Canford Cliffs Poole

We have Pubs (12), Restaurants (91), Banks (1), Hotels (14), Shops (81), Supermarkets (16), Takeaways (42), Cinemas (12), Health and beauty (81), Home improvement (110), Attractions (79), Property services (62) and Education (125)

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The nearest train stations to Canford Cliffs are

Branksome (1.66 miles)

Parkstone (1.82 miles)

Local Information

Distances in these cards are measured from the centre of the BH13 postcode district.

County or areaPoole
Postcode districtBH13
Telephone code01202
Time zoneEurope/London (GMT/BST)
Daylight through the yearLongest day (Jun 21): 16 h 30 min4:54 am – 9:24 pmShortest day (Dec 21): 7 h 58 min8:06 am – 4:04 pm
Sun todaySunrise –Sunset –
People8,540 residentsin the Branksome Park, Canford Cliffs & Sandbanks census areaMedian age 60.74,323 households77% of homes owner-occupied57% owned outright2% social rented, 21% private rentedSource: Office for National Statistics, Census 2021
Work and commuting5.1% unemployment rate42% of adults are economically active, 3,043 in work, 48% retiredMain industries: health and social work 15%, retail and wholesale 13%, professional and scientific services 8%Getting to work: 44% work from home, 43% go by car, 5% take public transport, 7% walk or cycle76% of those who travel work within 10 km of homeSource: Office for National Statistics, Census 2021
Education and languages43% of adults hold a degree or higher14% have no qualifications, 6% an apprenticeshipMain language: English 95%Source: Office for National Statistics, Census 2021
ClimateWarmest month July: highs 22°C, lows 13°CColdest month January: highs 9°C, lows 3°C918 mm of rain a year, 29 days with 10 mm or morewettest month November26 days of air frost, 7 summer days above 25°C in a typical yearJanuary: 3 to 9°CJFebruary: 3 to 9°CFMarch: 4 to 11°CMApril: 5 to 14°CAMay: 8 to 17°CMJune: 11 to 20°CJJuly: 13 to 22°CJAugust: 13 to 22°CASeptember: 11 to 19°CSOctober: 9 to 16°CONovember: 6 to 12°CNDecember: 3 to 9°CD25°0°Source: Met Office HadUK-Grid 1991-2020 averages, 2 km grid (highs and lows from the 12 km grid)
Nearby landmarksCanford Cliffsbeach · under a mileShore Roadbeach · under a mileThe Dellvalley · under a mileSmuggler's Chinevalley · under a mileEast Lakelake · 2.2 miWest Lakelake · 2.4 miSource: Ordnance Survey Open Names
Parks and green spacesCanford Cliffs Village Pocket Parkpark · under a mileBranksome Chine Gardenspark · under a mile · 9 haPinecliff Gardenspark · under a mile · 3 haParkstone Golf Coursegolf course · under a mile · 55 haBlake Dean Allotmentsallotments · 1.2 miSource: Ordnance Survey Open Greenspace
Earthquakes15 of magnitude 2 or more within 50 miles since 19701 of magnitude 3+, 0 of magnitude 4+Largest: magnitude 3.0 on 3 Apr 198426 mi away, Nr Weymouth, DorsetMost recent: magnitude 2.0 on 8 Feb 202645 mi away, Chard, SomersetSource: British Geological Survey earthquake database
Flood riskRivers and sea: areas at High risk within 500 m of the centrea 1 in 30 chance of flooding in any year, or greaterAlso medium, low risk areas nearbySource: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea
Air qualityNO2 6.8 · PM2.5 5.6 · PM10 8.4 µg/m³annual mean concentrations, 2024Within UK limits, above the WHO guideline for PM2.5Source: DEFRA modelled background pollution maps 2024, 1 km grid
Broadband72% of premises can get gigabit-capable broadband100% can get superfast (30 Mbit/s or more)Every premises can get at least 10 Mbit/s (the universal service obligation)5,849 residential premises in the census areaSource: Ofcom Connected Nations, July 2025
Elevation31 m102 ft above sea levelLand within 1 km ranges from -1 to 38 mSource: Ordnance Survey, OS Terrain 50





12 Pubs in Canford Cliffs in 2 categories

 

 

91 Restaurants in Canford Cliffs in 19 categories

 

 

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Banks in Canford Cliffs

 

 

Hotels

Hotels in Canford Cliffs

 

 

81 Shops in Canford Cliffs in 24 categories

 

 

Supermarkets

Supermarkets in Canford Cliffs

 

 

42 Takeaways in Canford Cliffs in 7 categories

 

 

Cinemas

Cinemas in Canford Cliffs

 

 

81 Health and beauty in Canford Cliffs in 14 categories

 

 

110 Home improvement in Canford Cliffs in 18 categories

 

 

79 Attractions in Canford Cliffs in 13 categories

 

 

62 Property services in Canford Cliffs in 7 categories

 

 

125 Education in Canford Cliffs in 27 categories

 

 

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Top pubs in Canford Cliffs

  • Soho Christchurch - Christchurch

    Bar

    7 Church Street, Christchurch, BH23 1BW

    6.7 miles away

    5 star reviewGREETING WITH A SMILE.QUICK SERVICE.LOVELY COFFEE AND TEACAKE.BEST IN THE AREA AND WE DRIVE FIVE MILES. VERY CLEAN TOILETS.BEST VALUE ...

  • Halfway Fish Bar - Poole

    Bar

    112 Bournemouth Road, Poole, BH14 9HA

    1.6 miles away

    5 star reviewIt's the best fish bar we have been to around the country.

  • Coventry Arms - Wimborne

    Gastropub

    Mill Street, Wimborne, BH21 3RH

    7.7 miles away

    5 star reviewOur first visit for coffee on a sunday. The following sunday 13th Feb 2011 returned for sunday lunch. ...

  • Stocks Inn - Wimborne Minster, Blandford Forum

    Bar

    10 Castle Street Cranborne Road Wigbeth Long Lane High Street Furzehill, Wimborne Minster, Blandford Forum, BH21 4HT

    8.4 miles away

    4 star reviewReally really nice and picturesque. Beer garden wonderful (when not raining). Only small gripe - staff are very young and ...

  • Saxo - Bournemouth

    Bar

    59 Charminster Road, Bournemouth, BH8 8UE

    3.2 miles away

    4 star reviewGreat fun on the weekend

 

Top restaurants in Canford Cliffs

  • Marco Polo - Bournemouth

    Italian Restaurant

    782 Christchurch Road, Bournemouth, BH7 6DD

    4.3 miles away

    5 star reviewAn excellent restaurant with very nice food and friendly staff.

  • Chinatown Take Away - Christchurch

    Czech Restaurant

    249 Lymington Road, Christchurch, BH23 5EB

    9.9 miles away

    5 star reviewI've tried all the chineese takeaways and this one is the best. Clean , polite and always happy. The food ...

  • mad cucumber - Bournemouth

    Vegan Restaurant

    7 The Triangle, Bournemouth, BH2 5RY

    1.9 miles away

    5 star reviewgreat place lovely good.

  • Mango Restaurant - Broadstone

    Indian Restaurant

    17 Moor Road, Broadstone, BH18 8AZ

    5.2 miles away

    5 star reviewMy friend and I visited Mango a couple of nights ago and found it to be a warm and inviting ...

  • Golden Horse - Ferndown

    Chinese Restaurant

    133 Victoria Road, Ferndown, BH22 9HU

    7.1 miles away

    4 star reviewReally good food also all you can eat menu cooked fresh to order we have never had a bad meal ...

 

Top banks in Canford Cliffs

 

Top hotels in Canford Cliffs

  • Thorps Farm Bed and Breakfast - sandleheath, Fordingbridge

    Alderholt Rd, sandleheath, Fordingbridge, SP6 1PS

    15 miles away

    5 star reviewLovely people I enjoyed my stay sad I had to go back home hope to come again πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ‘

  • Old Vicarage Hotel - Christchurch

    Lyndhurst Rd, Christchurch, BH23 7DR

    9.3 miles away

    5 star reviewI just dropped in for dinner and a drink and couldn't have been more impressed. I was made welcome by ...

  • Avoncliffe Hotel - Bournemouth

    107 Southbourne Overcliff Drive, Bournemouth, BH6 3NP

    5.1 miles away

    5 star reviewBest Bed & Breakfast place i have been. Spotless, very friendly but not intrusive. Nice rooms and bathrooms , kettlle ...

  • Marric - Poole

    145-147 Bournemouth Road, Poole, BH14 9HT

    1.6 miles away

    4 star reviewLoads of Parking, nice big bar with T.V.. Friendly and a great breakfast. Found by accident on the way to ...

 

Top shops in Canford Cliffs

  • Karsberg Fish & Chips - Ferndown

    Pie Shop

    3 Turbary Road, Ferndown, BH22 8AW

    7.5 miles away

    5 star reviewNever had poor quality fish and chips or poor quality service. Our go-to pla(i)ce for take-away.

  • Hope 2 Cycle - Bournemouth

    Used Bicycle Shop

    878 Wimborne Road, Bournemouth, BH9 2DR

    3.9 miles away

    5 star reviewI was in desperate need of repair work and twice this little bike shop in Winton saved me. The quality ...

  • China Kitchen - Christchurch

    Chinaware Store

    83 Bargates, Christchurch, BH23 1QQ

    6.6 miles away

    5 star reviewVery good food. Very polite service. Will be ordering from here again!

  • Milford Supplies - New Milton

    Dance Store

    112 Gore Road, New Milton, BH25 6SJ

    11.6 miles away

    5 star reviewFantastic local store just like the old hardware stores in villages - helpful, knowledgeable staff and more importantly friendly - ...

  • Barnacles - Bournemouth

    Pie Shop

    956 Wimborne Road, Bournemouth, BH9 2DG

    4.1 miles away

    5 star reviewtop quality,friendly service and a clear menu display. excellent.

 

Top supermarkets in Canford Cliffs

  • Ahmed Foodstore - Bournemouth

    95 Charminster Road, Bournemouth, BH8 8UH

    3.2 miles away

    5 star reviewThis is an outstanding supermarket that sells fresh vegetables and meat as well as comprehensive range of ingredients. Very good ...

  • Tesco (Riverside Avenue) - Bournemouth

    Riverside Avenue, Bournemouth, BH7 7DY

    5.5 miles away

    5 star reviewThere is a manager...altho im not sure on which department he works but on two separate occasions. ..he has gone ...

  • Sainsburys - Poole

    4 Alder Park, Poole, BH12 4BA

    2.4 miles away

    5 star reviewVery useful well stocked ex-large Store with their highly reviewed Tu clothing. Just spoken to delightful young lady in Clothing ...

 

Top takeaways in Canford Cliffs

  • charmans catering - Bournemouth

    Sandwich Shop and Takeaway

    288 Charminster Road, Bournemouth, BH8 9RT

    3.6 miles away

    5 star reviewDo your deliver ???

  • Castle Parade Fish & Chips - Bournemouth

    Fish and Chips Takeaway

    3 Castle Lane East, Bournemouth, BH7 6SH

    5.5 miles away

    5 star reviewI love the fish and chips and other food there. Also the man who works there remembers me from ...

  • MobyMicks - Wimborne

    Fish and Chips Takeaway

    44 Chichester Walk, Wimborne, BH21 1SN

    6 miles away

    5 star reviewOMG, the best fish and chips I have had in years! May be busy, but worth waiting for.

  • Alex Wok Poole Chinese Takeaway - Parkstone, Poole

    Chinese Takeaway

    409D Ashley Road, Parkstone, Poole, BH14 0AX

    2 miles away

    4 star reviewGood prompt delivery

  • Forum Frier - Blandford Forum

    Fish and Chips Takeaway

    Salisbury Road, Blandford Forum, DT11 7QG

    15.1 miles away

    4 star reviewThe fish & chips are very good. Crispy batter and plenty of chips. Highly recommended.

 

Top cinemas in Canford Cliffs

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Top health and beauty in Canford Cliffs

  • Jojo's Hair - Bransgore, Christchurch

    Hair Care

    3 Betsy Lane, Bransgore, Christchurch, BH23 8AQ

    9.8 miles away

    5 star reviewVery helpful thank you for info on sliver dye

  • Jennifers Hair Salon - New Milton

    Hair Salon

    39A Station Road, New Milton, BH25 6HR

    12.1 miles away

    5 star reviewExcellent Hairdressers for cutting & style. They always do what you ask for. Very reasonable and simple surroundings.

  • Ashley's Barbers - Blandford Forum

    Hair Care

    1 The Plocks Salisbury Street, Blandford Forum, DT11 7AR

    15 miles away

    5 star reviewHad a splendid haircut at Ashley's yesterday - very attentive service from the hairdresser - and well-priced!

  • Diplomat House Family Dental Practice - Blandford

    Dental Clinic

    14 East Street Oakfield Street, Blandford, DT11 7EX

    15 miles away

    5 star reviewMost caring of Dentists & I am a nervous patient. All my worries were relieved as modern practitioners like the ...

  • Forge Cycleworks - Ringwood

    Sportswear Store

    Hightown Industrial Estate Crow Arch Lane, Ringwood, BH24 1AT

    11.4 miles away

    5 star reviewThis is an excellent place. We've bought a total of 6 bikes from it and we have always found the ...

 

Top home improvement in Canford Cliffs

  • CP Electrical - Everton, Lymington

    Electrician

    6 Newlands Manor, Everton, Lymington, SO41 0JH

    14.5 miles away

    5 star reviewExcellent. Will definitely use them again. Came out at very short notice on a Saturday and solved a perplexing ...

  • Cordwainers - Swanage

    Locksmith

    14 Kings Road East, Swanage, BH19 1ES

    6.8 miles away

    5 star reviewShoe repair / keys cut / vintage cool clothes look no further

  • BMS Pest Control - Poole

    Pest Control

    95 Beresford Road, Poole, BH12 2HD

    2.2 miles away

    5 star reviewBrilliant company. Very efficient and excellent value when removing my wasp problem in the attic. The nest was huge but ...

  • Jem Fabrics - New Milton

    Curtains

    4 Mallard Road, New Milton, BH25 6QA

    11.6 miles away

    5 star reviewGood customer service,curtains made above our expectation .Would highly recommend.

  • Nuglas Conservatories - Bournemouth

    Conservatory Supply and Installation

    1052 Christchurch Road, Bournemouth, BH7 6DS

    4.9 miles away

    5 star reviewFirst class service completed as promised in 4 weeks from order for my wife's birthday , very pleased and the ...

 

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Top property services in Canford Cliffs

  • Corbens - Swanage

    Commercial Estate Agent

    41 Station Road, Swanage, BH19 1AD

    6.7 miles away

    5 star reviewWe purchased a property through Corbens.Excellent communication, friendly and professional through the whole transaction.

  • Enfields - Bournemouth

    Estate Agent

    381-383 Wimborne Road, Bournemouth, BH9 2AQ

    3.2 miles away

    5 star reviewenfields are very efficient and good to deal with.they pulled out all the stops for us to speed through our ...

 

Top education in Canford Cliffs

  • RHODES SAFETY Driving School - Poole

    Driving School

    179 Goldfinch Road, Poole, BH17 7TB

    4.8 miles away

    5 star reviewMy daughter was shy and nervous so I was a little apprehensive on who to select for an instructor. I ...