Area Analysis Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, South West

BH12 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the BH12 postcode area.

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Population

36,615

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 40,029 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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5/10
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7/10
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5/10
workEmployment
6/10
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8/10
paymentsAffluence
5/10
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9/10
homeHome Ownership
5/10
trending_upInvestment
2/10
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Area Character

BH12 is an established family neighbourhood — 65% owner-occupation and an average age of 44 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £302k. Property prices are trending down 4.2% year-on-year.

home £302,047 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

BH12 is a postcode district in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, South West, covering 749 active and 389 retired postcodes.

The largest share of BH12 (18%) is characterised by a mature neighbourhood of self-reliant retirees, typically owner-occupied, alongside a suburban area with older residents still working, typically homeowners (17%). A further 14% of the district is made up of a professional urban neighbourhood — young and mid-career workers, good amenities. This mix of 6 distinct neighbourhood types makes BH12 one of the more varied districts in the region.

Property: Average house prices in BH12 are around £302k, down 4.2% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across BH12 at 268 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. An average age of 44 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.

Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full BH12 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British92.2%
Asian / British Asian3.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.8%
Other / Mixed3.7%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 2%

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences3189
Anti-social behaviour2112
Criminal damage and arson974
Shoplifting947
Vehicle crime688

school Local Schools

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Winchelsea School

Good201 pupils
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Langside School

Good26 pupils
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St Aldhelm's Academy

Good791 pupils
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The Quay School

Outstanding80 pupils
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Poole

Good388 pupils
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Manorside Academy

Outstanding435 pupils
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Livingstone Road Infant School

Good238 pupils
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Livingstone Road Junior School

Good242 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

local_bar

Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • Alderney West Comm Cen Soc Cl
  • Dylan's Kitchen and Bar
  • Harvester
  • Miller & Carter
  • New Star
  • + 2 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

45 nearby
  • Dine Contract Catering
  • Pizza Express
  • Pizza Hut
  • Simply Gourmet
  • Sonnys
  • + 40 more
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Supermarkets

12 nearby
  • Alder Stores
  • Co-op
  • Lidl
  • Sainsbury's
  • Sainsbury's Petrol
  • + 7 more
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Takeaway Shop

29 nearby
  • 35 Kebab
  • Brown's
  • Cafe Fresh Limited
  • California Fried Chicken
  • Full House
  • + 24 more
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Retailers - Other

41 nearby
  • Nimo Pharmacy
  • Alder Road Off Licence
  • Argos
  • Belben Stores (Premier)
  • Bespoke Cakes
  • + 36 more