
Flats18£185,000£314

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Canford Heath

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Canford Heath.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Canford Heath.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Canford Heath.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Canford Heath.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Canford Heath in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 24 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BH17 9EW.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BH17 9EW
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
11 Dec 202592, Pilsdon Drive, Poole, BH17 9HSDetachedFreehold£520,000
26 Mar 202568, Pilsdon Drive, Poole, BH17 9HSDetachedFreehold£177,173
24 Sept 202520, Hawkchurch Gardens, Poole, BH17 9ENDetachedFreehold£257,000
06 Jan 202621, Pilsdon Drive, Poole, BH17 9EJDetachedFreehold£505,000
26 Feb 202512, Rowbarrow Close, Poole, BH17 9EADetachedFreehold£370,000

Schools

In the BH17 9EW postcode area, located within Canford Heath West, there are 2 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BH17 9EW
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miPrimaryAd Astra Infant SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.5 miSecondaryMagna AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.6 miPrimaryHaymoor Junior SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BH17 9EW

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BH17 9EW
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miAsdaCulliford Crescent, Poole, BH17 9DWWalking directions to Asda
0.3 miMorrisons Daily9 Culliford Crescent, Poole, BH17 9DWWalking directions to Morrisons Daily

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole district (2025-26).

Band A£1,510
Band B£1,762
Band C£2,013
Band D£2,265
Band E£2,768
Band F£3,271
Band G£3,775
Band H£4,530

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for BH17 9EW, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Chris Matthews

Canford Heath - Elected 4 May 2023

Liberal Democrats

Clare Elaine Weight

Canford Heath - Elected 4 May 2023

Liberal Democrats

Sandra Elizabeth Hazel Moore

Canford Heath - Elected 4 May 2023

Liberal Democrats

Member of parliament

Vikki Slade

Mid Dorset and North Poole - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Liberal Democrats

Geographic Information

RegionSouth WestUKK
Parliamentary ConstituencyMid Dorset and North PooleE14001363
WardCanford HeathE05012657
ParishBournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, unparished areaE43000298
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Canford Heath WestE02003197
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole 013AE01015412
Police ForceDorset
Postcode Introduced1981-06-01

Frequently asked questions about BH17 9EW

Is BH17 9EW (Canford Heath West) safe?

The area around BH17 9EW records about 10 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 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 anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and other theft.

What is the average house price near BH17 9EW?

The median sale price around BH17 9EW in Canford Heath West is £305,000 (about £385 per square foot) based on 166 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near BH17 9EW?

There are 5 schools close to BH17 9EW, including Ad Astra Infant School (Good), Magna Academy (Good) and Haymoor Junior School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around BH17 9EW?

BH17 9EW scores 1 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 28,390 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents BH17 9EW (Canford Heath West) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Mid Dorset and North Poole covering BH17 9EW 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).

Data Sources

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.