BH12 1AU is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 0.4km from St. Aldhelm's in Poole. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Canford Cliffs ward and the Poole constituency.
The people who live in BH12 1AU are typical of a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 74 average age marks this as a deeply established neighbourhood — expect quiet streets, long-term homeowners, and strong community continuity.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 34 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for BH12 1AU are sourced from Output Area E00077896 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BH12 1AU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BH12 1AU.
165
74
£ 53,200 /yr
20%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Average age 74, 91% owned. BH12 1AU is quintessential settled, mature residential territory — long-term residents, quiet streets, minimal rental churn. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character of this neighbourhood.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BH12 1AU. The average age is 73.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BH12 1AU 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.
school Local Schools
Victoria Education Centre
Bishop Aldhelm's Church of England Primary School
Heatherlands Primary School
Courthill Infant School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Poole
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
25 nearby- Boots0.8 km
- Arrowedge Chemists0.8 km
- Peter Treble Butcher's0.8 km
- Westbourne Convenience Store1.0 km
- Boots the Chemist0.7 km
- + 20 more
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, 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
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Tesco1.0 km
- Tesco0.0 km
- The Southern Co-op0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
11 nearby- Chez Fred0.9 km
- Godfather Pizza0.5 km
- John Lewis at Home (Nepresso stand)0.7 km
- Joy Hing0.7 km
- Night Owl0.7 km
- + 6 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Greenhouse Christian Centre0.6 km
- Southernhay Hotel0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Branksome0.5 km
- Parkstone (Dorset)2.5 km
- Bournemouth3.5 km
Bus Stops
- Wilderton Road0.0 km
- Wilderton Road0.1 km
- Tesco0.2 km
- Eagle Road0.2 km
- Eagle Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: BH121AU · Data under Open Government Licence