BH14 Postcode District
BH14 is one of 6 Postcode Districts for the Poole Post town in Dorset
The BH14 postcode district is located in the BH Bournemouth postal area, BH14 has a population of 25,208 residents according to the 2021 England and Wales Census..
The area of the district is 2.70 square miles (6.99 square kilometres or 1,727.37 acres).
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District overview
The primary settlement in the BH14 postcode district is Poole, which is located in the county of Dorset, England. Other significant settlements in the district include Parkstone. The main post town in the district is Poole.
There are 4 postcode sectors within the district. Here's a breakdown:
The sector BH14 0, covers Poole in Dorset.
The sector BH14 4 is non-geographic. It's often designated for PO Boxes, large organisations, or special services.
The sector BH14 8, covers Poole in Dorset.
The sector BH14 9, covers Poole in Dorset.
The post town for this district is POOLE.
When it comes to local government, postal geography often disregards political borders. However, this district intersects the following councils: the district mostly encompasses the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole area with a total of 605 postal codes.
Postcode sectors and neighbouring districts
Nearest towns
To help place the district geographically, here are nearby towns and their approximate direction from the district centre.
| Town | Distance (miles) | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Poole | 1.57 | W |
| Bournemouth | 2.96 | E |
| Wimborne Minster | 5.90 | NNW |
| Ferndown | 6.17 | NNE |
| Christchurch | 7.24 | E |
| Wareham | 7.63 | WSW |
| Swanage | 7.67 | S |
| Ringwood | 11.06 | NE |
| Verwood | 11.63 | NNE |
| New Milton | 12.90 | E |
| Blandford Forum | 13.61 | NW |
| Fordingbridge | 15.93 | NNE |
| Lymington | 17.84 | E |
| Yarmouth | 19.63 | E |
| Sturminster Newton | 21.37 | NW |
| Dorchester | 21.68 | W |
| Shaftesbury | 22.71 | NNW |
| Weymouth | 23.76 | WSW |
| Totton | 24.26 | NE |
| Fortuneswell | 24.50 | WSW |
Postcode information
Total geographical postcodes: 597
Street list for BH14
Crime overview
Top streets by recorded crime
| Street | Crime count |
|---|---|
| REDLANDS | 283 |
| RINGWOOD ROAD B3068 | 157 |
| SALISBURY ROAD | 71 |
| CHALICE CLOSE | 71 |
| CHALICE CLOSE | 71 |
| NEWFOUNDLAND DRIVE | 62 |
| BOURNEMOUTH ROAD A35 | 57 |
| BOURNEMOUTH ROAD A35 | 57 |
| ASHLEY ROAD B3061 | 55 |
| ASHLEY ROAD B3061 | 55 |
Most common crime types
| Crime type | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1040 |
| Vehicle crime | 321 |
| Other theft | 256 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 239 |
| Burglary | 202 |
| Shoplifting | 167 |
| Public order | 166 |
| Drugs | 49 |
| Bicycle theft | 30 |
| Other crime | 24 |
| Possession of weapons | 21 |
| Robbery | 17 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 13 |
| Theft from the person | 11 |
Retail and shopping
| Street | Town | Locality | Number of shops | Central postcode | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASHLEY ROAD | POOLE | 224 | BH14 0AP | View map | |
| BOURNEMOUTH ROAD | POOLE | 44 | BH14 9HR | View map | |
| COMMERCIAL ROAD | POOLE | 44 | BH14 0JD | View map | |
| SANDBANKS ROAD | POOLE | 20 | BH14 8HA | View map | |
| PENN HILL AVENUE | POOLE | 16 | BH14 9NB | View map | |
| STATION ROAD | POOLE | PARKSTONE | 14 | BH14 8UB | View map |
| CHURCH ROAD | POOLE | 8 | BH14 8UF | View map | |
| RINGWOOD ROAD | POOLE | 8 | BH14 0RR | View map |
Schools in the district
The Bournemouth and Poole College
Phase: 16 plus
Address:
North Road , Poole
Postcode: BH14 0LS
Headteacher: Mr Phil Sayles (Principal)
Ofsted rating: Good
Ocean Academy Poole
Phase: Primary
Address:
, Constitution Hill Road , Parkstone , Poole
Postcode: BH14 0PZ
Headteacher: Mrs Colleen Duggan
Ofsted rating: Good
Lilliput Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infant School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Lilliput Road , Parkstone , Poole
Postcode: BH14 8JX
Headteacher: Mrs Christine Chambers (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Outstanding
Lilliput Church of England Infant School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Lilliput Road , Parkstone , Poole
Postcode: BH14 8JX
Headteacher: Mrs Christine Chambers (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Baden-Powell and St Peter's Church of England Junior School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Mill Lane , Parkstone , Poole
Postcode: BH14 8UL
Headteacher: Mr P Howieson (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Baden-Powell and St Peter's Church of England Junior School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Mill Lane , Parkstone , Poole
Postcode: BH14 8UL
Headteacher: Mrs Rachel Rusling (Acting Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Courthill Infant School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Courthill Road , Parkstone , Poole
Postcode: BH14 9HL
Headteacher: Mrs Alison Carter (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Courthill Infant School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Courthill Road , Parkstone , Poole
Postcode: BH14 9HL
Headteacher: Mrs Alison Carter (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Healthcare services
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Moonfleet Dental Health Centre | 30 BOURNEMOUTH ROAD, POOLE, DORSET, BH14 0ES | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 2 | The Endodontic Clinic | DR J RHODES, 15 PENN HILL AVENUE, PARKSTONE, POOLE, DORSET, BH14 9LU | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 3 | Parkstone Dental Practice | 35 PENN HILL AVENUE, POOLE, DORSET, BH14 9LU | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 4 | Poole Dental Practice | 2A STATION ROAD, PARKSTONE, POOLE, DORSET, BH14 8UB | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 5 | Mr B J Richardson & Mr C M Winterbottom | 533 ASHLEY ROAD, POOLE, DORSET, BH14 0BD | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 6 | Madeira Dental Centre | 1A MADEIRA ROAD, PARKSTONE, POOLE, DORSET, BH14 9ET | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Evergreen Oak Surgery | 43 COMMERCIAL ROAD, PARKSTONE, POOLE, DORSET, BH14 0HU | GP PRACTICE | Call 01202 747496 |
| 2 | Shore Medical | SHORE MEDICAL, MANSFIELD ROAD, PARKSTONE, POOLE, BH14 0DJ | GP PRACTICE | Call 01202 741370 |
| 3 | The Lilliput Surgery | ELMS AVENUE, POOLE, BH14 8EE | BRANCH SURGERY | No contact details listed |
| 4 | Wessex Road Surgery | WESSEX ROAD, POOLE, BH14 8BQ | BRANCH SURGERY | No contact details listed |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bryant Pharmacy | 462 ASHLEY ROAD, PARKSTONE, POOLE, DORSET, BH14 0AD | PHARMACY | Call 01202 740176 |
| 2 | Day Lewis Pharmacy | LILLIPUT SURGERY, ELMS AVENUE, LILLIPUT, POOLE, DORSET, BH14 8EE | PHARMACY | Call 01202 731331 |
| 3 | Parkstone Pharmacy | 10 STATION ROAD, PARKSTONE, POOLE, BH14 8UB | PHARMACY | Call 01202 746071 |
| 4 | Shore Pharmacy | PARKSTONE HEALTH CENTRE, MANSFIELD ROAD, PARKSTONE, POOLE, BH14 0DJ | PHARMACY | Call 01202 731764 |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Perry Optometrists (parkstone) | 434 ASHLEY ROAD, PARKSTONE, POOLE, DORSET, BH14 0AA | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
| 2 | Whiffen Opticians Ltd | 2 BOURNEMOUTH ROAD, POOLE, DORSET, BH14 0ES | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
| 3 | Kelly Eyecare (parkstone) | 279 ASHLEY ROAD, PARKSTONE, POOLE, DORSET, BH14 9DS | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
| 4 | Parkstone Eyecare | 279 ASHLEY ROAD, POOLE, DORSET, BH14 9DS | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
Property and housing
Yearly house price averages for the district
| Type of property | 2025 average | 2025 sales | 2024 average | 2024 sales | 2023 average | 2023 sales | 2022 average | 2022 sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £804,658 | 163 | £939,638 | 149 | £906,110 | 154 | £979,851 | 225 |
| Semi-detached | £490,707 | 46 | £514,664 | 58 | £462,585 | 57 | £540,316 | 73 |
| Terraced | £401,452 | 46 | £426,401 | 43 | £424,698 | 43 | £449,461 | 48 |
| Flats | £295,900 | 142 | £274,046 | 263 | £367,450 | 248 | £356,557 | 359 |
Transport and connectivity
Stations in the district
Parkstone (Dorset)
CRS Code: PKS
Operator: SW
Line: Portsmouth Direct line|South Western Main Line
Company: South Western Railway
Accessible motorway junctions
M27 J1
Average Driving Time from within the district: 29.47
Average Driving Distance: 24.50
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 605
M27 J2
Average Driving Time from within the district: 32.28
Average Driving Distance: 27.44
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 605
M27 J3
Average Driving Time from within the district: 34.75
Average Driving Distance: 29.99
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 605
M271 J1
Average Driving Time from within the district: 35.77
Average Driving Distance: 31.01
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 605
Royal Mail delivery and sorting offices
| Postal sector | Delivery office |
|---|---|
| BH14 0 | Parkstone Delivery Office |
| BH14 8 | Parkstone Delivery Office |
| BH14 9 | Parkstone Delivery Office |
Postcode format
| B | H | 1 | 4 | - | X | X | X |
| B | H | 1 | 4 | Space | Numeric | Letter | Letter |
Administrative and boundary notes
The largest settlements in the BH14 postal code are POOLE and Parkstone.
The postcode area has a boundary with Poole Harbour.
The BH14 Postcode shares a border with BH12 (POOLE, Branksome, Parkstone), BH15 (POOLE) and BH13 (POOLE, Branksome Park).
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