BH12 1BN 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.
This is a well-established rental postcode — residents in this subgroup are typically single or divorced eu-born migrants who live alone. many are aged 25 to 44 and are employed in sales and customer service occupations or are process, plant and machine operatives. a higher than group average proportion identify with the white ethnic group or other asian ethnicities, and many do not speak english very well or well. housing is principally in flats in the social or private rented sector, with households typically overcrowded, and home ownership rare. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a professional home-workers in outer suburbs zone — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 40) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 54% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 37 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £136k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for BH12 1BN are sourced from Output Area E00077798 (shared with 23 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PRINCESS ROAD, BH12 1BN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PRINCESS ROAD, BH12 1BN.
301
40
£ 48,200 /yr
56%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BH12 1BN 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 1BN is a mixed residential postcode — average age 40, 22% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £136k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BH12 1BN. The average age is 40.0. 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: 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
Flat
£ 127,250
6 sales · Mean £ 130,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BH12 1BN has low crime rates — 37 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
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
22 nearby- Boots0.6 km
- Arrowedge Chemists0.6 km
- Peter Treble Butcher's0.6 km
- Westbourne Convenience Store0.7 km
- Almond & Co0.5 km
- + 17 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- The Westbourne0.7 km
- The Libertine0.6 km
- The Porterhouse0.4 km
- Westbourne Conservative Club0.7 km
- The Branksome Railway Hotel0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
42 nearby- Chocol-80.6 km
- 44 Bam.Boo0.6 km
- Art Sushi0.7 km
- Circo Lounge0.6 km
- Fab Hotel0.9 km
- + 37 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Tesco0.7 km
- Tesco0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Chez Fred0.6 km
- Pizza Pino0.4 km
- Subway0.5 km
- Westbourne Sandwich Company0.5 km
- Godfather Pizza0.7 km
- + 4 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Southernhay Hotel0.7 km
- Greenhouse Christian Centre0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Branksome0.7 km
- Parkstone (Dorset)2.8 km
- Bournemouth3.2 km
Bus Stops
- Eagle Road0.1 km
- Eagle Road0.1 km
- Burton Road0.2 km
- Burton Road0.2 km
- Wilderton Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: BH121BN · Data under Open Government Licence