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BH17 9LN

Plantation Road

Canford Heath

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Overview

Postcode BH17 9LN 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 average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 50.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 40% 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 Poole, about 2 miles away. There are 6 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Jubilee Gardens.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
51
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
26.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

6/10

Canford Heath West has an average 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.

Crime level

5/10

Canford Heath West has an average crime rate, with approximately 50.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

26.2%

Approximately 26.2% 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

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 297 ft away from BH17 9LN.

Flood risk

No risk

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

Transport

The nearest station is Poole located about 2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for BH17 9LN
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miJubilee GardensSmallWalking directions to Jubilee Gardens
0.4 miJubilee GardensSmallWalking directions to Jubilee Gardens

Area Profile

Population
387
Population density
4,555 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
31.77(-5%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.98(-6%)
Other theft
5.72(+2%)
Vehicle crime
4.45(+53%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.54(-61%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
347
89.9%
Other White
15
3.89%
Chinese
5
1.3%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
4
1.04%
Other
4
1.04%
Total population: 386

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
79
24.23%
Level 3 (A level)
66
20.25%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
52
15.95%
No qualifications
47
14.42%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
43
13.19%
Total 16+ residents: 326

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
67
33.17%
Owns with a mortgage
45
22.28%
Social rents from council
32
15.84%
Private landlord or letting agency
22
10.89%
Other social rented
21
10.4%
Total households: 202

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 48 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BH17 9LN.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BH17 9LN
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
28 Nov 202552, Plantation Road, Poole, BH17 9LPDetachedFreehold£425,000
25 Feb 2025Flat 26, Plantation Court, 41, Plantation Road, Poole, BH17 9LWFlatsLeasehold£90,500
18 Aug 202561, Waterloo Road, Poole, BH17 7JXDetachedFreehold£540,000
14 Feb 20253, Waterloo Road, Poole, BH17 7JXDetachedFreehold£328,000
19 Dec 2025Flat C, 27, Sandyhurst Close, Poole, BH17 9JSFlatsLeasehold£228,000

Schools

In the BH17 9LN postcode area, located within Canford Heath West, there are 6 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BH17 9LN
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miNot applicableMontacute SchoolAcademy special converter

Good

0.3 miSecondaryParkstone Grammar SchoolAcademy converter

Outstanding

0.4 miSecondaryPoole Grammar SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BH17 9LN

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BH17 9LN
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miLidl2-6 Hatch Pond Road, Poole, BH17 7LQWalking directions to Lidl

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 9LN, 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 013CE01015414
Police ForceDorset
Postcode Introduced1995-07-01

Frequently asked questions about BH17 9LN

Is BH17 9LN (Canford Heath West) safe?

The area around BH17 9LN records about 51 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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 9LN?

The median sale price around BH17 9LN 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 9LN?

There are 11 schools close to BH17 9LN, including Montacute School (Good), Parkstone Grammar School (Outstanding) and Poole Grammar School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around BH17 9LN?

BH17 9LN scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 20,155 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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