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Bournemouth (BH17)
The BH17 postcode area is located in the Bournemouth postcode town region, within the county of Dorset, and contains a total of 708 individual postcodes.
There are 3 electoral wards in the BH17 postcode area, including Bournemouth, Broadstone, Christchurch, Ferndown, New Milton, Poole, Ringwood, Swanage, Verwood, Wareham, Wimborne which come under the local authority of the Poole Council.
Combining the whole postcode region, 21% of people in BH17 are classed as having an AB social grade, (i.e. 'white-collar' middle-upper class), compared to 27% across the UK.
This does not mean that the people of BH17 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.
The BH17 postcode covers Poole in Dorset, England. It borders the Southampton, East Dorset, and Christchurch postcode areas. Its areacode is BH17 and it covers about 4.14 square miles of the county.
The postcode covers several suburbs in the area, including Parkstone, Alderney, Branksome Park, Canford Cliffs, Ashley Cross, Sandbanks, and Oakdale. It has a total population of 24,502 in 2018.
The economy of the area is mainly focused around tourism, marine services and leisure, with Poole Harbour being a popular site for sailing, as well as many award-winning local beaches. Manufacturing, retail, construction and health and social care are also major employers in the area.
Transport in the area of BH17 is provided by the South Western Railway, which serves several stations in the area including Parkstone, Branksome, Canford Cliffs and Poole. The nearest major airport is Southampton International Airport, which is just under 23 miles away.
The area also benefits from many local amenities, such as supermarkets, restaurants, bars, shops, schools, parks and leisure centres. The area is particularly known for its award-winning shoreline, which has earned it the title of ‘Dorset's Number One Seaside Resort'.
The educational prospects in BH17 include Poole Grammar School and Corfe Hills School, as well as several primary schools. There are also several independent schools and sixth-form college in the area, such as The Bournemouth School and The Grange.
With its award-winning coastline, variety of educational institutions and many local amenities, it's no wonder the BH17 postcode is such a popular place to live.
Demographics
Dorset
BH17 is located in the county of Dorset, in England.
Dorset has a total population of 771,900, making it the 31st largest county in the UK.
Dorset has a total area of 1024 square miles, and a population density of 290 people per square kilometre. For comparison, Greater London has a density of 5,618 people/km2.
| Outward Code | BH17 |
| Postal Town | Bournemouth |
| MSOA Name | Poole 004 |
| LSOA Name | Poole 004E |
| County | Dorset |
| Region | Dorset |
| Country | England |
| Local Authority | Poole |
| Area Classification | Urban with City and Town |
BH17 Electoral Wards
The postal region of BH17, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:
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Chris H
Monday, April 8, 2024
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SOCIAL GRADES
According to census records, 21% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.