BH12 1BA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Princess Road, 0.7km from St. Aldhelm's in Poole. Administratively it sits within Talbot & Branksome Woods ward and the Bournemouth West constituency.
For renters and young professionals, BH12 1BA offers a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 47) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 43% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 40 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £182k, up 3.1% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for BH12 1BA are sourced from Output Area E00077802 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PRINCESS ROAD, BH12 1BA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PRINCESS ROAD, BH12 1BA.
204
47
£ 48,200 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BH12 1BA represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
BH12 1BA is a mixed residential postcode — average age 47, 38% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 3.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BH12 1BA. The average age is 47.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 173,250
18 sales · Mean £ 175,136
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BH12 1BA has low crime rates — 40 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. 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
St Michael's Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
22 nearby- Boots0.5 km
- Arrowedge Chemists0.5 km
- Peter Treble Butcher's0.5 km
- Westbourne Convenience Store0.7 km
- Almond & Co0.5 km
- + 17 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- The Westbourne0.6 km
- The Libertine0.5 km
- The Porterhouse0.3 km
- Westbourne Conservative Club0.6 km
- The Branksome Railway Hotel0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
42 nearby- Chocol-80.5 km
- 44 Bam.Boo0.5 km
- Art Sushi0.7 km
- Circo Lounge0.5 km
- Fab Hotel0.8 km
- + 37 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Tesco0.7 km
- Tesco0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Chez Fred0.6 km
- Pizza Pino0.3 km
- Subway0.4 km
- Westbourne Sandwich Company0.4 km
- Godfather Pizza0.8 km
- + 4 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Southernhay Hotel0.6 km
- Greenhouse Christian Centre0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Branksome0.8 km
- Parkstone (Dorset)2.8 km
- Bournemouth3.2 km
Bus Stops
- Eagle Road0.0 km
- Eagle Road0.1 km
- Burton Road0.1 km
- Burton Road0.1 km
- County Gates0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: BH121BA · Data under Open Government Licence