New Fields Business Park is in Poole and in Poole district. BH17 0NF is located in the Canford Heath electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Mid Dorset and North Poole. This postcode has been in use since 1995-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about New Fields Business Park, Poole, BH17 0NF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BH17 7NF, BH17 0JZ, BH17 0GF, BH17 0UJ, BH17 0RS, BH17 0RT, BH17 0RR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BH17 0NF has a slightly higher male population, with 50.7% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.8% | 49.3% | -1.5% | 51.0% | -1.7% |
| Male | 49.2% | 50.7% | 1.5% | 49.0% | 1.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 15.2% | 26.9% | 11.7% | 37.9% | -11.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 62.1% | 43.9% | -18.2% | 44.2% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 2% | 0.5% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 8.9% | 16.7% | 7.8% | 9.1% | 7.6% |
| Widowed | 12.3% | 10.5% | -1.8% | 6.1% | 4.4% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 35.6% | 46.3% | 10.7% | 48.4% | -2.1% |
| Good health | 35.6% | 27.3% | -8.3% | 33.6% | -6.3% |
| Fair health | 19.1% | 19.4% | 0.3% | 12.7% | 6.7% |
| Bad health | 6.8% | 5.9% | -0.9% | 4.0% | 1.9% |
| Very bad health | 2.9% | 1.2% | -1.7% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
In the area around BH17 0NF this area, 28.2% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 22.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 29% | 28.2% | -0.8% | 18.2% | 10.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.1% | 8% | -6.1% | 9.6% | -1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.3% | 13.6% | 1.3% | 13.4% | 0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 9.3% | 5.6% | -3.7% | 5.3% | 0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.6% | 19.3% | 6.7% | 16.9% | 2.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.6% | 22.6% | 4.0% | 33.8% | -11.2% |
| Other | 4.1% | 2.7% | -1.4% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.8% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
| Black African | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 96.4% | 96.8% | 0.4% | 81.4% | 15.4% |
In this area, 92.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 93.2% | 92.1% | -1.1% | 83.2% | 8.9% |
| European Union | 1% | 2.9% | 1.9% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 2.6% | 0.9% | -1.7% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.9% | 2.1% | 0.2% | 5.6% | -3.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.9% | 92.4% | 0.5% | 83.2% | 9.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.6% | 5.6% | 9.8% | -4.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 2.9% | -1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.6% | 0.3% | -2.3% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.5% | 0% | -4.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.7% | 76.7% | 6.0% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 13.5% | 13.5% | 0.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.2% | 37.2% | 3.0% |
| Christian | 54% | 46.2% | 7.8% |
| Hindu | 1.5% | 1.7% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 4.4% | 6.0% | -1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around New Fields Business Park was 374.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 364.6% higher than the Canford Heath average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
New Fields Business Park has the 2nd highest crime rate of 103 local areas in Canford Heath and the 39th highest crime rate of 1,191 local areas in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 88.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -37.1%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 62% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unit 15 2 New Fields Business Park, Poole, Poole Other, an established residential building | £108,333 | 2015-09-01 | £135,011 |
BH17 0NF area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of retired residents living in BH17 0NF area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 37% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 110 |
| Full-Time Employee | 97 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Other | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Manufacturing | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Education | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canford Heath Junior School Learoyd Road , Canford Heath BH17 8PJ | 3out of 4 | 820 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Canford Heath Infant School Learoyd Road , Canford Heath BH17 8PJ | 4out of 4 | 861 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haymoor Junior School Ashdown Close , Canford Heath BH17 8WG | 3out of 4 | 1,019 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanley Green Infant Academy Stanley Green Road , Oakdale BH15 3AA | 3out of 4 | 1,190 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillbourne Primary School Kitchener Crescent , BH17 7HX | 2out of 4 | 1,200 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parkstone Grammar School Sopers Lane , BH17 7EP | 4out of 4 | 554 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Magna Academy Ashdown Close , Adastral Road BH17 8RE | 4out of 4 | 1,163 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Poole Grammar School Gravel Hill , BH17 9JU | 3out of 4 | 1,257 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| St Edward's Roman Catholic/Church of England School, Poole Dale Valley Road , Oakdale BH15 3HY | 3out of 4 | 1,701 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Poole High School Wimborne Road , BH15 2BW | 3out of 4 | 2,417 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broadstone Middle School Dunyeats Road , BH18 8AE | 2out of 4 | 2,437 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lockyer's Middle School Blandford Road , Corfe Mullen BH21 3HQ | 3out of 4 | 5,203 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Bournemouth and Poole College North Road , BH14 0LS | - not rated | 2,757 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Longspee School Learoyd Road , Canford Heath BH17 8PJ | 4out of 4 | 668 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Montacute School 3 Canford Heath Road , BH17 9NG | 3out of 4 | 806 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Winchelsea School Guernsey Road , Parkstone BH12 4LL | 3out of 4 | 3,709 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Quay School 160 Herbert Avenue , BH12 4HU | 4out of 4 | 3,795 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Yarrells Preparatory School Yarrells House , Upton BH16 5EU | - not rated | 3,976 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Honeywell Analytics | Hatchpond House, 4 Stinsford Road | 84 yd | |
| Happyccino at the Hub | 15 Didcot Road | 337 yd | |
| South Coast Building Supplies aka The Upstairs Cafe | Unit 1 A, 5-9 Nuffield Road | 472 yd | |
| Eurest c/o Royal Mail Staff Canteen | Dorset Sorting Office | 512 yd | |
| Starbucks | Unit L, 93-95 Waterloo Road | 549 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toby Carvery | The Fleetsbridge, Wimborne Road | 857 yd | |
| Oakdale Conservative Club | 92 Darbys Lane | 890 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greggs | 37-41 Nuffield Road | 232 yd | |
| Only Food & Sauces AKA Nuffield Burger Bar | 67-69 Nuffield Road | 312 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | Unit B4, 50 Waterloo Road | 648 yd | |
| Yo! To! Go! | Tesco Stores, Waterloo Road | 916 yd | |
| Wongs Dragon | 80 Oakdale Road | 953 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wah Hing Chinese Supermarket | 14 Didcot Road | 302 yd | |
| Lidl | 2-6 Hatch Pond Road | 406 yd | |
| Insanity Retro Gaming | 42 Harwell Road | 420 yd | |
| Tesco | Waterloo Road | 916 yd | |
| Co-op | 74 Oakdale Road | 976 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Learoyd Road Playing Fields Learoyd Road | grass pitches | 543 yd |
| Dolphin Indoor Bowls Club Waterloo Road | indoor bowls | 670 yd |
| Parkstone Grammar School SOPERS LANE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 678 yd |
| Lodge Hill Swimming Pool (Closed) Canford Heath Road | swimming pool | 906 yd |
| David Lloyd (Poole) CABOT LANE | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 912 yd |
| Montacute School CANFORD HEATH ROAD | 948 yd | |
| Haymoor Junior School ASHDOWN CLOSE | grass pitches | 954 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.