The postcode area is located in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole postcode town, in the South West, England region.
The BH12 postcode area, also known as the Poole postcode area, is located in the county of Dorset, situated in Southwest England. It primarily serves areas such as Branksome, Alderney, Upper Parkstone, Newtown, and Wallisdown, forming part of the larger Bournemouth, Christchurch, and Poole (BCP) Council area. This region is known for its pleasant seaside towns and scenic views of the English coast.
The BH12 area offers a wealth of amenities encompassing shopping centers, parks, schools, hospitals, and restaurants. It is home to the Dolphin Shopping Centre, the largest indoor shopping complex in Dorset, and the Wessex Gate Retail Park, perfect for food, fashion, and home essentials. For recreation, Alexandra Park and Branksome Recreation Ground are popular local spots.
The area's educational institutions include several primary and secondary schools, as well as Bournemouth & Poole College, which provides further education and vocational courses. The Poole Hospital NHS Trust serves the medical needs of the locale.
BH12 is well connected by road and railway. The area is accessible via major roads such as the A35, A3049, and M27. Bus services operate frequently within the area, connecting the suburbs with the city center. Regular train services from Branksome railway station link BH12 with the rest of Dorset and beyond, including direct lines to Southampton, London, and Weymouth. Furthermore, Bournemouth International Airport is in close proximity, providing both domestic and international flights.
A Major part of this postcode area describes a community with a younger population compared to the surrounding area, living mainly in flats.
Residents:
Employment:
A Major part of this postcode area represents a younger and less diverse community compared to the surrounding area. Residents tend to live in flats and work in professional roles.
It's important to note that this description generalizes the area and individual experiences may vary.
The postcode area covers Alderney & Bourne Valley, Canford Cliffs, Newtown & Heatherlands, Talbot & Branksome Woods electoral wards.
The population of BH12 postcode area is 36,603. In England, the male population is 28,833,712 and the female population is 27,656,336, according to the 2021 census.
According to the latest 2021 census, The main ethnicity of the people in the area is White: English, with a total of 30,396, followed by White: Other White, with a total of 3,027. In terms of religion, most people mentioned No religion (16,523), followed by Christian (16,377).
As for deprivation, most of the area is not deprived in any dimension (7,824), followed by at least deprived in one dimension (5,929).
Most people in the nearby area mentioned they are Employee: Full-time (11,617), while 7,312 adults mentioned they are Retired.
Regarding education, 8,051 adults have Level 4 education, while 5,460 have Level 3 education. The most common occupations are
The average age of people living in area is 44 years old. The top three age distributions are: Below 14 (9444), Between 45 to 54 (7849), and Between 55 to 64 (7544).
The NS-SEC defines and measures social class and is considered a reliable indicator of a person's class status. As per the 2021 census, most of the population has Lower managerial, administrative and professional occupations (5,548) followed by Semi-routine occupations (4,428), and Routine occupations (3,998).
There are total 6 postcode sectors present in the BH12 (listed below). The postcode BH12 has a total of 1237 postcodes.
Name | Type |
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Area | BH12 |
Ward | Alderney & Bourne Valley Canford Cliffs Newtown & Heatherlands Talbot & Branksome Woods |
LTLA22 | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
UTLA22 | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
Region | South West |
Country | England |
Anti-social behaviour
Bicycle theft
Burglary
Criminal damage and arson
Drugs
Other crime
Other theft
Possession of weapons
Public order
Shoplifting
Theft from the person
Vehicle crime
Violence and sexual offences
Anti-social behaviour
Bicycle theft
Burglary
Criminal damage and arson
Drugs
Other crime
Other theft
Possession of weapons
Public order
Shoplifting
Vehicle crime
Violence and sexual offences
Anti-social behaviour
Bicycle theft
Burglary
Criminal damage and arson
Drugs
Other crime
Other theft
Possession of weapons
Public order
Robbery
Shoplifting
Theft from the person
Vehicle crime
Violence and sexual offences
Anti-social behaviour
Bicycle theft
Burglary
Criminal damage and arson
Drugs
Other crime
Other theft
Possession of weapons
Public order
Robbery
Shoplifting
Theft from the person
Vehicle crime
Violence and sexual offences
Anti-social behaviour
Bicycle theft
Burglary
Criminal damage and arson
Drugs
Other crime
Other theft
Possession of weapons
Public order
Robbery
Shoplifting
Theft from the person
Vehicle crime
Violence and sexual offences
Anti-social behaviour
Bicycle theft
Burglary
Criminal damage and arson
Drugs
Other crime
Other theft
Possession of weapons
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Shoplifting
Theft from the person
Vehicle crime
Violence and sexual offences
Anti-social behaviour
Bicycle theft
Burglary
Criminal damage and arson
Drugs
Other crime
Other theft
Public order
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Shoplifting
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Violence and sexual offences
Anti-social behaviour
Bicycle theft
Burglary
Criminal damage and arson
Drugs
Other crime
Other theft
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Robbery
Shoplifting
Theft from the person
Vehicle crime
Violence and sexual offences
Anti-social behaviour
Bicycle theft
Burglary
Criminal damage and arson
Drugs
Other theft
Possession of weapons
Public order
Shoplifting
Vehicle crime
Violence and sexual offences
Anti-social behaviour
Bicycle theft
Burglary
Criminal damage and arson
Drugs
Other theft
Possession of weapons
Public order
Robbery
Shoplifting
Theft from the person
Vehicle crime
Violence and sexual offences
Anti-social behaviour
Bicycle theft
Burglary
Criminal damage and arson
Drugs
Other crime
Other theft
Possession of weapons
Public order
Robbery
Shoplifting
Theft from the person
Vehicle crime
Violence and sexual offences
Anti-social behaviour
Bicycle theft
Burglary
Criminal damage and arson
Other theft
Public order
Robbery
Shoplifting
Vehicle crime
Violence and sexual offences
Anti-social behaviour
Bicycle theft
Burglary
Criminal damage and arson
Drugs
Other crime
Other theft
Possession of weapons
Public order
Robbery
Shoplifting
Theft from the person
Vehicle crime
Violence and sexual offences
Anti-social behaviour
Bicycle theft
Burglary
Criminal damage and arson
Drugs
Other crime
Other theft
Possession of weapons
Public order
Robbery
Shoplifting
Theft from the person
Vehicle crime
Violence and sexual offences
Anti-social behaviour
Bicycle theft
Burglary
Criminal damage and arson
Drugs
Other theft
Possession of weapons
Public order
Robbery
Shoplifting
Theft from the person
Vehicle crime
Violence and sexual offences
Anti-social behaviour
Bicycle theft
Burglary
Criminal damage and arson
Drugs
Other crime
Other theft
Possession of weapons
Public order
Robbery
Shoplifting
Theft from the person
Vehicle crime
Violence and sexual offences
Anti-social behaviour
Bicycle theft
Burglary
Criminal damage and arson
Other crime
Other theft
Public order
Robbery
Shoplifting
Theft from the person
Vehicle crime
Violence and sexual offences
Anti-social behaviour
Bicycle theft
Burglary
Criminal damage and arson
Drugs
Other crime
Other theft
Public order
Robbery
Shoplifting
Theft from the person
Vehicle crime
Violence and sexual offences
Anti-social behaviour
Bicycle theft
Burglary
Criminal damage and arson
Drugs
Other crime
Other theft
Possession of weapons
Public order
Robbery
Shoplifting
Theft from the person
Vehicle crime
Violence and sexual offences
Anti-social behaviour
Bicycle theft
Burglary
Criminal damage and arson
Drugs
Other crime
Other theft
Possession of weapons
Public order
Robbery
Shoplifting
Theft from the person
Vehicle crime
Violence and sexual offences
Anti-social behaviour
Burglary
Criminal damage and arson
Drugs
Other crime
Other theft
Possession of weapons
Public order
Shoplifting
Theft from the person
Vehicle crime
Violence and sexual offences
House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
Detached | £382,825.00 | £322,000.00 - £460,000.00 | 6 |
Flat | £220,000.00 | £175,000.00 - £275,000.00 | 3 |
Semi-Detached | £348,000.00 | £348,000.00 - £348,000.00 | 1 |
Terraced | £280,000.00 | £280,000.00 - £280,000.00 | 1 |
House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
Detached | £374,500.00 | £283,000.00 - £535,000.00 | 4 |
Flat | £154,625.00 | £65,000.00 - £220,000.00 | 7 |
Semi-Detached | £298,388.89 | £250,000.00 - £345,000.00 | 9 |
Terraced | £297,500.00 | £275,000.00 - £320,000.00 | 2 |
House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
Detached | £335,103.33 | £265,000.00 - £377,500.00 | 9 |
Flat | £189,666.67 | £150,000.00 - £245,000.00 | 6 |
Semi-Detached | £299,375.00 | £287,500.00 - £315,000.00 | 4 |
Terraced | £305,000.00 | £245,000.00 - £365,000.00 | 2 |
House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
Detached | £394,333.33 | £157,000.00 - £930,000.00 | 9 |
Flat | £200,000.00 | £200,000.00 - £200,000.00 | 2 |
Semi-Detached | £255,000.00 | £255,000.00 - £255,000.00 | 2 |
Terraced | £300,833.33 | £270,000.00 - £332,500.00 | 3 |
House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
Detached | £350,503.20 | £240,000.00 - £440,000.00 | 15 |
Flat | £204,625.00 | £77,000.00 - £565,000.00 | 8 |
Other | £23,520,000.00 | £940,000.00 - £46,100,000.00 | 2 |
Semi-Detached | £331,833.33 | £285,000.00 - £415,000.00 | 6 |
Terraced | £284,000.00 | £275,000.00 - £293,000.00 | 2 |
House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
Detached | £354,642.86 | £240,000.00 - £450,000.00 | 7 |
Flat | £238,083.33 | £150,000.00 - £430,000.00 | 6 |
Other | £51,000.00 | £51,000.00 - £51,000.00 | 1 |
Semi-Detached | £310,750.00 | £293,000.00 - £325,000.00 | 4 |
Terraced | £287,500.00 | £287,500.00 - £287,500.00 | 1 |
House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
Detached | £392,536.36 | £289,950.00 - £700,000.00 | 11 |
Flat | £187,333.33 | £160,000.00 - £222,000.00 | 3 |
Other | £300,000.00 | £300,000.00 - £300,000.00 | 1 |
Semi-Detached | £324,000.00 | £285,000.00 - £375,000.00 | 5 |
Terraced | £263,333.33 | £190,000.00 - £300,000.00 | 3 |
House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
Detached | £376,353.57 | £279,000.00 - £825,000.00 | 14 |
Flat | £396,904.17 | £90,000.00 - £635,000.00 | 7 |
Other | £614,166.67 | £142,500.00 - £850,000.00 | 3 |
Semi-Detached | £370,600.00 | £301,000.00 - £430,000.00 | 10 |
Terraced | £277,045.45 | £182,000.00 - £429,000.00 | 11 |
House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
Detached | £373,846.15 | £285,000.00 - £560,000.00 | 13 |
Flat | £350,000.00 | £147,000.00 - £545,000.00 | 7 |
Other | £1,515,000.00 | £230,000.00 - £2,800,000.00 | 2 |
Semi-Detached | £311,631.58 | £206,000.00 - £460,000.00 | 19 |
Terraced | £300,200.00 | £265,000.00 - £373,000.00 | 5 |
House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
Detached | £449,056.25 | £285,000.00 - £637,500.00 | 8 |
Flat | £205,409.09 | £172,500.00 - £250,000.00 | 11 |
Other | £385,000.00 | £385,000.00 - £385,000.00 | 1 |
Semi-Detached | £383,547.62 | £285,000.00 - £555,000.00 | 21 |
Terraced | £322,000.00 | £260,000.00 - £410,000.00 | 5 |
House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
Detached | £384,155.00 | £278,000.00 - £600,000.00 | 24 |
Flat | £150,571.43 | £80,000.00 - £205,000.00 | 7 |
Other | £323,750.00 | £185,000.00 - £510,000.00 | 4 |
Semi-Detached | £310,246.88 | £191,000.00 - £375,000.00 | 16 |
Terraced | £294,250.00 | £260,000.00 - £315,000.00 | 8 |
House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
Detached | £365,194.44 | £265,000.00 - £605,000.00 | 18 |
Flat | £191,750.00 | £158,000.00 - £230,000.00 | 10 |
Other | £326,000.00 | £190,000.00 - £462,000.00 | 2 |
Semi-Detached | £286,035.71 | £235,000.00 - £445,000.00 | 15 |
Terraced | £237,666.67 | £211,000.00 - £250,000.00 | 6 |
House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
Detached | £392,239.13 | £280,000.00 - £715,000.00 | 24 |
Flat | £247,538.89 | £77,000.00 - £535,000.00 | 9 |
Other | £314,250.00 | £65,000.00 - £432,000.00 | 4 |
Semi-Detached | £340,833.33 | £250,000.00 - £485,000.00 | 12 |
Terraced | £279,000.00 | £268,000.00 - £290,000.00 | 2 |
House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
Detached | £370,875.00 | £210,000.00 - £550,000.00 | 8 |
Flat | £231,166.67 | £75,000.00 - £460,000.00 | 6 |
Other | £249,250.00 | £198,500.00 - £300,000.00 | 2 |
Semi-Detached | £311,642.86 | £255,000.00 - £365,000.00 | 7 |
Terraced | £295,300.00 | £210,000.00 - £350,000.00 | 5 |
House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
Detached | £329,491.67 | £285,000.00 - £375,000.00 | 6 |
Flat | £234,520.83 | £135,000.00 - £280,000.00 | 13 |
Other | £1,740,000.00 | £300,000.00 - £3,260,000.00 | 3 |
Semi-Detached | £319,107.14 | £265,000.00 - £420,000.00 | 7 |
Terraced | £246,500.00 | £180,000.00 - £370,000.00 | 4 |
House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
Detached | £407,392.86 | £317,500.00 - £950,000.00 | 15 |
Flat | £189,256.25 | £93,750.00 - £330,000.00 | 8 |
Other | £1,892,001.50 | £675,000.00 - £2,724,793.00 | 7 |
Semi-Detached | £292,500.00 | £255,000.00 - £340,000.00 | 5 |
Terraced | £288,875.00 | £260,000.00 - £327,500.00 | 4 |
House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
Detached | £400,841.67 | £300,000.00 - £545,000.00 | 17 |
Flat | £211,830.00 | £115,000.00 - £271,000.00 | 10 |
Other | £809,625.00 | £18,000.00 - £5,300,000.00 | 8 |
Semi-Detached | £342,541.67 | £175,000.00 - £420,000.00 | 7 |
Terraced | £287,757.14 | £215,000.00 - £363,000.00 | 7 |
House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
Detached | £365,835.94 | £107,775.00 - £550,000.00 | 16 |
Flat | £182,500.00 | £130,000.00 - £235,000.00 | 2 |
Semi-Detached | £346,191.67 | £265,000.00 - £390,000.00 | 10 |
Terraced | £297,000.00 | £266,000.00 - £335,000.00 | 3 |
House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
Detached | £411,444.44 | £345,000.00 - £525,000.00 | 9 |
Flat | £219,991.67 | £165,000.00 - £303,000.00 | 6 |
Other | £80,000.00 | £80,000.00 - £80,000.00 | 1 |
Semi-Detached | £329,387.50 | £255,000.00 - £435,000.00 | 20 |
Terraced | £250,000.00 | £250,000.00 - £250,000.00 | 1 |
Name | Pupils | Age | Postcode |
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Winchelsea SchoolSpecial, Good | 201 | 4-19 | BH124LL |
Langside SchoolSpecial, Good | 26 | 2-19 | BH125BN |
St Aldhelm's AcademySecondary, Good | 791 | 11-16 | BH124HS |
The Quay SchoolPRU, Outstanding | 80 | 5-16 | BH124HU |
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, PoolePrimary, Good | 388 | 4-11 | BH124DZ |
Manorside AcademyPrimary, Outstanding | 435 | 3-11 | BH124JG |
Livingstone Road Infant SchoolPrimary, Good | 238 | 2-7 | BH123DT |
Livingstone Road Junior SchoolPrimary, Good | 242 | 7-11 | BH123DX |
Bishop Aldhelm's Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 630 | 3-11 | BH121PG |
Talbot Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 595 | 4-11 | BH125ED |
Heatherlands Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 617 | 4-11 | BH122BG |