Postcode Analysis Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, South West

MIDDLETON PLACE, BH12 1AQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MIDDLETON PLACE, BH12 1AQ.

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Population

371

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 48,200 /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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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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3/10
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6/10
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3/10
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8/10
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6/10
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6/10
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10/10
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5/10
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8/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 61% owner-occupation and average age 38, BH12 1AQ has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

BH12 1AQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Middleton Place, 0.4km from St. Aldhelm's in Poole. Administratively it sits within Talbot & Branksome Woods ward and the Bournemouth West constituency.

For families considering a move, BH12 1AQ represents an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. By day, the area transitions to a manufacturing, energy and utilities character: manufacturing, energy and utilities. An average age of 38 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 61% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 65 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £397k.

Census 2021 statistics for BH12 1AQ are sourced from Output Area E00077799 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BH12 1AQ. The average age is 37.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British91.1%
Asian / British Asian1.1%
Black / African / Caribbean2.2%
Other / Mixed5.6%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 400,000

7 sales · Mean £ 404,285

Terraced

£ 377,000

1 sales · Mean £ 377,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around BH12 1AQ is moderate at 65 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Shoplifting113
Violence and sexual offences54
Anti-social behaviour35
Other theft19
Criminal damage and arson18

school Local Schools

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Victoria Education Centre

Good86 pupils0.3 km
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Heatherlands Primary School

Good617 pupils0.8 km
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Bishop Aldhelm's Church of England Primary School

Good630 pupils1.0 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Poole

Good388 pupils1.1 km
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Courthill Infant School

Good358 pupils1.2 km
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The Quay School

Outstanding80 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

18 nearby
  • Branksome Centre Community Coffee Shop0.7 km
  • Bay Leaf Cafe1.0 km
  • Bueno Gelato1.0 km
  • Gossip Cicchetti0.7 km
  • Isabels Brasserrie0.9 km
  • + 13 more
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Retailers - Other

19 nearby
  • Central Stores0.9 km
  • Hasluck's0.7 km
  • Homesense0.4 km
  • Imran Brothers Grocery Store0.6 km
  • Majestic Wine Warehouses Ltd1.0 km
  • + 14 more
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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Jenkins & Sons0.7 km
  • Masonic Hall Branksome0.6 km
  • The Barking Cat Alehouse0.9 km
  • The Branksome Railway Hotel0.2 km
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • The Southern Co-op0.7 km
  • Alder Stores0.6 km
  • Tesco0.4 km
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Takeaway Shop

12 nearby
  • Canford Cliffs Kiosk0.8 km
  • China Fusion1.0 km
  • Mias Fish and Chips0.6 km
  • Nick the Fish0.7 km
  • Scooby Pizza & Kebab1.0 km
  • + 7 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Branksome0.1 km
  • Parkstone (Dorset)2.2 km
  • Bournemouth3.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Branksome Rail Station0.1 km
  • Branksome Rail Station0.1 km
  • Tesco0.2 km
  • Cromer Road0.2 km
  • Wroxham Road0.2 km