Area guide · Dorset

Canford Bottom, Dorset

has 682 homes. Homes here have an average EPC score of 66 (the most common rating band is D). Homes here sold for a median of £258,000 across 5,663 recent sales. Prices here are down 1.2% year-on-year.

682Homes
£258,000-1.2%Median price
66Avg EPC score
47Median age
2,472Population

Last updated 15 October 2026

Demographics

Who lives here

Area classification: Retired Professionals

  • Population

    2,472

  • Households

    1,031

  • Median age

    46.7

Age bands

65+ 26%0-15 17%16-24 9%25-44 22%45-64 26%

Ethnicity

Asian 1%Black 0%Mixed 1%Other 0%White 98%

Housing

Housing stock

Property type

Flat 9%Semi 26%Detached 48%Terraced 18%

Build age

Pre 1900 1%1900 1944 11%1945 1999 86%2000 Plus 1%

Energy efficiency · avg score 66

A
0%
B
7%
C
33%
D
50%
E
9%
F
1%
G
0%

Tenure

Owned 85%Social 4%Private Rent 11%

Market

Market

  • Median price

    £258,000▼

  • Avg price

    £306,015

  • Sales

    5,663

  • Rent YoY

    5.6%▲

Price trend

Deprivation

Deprivation & opportunity

Where it ranks nationally (IMD decile 10)

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Most deprivedLeast deprived

Domains

  • Crime10
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  • Health8
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  • Income7
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  • Education4
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  • Employment7
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  • Environment9
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Safety

Safety

  • Crimes (12mo)

    177▼

By crime type

Burglary 13%Other Theft 17%Shoplifting 13%Anti-Social Behaviour 13%Criminal Damage And Arson 23%Violence And Sexual Offences 20%

Connectivity

Getting around

  • Gigabit broadband

    87.6%

  • Ultrafast broadband

    87.6%

  • Superfast broadband

    100%

  • 5G coverage

    16.1%

  • Bus stops

    13

  • Buses / day

    1,203

  • EV chargers

    729

Nearest rail station: Branksome Rail Station (8.7 km)

Environment

Environment

  • Nearest greenspace

    735.6 m

  • Air NO₂

    7.9092 µg/m³

  • Air PM

    6.1156 µg/m³

  • Road noise

    >=75.0

Designations

  • Green Belt

Nearest bathing water: Poole Branksome Chine — rated Excellent (11.14 km)

Risk

Risk & hazard

  • Flood Defence Nearby

Radon class 1 · Shrink-swell risk: Significant

Heritage

Heritage

Services

Schools & services

  • Schools

    0

  • Childcare providers

    0

Nearest hospital: Poole Hospital (9.46 km)

Streets

Streets in Canford Bottom

About

About property data in Canford Bottom

The population here is approximately 2,472, with a median age of 47. The dominant construction era here is 1945 1999. The dominant tenure type here is owned. There were 177 recorded crimes here in the last 12 months, down 4.7% year-on-year. This area has an IMD decile of 10. This area covers 40 streets in our records.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What's the average house price in Canford Bottom?

The average house price in Canford Bottom is £258,000, based on 5,663 recent sales. Prices are down 1.2% year-on-year.

Is Canford Bottom a good place to live?

Canford Bottom is in the 10th IMD decile, meaning it is a less deprived area. Crime is decreasing year-on-year.

Is Canford Bottom in a flood zone?

Canford Bottom is not in a designated flood zone. Flood defences are available nearby.

How's crime in Canford Bottom?

There were 177 recorded crimes in Canford Bottom in the last 12 months, down 4.7% year-on-year.

What's the energy efficiency (EPC) like in Canford Bottom?

The average EPC score in Canford Bottom is 66, with the most common rating band being D.

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Data sources: Census 2021 England and Wales public tables, Conservation Areas (Historic England / Local Authorities), Energy Performance Certificates (MHCLG), Environment Agency Flood Map for Planning, Get Information about Schools establishment data, Indices of Multiple Deprivation (MHCLG), National Heritage List for England (Historic England), OS Built Up Areas (Ordnance Survey), OS Open Linked Identifiers, OS Open Names, OS Open UPRN, OS Open USRN, Police.uk open crime and anti-social behaviour data, Price Paid Data, UK Radon Potential (UKHSA/BGS).