Postcode Analysis Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, South West

POOLE ROAD, BH12 1DG House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

330

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 47,700 /yr

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Employed

63%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: BH12 1DG is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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5/10
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6/10
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3/10
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10/10
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6/10
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9/10
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10/10
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6/10
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5/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates BH12 1DG — age 36, 76% ownership, 22% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

BH12 1DG is a safe, established residential area on Poole Road, 0.5km from St. Aldhelm's in Poole. Administratively it sits within Newtown & Heatherlands ward and the Poole constituency.

For families considering a move, BH12 1DG represents a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. An average age of 36 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 76% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. Employment levels are high (45% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 49 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £167k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for BH12 1DG are sourced from Output Area E00077814 (shared with 7 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 1DG. The average age is 36.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British89.4%
Asian / British Asian3.6%
Black / African / Caribbean1.5%
Other / Mixed5.5%

Economic Activity

63%Active
FT: 45%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 167,500

3 sales · Mean £ 161,500

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

BH12 1DG has low crime rates — 49 incidents 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.

Shoplifting79
Violence and sexual offences57
Anti-social behaviour34
Criminal damage and arson21
Other theft17

school Local Schools

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Victoria Education Centre

Good86 pupils0.3 km
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Heatherlands Primary School

Good617 pupils0.6 km
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Courthill Infant School

Good358 pupils1.0 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Poole

Good388 pupils1.1 km
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Bishop Aldhelm's Church of England Primary School

Good630 pupils1.1 km
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The Quay School

Outstanding80 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

22 nearby
  • Branksome Centre Community Coffee Shop0.6 km
  • Bay Leaf Cafe0.8 km
  • Beegy's Diner0.9 km
  • Bueno Gelato0.8 km
  • El Murrino1.0 km
  • + 17 more
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Retailers - Other

20 nearby
  • Central Stores0.7 km
  • Hasluck's0.5 km
  • Homesense0.2 km
  • Imran Brothers Grocery Store0.4 km
  • Majestic Wine Warehouses Ltd0.8 km
  • + 15 more
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Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Grasshopper0.9 km
  • Jenkins & Sons0.6 km
  • Masonic Hall Branksome0.3 km
  • The Barking Cat Alehouse0.7 km
  • The Branksome Railway Hotel0.1 km
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • The Southern Co-op0.5 km
  • Alder Stores0.5 km
  • Tesco0.6 km
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Takeaway Shop

17 nearby
  • 5ive Grill0.9 km
  • Canford Cliffs Kiosk0.7 km
  • China Fusion0.8 km
  • Chunkzz Fried Chicken & Pizza0.9 km
  • Li’s Chinese Takeaway0.9 km
  • + 12 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Branksome0.2 km
  • Parkstone (Dorset)2.0 km
  • Bournemouth4.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Cromer Road0.0 km
  • Branksome Station0.0 km
  • Branksome Station0.1 km
  • Cromer Road0.1 km
  • Branksome Rail Station0.1 km