Postcode Analysis Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, South West

POOLE ROAD, BH12 1DA House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

371

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 48,200 /yr

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Employed

49%

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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3/10
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6/10
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3/10
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8/10
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6/10
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6/10
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10/10
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5/10
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8/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 61% owner-occupation and average age 38, BH12 1DA has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.

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

BH12 1DA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Poole Road, 0.4km from St. Aldhelm's in Poole. Administratively it sits within Talbot & Branksome Woods ward and the Bournemouth West constituency.

For families considering a move, BH12 1DA represents an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. By day, the area transitions to a manufacturing, energy and utilities character: manufacturing, energy and utilities. An average age of 38 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 61% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 56 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.

Census 2021 statistics for BH12 1DA are sourced from Output Area E00077799 (shared with 13 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 1DA. The average age is 37.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British91.1%
Asian / British Asian1.1%
Black / African / Caribbean2.2%
Other / Mixed5.6%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.

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

Crime around BH12 1DA is moderate at 56 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Shoplifting113
Violence and sexual offences52
Anti-social behaviour35
Other theft18
Criminal damage and arson15

school Local Schools

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Victoria Education Centre

Good86 pupils0.2 km
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Heatherlands Primary School

Good617 pupils0.9 km
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Bishop Aldhelm's Church of England Primary School

Good630 pupils1.0 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Poole

Good388 pupils1.3 km
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Courthill Infant School

Good358 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

21 nearby
  • Branksome Centre Community Coffee Shop0.8 km
  • Gossip Cicchetti0.7 km
  • Isabels Brasserrie0.9 km
  • Patisserie Mark Bennett0.7 km
  • Penn Central0.7 km
  • + 16 more
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Retailers - Other

17 nearby
  • Hasluck's0.7 km
  • Homesense0.5 km
  • Imran Brothers Grocery Store0.7 km
  • Penn Hill Flooring LTD0.7 km
  • Salvation Army0.8 km
  • + 12 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Jenkins & Sons0.7 km
  • Masonic Hall Branksome0.7 km
  • The Porterhouse0.9 km
  • The Branksome Railway Hotel0.3 km
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • The Southern Co-op0.7 km
  • Alder Stores0.7 km
  • Tesco0.3 km
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Takeaway Shop

9 nearby
  • Canford Cliffs Kiosk0.8 km
  • Mias Fish and Chips0.7 km
  • Nick the Fish0.7 km
  • Pizza Pino0.9 km
  • Godfather Pizza0.2 km
  • + 4 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Greenhouse Christian Centre0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Branksome0.2 km
  • Parkstone (Dorset)2.3 km
  • Bournemouth3.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Tesco0.0 km
  • Tesco0.1 km
  • The Victoria School0.1 km
  • The Victoria School0.1 km
  • Branksome Rail Station0.2 km