BH12 1DN is a sought-after residential area located 0.6km from St. Aldhelm's in Poole. Administratively it sits within Alderney & Bourne Valley ward and the Poole constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The 38 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 74% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 47 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for BH12 1DN are sourced from Output Area E00077827 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BH12 1DN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BH12 1DN.
335
38
£ 47,700 /yr
61%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates BH12 1DN — age 38, 74% ownership, 22% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. 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 1DN. The average age is 38.1. 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: 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)
BH12 1DN has low crime rates — 47 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.
school Local Schools
Victoria Education Centre
Heatherlands Primary School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Poole
Bishop Aldhelm's Church of England Primary School
Courthill Infant School
The Quay School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
23 nearby- Branksome Centre Community Coffee Shop0.4 km
- Bay Leaf Cafe0.9 km
- Beegy's Diner0.9 km
- Bueno Gelato0.8 km
- Gossip Cicchetti0.7 km
- + 18 more
Retailers - Other
22 nearby- Central Stores0.7 km
- Hasluck's0.7 km
- Homesense0.2 km
- Imran Brothers Grocery Store0.4 km
- Majestic Wine Warehouses Ltd0.9 km
- + 17 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Jenkins & Sons0.8 km
- Masonic Hall Branksome0.4 km
- The Barking Cat Alehouse0.7 km
- The Branksome Railway Hotel0.2 km
Supermarkets
4 nearby- The Southern Co-op0.7 km
- Alder Stores0.3 km
- Spar1.0 km
- Tesco0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
18 nearby- 5ive Grill0.9 km
- Canford Cliffs Kiosk0.9 km
- China Fusion0.9 km
- Chunkzz Fried Chicken & Pizza0.9 km
- Li’s Chinese Takeaway0.9 km
- + 13 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Branksome0.2 km
- Parkstone (Dorset)2.1 km
- Bournemouth4.0 km
Bus Stops
- Wroxham Road0.1 km
- Wroxham Road0.1 km
- Cromer Road0.1 km
- Cromer Road0.2 km
- Branksome Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BH121DN · Data under Open Government Licence