Postcode Analysis Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, South West

POOLE ROAD, BH12 1AT House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for POOLE ROAD, BH12 1AT.

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Population

253

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 48,200 /yr

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Employed

62%

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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5/10
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2/10
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3/10
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10/10
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10/10
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6/10
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9/10
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3/10
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1/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates BH12 1AT — age 38, 42% ownership, 56% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

BH12 1AT is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Poole Road, 0.5km from St. Aldhelm's in Poole. Administratively it sits within Talbot & Branksome Woods ward and the Bournemouth West constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — a significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. The 38 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 56% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (45% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 34 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £270k.

Census 2021 statistics for BH12 1AT are sourced from Output Area E00077800 (shared with 8 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 1AT. The average age is 37.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British82.3%
Asian / British Asian8.7%
Black / African / Caribbean1.2%
Other / Mixed7.9%

Economic Activity

62%Active
FT: 45%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 260,000

2 sales · Mean £ 260,000

Flat

£ 128,000

1 sales · Mean £ 128,000

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

BH12 1AT has low crime rates — 34 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences47
Shoplifting37
Anti-social behaviour27
Other theft16
Vehicle crime13

school Local Schools

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Victoria Education Centre

Good86 pupils0.4 km
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Bishop Aldhelm's Church of England Primary School

Good630 pupils1.0 km
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Heatherlands Primary School

Good617 pupils1.2 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Poole

Good388 pupils1.5 km
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Courthill Infant School

Good358 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Alder Stores1.0 km
  • Tesco1.0 km
  • Tesco0.1 km
  • The Southern Co-op0.9 km
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Retailers - Other

25 nearby
  • Boots0.8 km
  • Arrowedge Chemists0.8 km
  • Peter Treble Butcher's0.8 km
  • Westbourne Convenience Store1.0 km
  • Boots the Chemist0.6 km
  • + 20 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • The Westbourne1.0 km
  • The Branksome Railway Hotel0.6 km
  • The Libertine0.8 km
  • The Porterhouse0.6 km
  • Westbourne Conservative Club0.9 km
  • + 2 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

46 nearby
  • Chocol-80.8 km
  • 44 Bam.Boo0.8 km
  • Art Sushi1.0 km
  • Circo Lounge0.8 km
  • Fireaway Pizza0.9 km
  • + 41 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

11 nearby
  • Chez Fred0.9 km
  • Godfather Pizza0.5 km
  • John Lewis at Home (Nepresso stand)0.6 km
  • Joy Hing0.7 km
  • Night Owl0.7 km
  • + 6 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Greenhouse Christian Centre0.7 km
  • Southernhay Hotel0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Branksome0.5 km
  • Parkstone (Dorset)2.5 km
  • Bournemouth3.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Wilderton Road0.1 km
  • Wilderton Road0.1 km
  • Tesco0.1 km
  • Eagle Road0.2 km
  • Tesco0.3 km