BH12 1BW is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Princess Road, 0.8km 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 1BW offers a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. With an average age of 47, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 43% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 39 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £232k, up 5.0% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for BH12 1BW are sourced from Output Area E00077802 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PRINCESS ROAD, BH12 1BW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PRINCESS ROAD, BH12 1BW.
204
47
£ 48,200 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BH12 1BW 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 1BW 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 5.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BH12 1BW. 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
Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 215,000
19 sales · Mean £ 212,521
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BH12 1BW has low crime rates — 39 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
St Michael's Church of England Primary School
Heatherlands Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
19 nearby- Boots0.5 km
- Arrowedge Chemists0.5 km
- Peter Treble Butcher's0.5 km
- Westbourne Convenience Store0.6 km
- Home Bargains1.0 km
- + 14 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- The Westbourne0.6 km
- The Branksome Railway Hotel0.9 km
- The Libertine0.5 km
- The Porterhouse0.2 km
- Westbourne Conservative Club0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
40 nearby- Chocol-80.5 km
- 44 Bam.Boo0.5 km
- Art Sushi0.6 km
- Circo Lounge0.5 km
- Fab Hotel0.8 km
- + 35 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Tesco0.6 km
- Tesco0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Chez Fred0.5 km
- Godfather Pizza0.8 km
- John Lewis at Home (Nepresso stand)1.0 km
- Pizza Pino0.2 km
- Subway0.4 km
- + 1 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Greenhouse Christian Centre0.6 km
- Southernhay Hotel0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Branksome0.8 km
- Parkstone (Dorset)2.9 km
- Bournemouth3.1 km
Bus Stops
- Eagle Road0.1 km
- Eagle Road0.1 km
- Burton Road0.2 km
- Burton Road0.2 km
- County Gates0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BH121BW · Data under Open Government Licence