Canford Cliffs

Ward in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, England

Coordinates:50.705, -1.927
OS grid ref:SZ 05 89
Dialling code: 01202 (Bournemouth)
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Canford Cliffs is an electoral ward in the conurbation of Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole in England, sitting on the northern edge of Poole Harbour and facing the peninsula of Sandbanks. The area is defined by low sandstone cliffs, sheltered sandy beaches and a compact village of independent shops, cafés and restaurants that serves both locals and summer visitors.

The ward is often regarded as one of the more affluent parts of the conurbation, with high property values, a significant retired and second‑home population and an economy that leans on boutique retail and seasonal tourism; much of the housing dates from the Victorian and Edwardian periods. It elects councillors to the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council, and local issues typically centre on coastal management, parking and balancing resident life with visitor pressure in the warmer months.

Postcode districts covering Canford Cliffs

Most populated places nearby

Neighbouring places

Example postcodes in Canford Cliffs

BH13 7DG, BH13 7PD, BH14 8LU, BH13 7JL, BH13 7PB, BH13 6EH, BH4 8JN, BH13 7HB, BH13 7QN … See all

Transport links

  • Bournemouth Airport 6.4 miles
  • Southampton Airport 30.1 miles
  • Parkstone Railway Station 1.6 miles
  • Branksome Railway Station 1.6 miles
  • Poole Bus Station 2.4 miles

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Local points of interest

  • Bournemouth International Centre Theatre 2.3 miles
  • Studland Beach Beach 2.8 miles
  • Poole Harbour Harbour 3.2 miles
  • Dean Court Stadium 4.4 miles
  • Bournemouth Aviation Museum Museum 6.1 miles
  • Holy Cross Abbey (Stapehill, Dorset, England) Historic site 6.8 miles
  • Christchurch Harbour Harbour 7.7 miles
  • Avon Beach Beach 8.6 miles
  • Purbeck Hills Hill 9.7 miles
  • Hinton Admiral Estate 10.4 miles
  • Hinton House Estate 11.1 miles
  • Tarrant Abbey Historic site 11.8 miles