Postcode Analysis Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, South West

BOURNE VALLEY ROAD, BH12 1DU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BOURNE VALLEY ROAD, BH12 1DU.

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Population

335

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 47,700 /yr

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Employed

61%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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5/10
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7/10
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3/10
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7/10
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5/10
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7/10
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10/10
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6/10
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7/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates BH12 1DU — age 38, 74% 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 1DU is a sought-after residential area on Bourne Valley Road, 0.7km from St. Aldhelm's in Poole. Administratively it sits within Alderney & Bourne Valley ward and the Poole constituency.

For families considering a move, BH12 1DU represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. 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. 74% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 49 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £319k.

Census 2021 statistics for BH12 1DU are sourced from Output Area E00077827 (shared with 8 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 1DU. 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

White / British96.4%
Asian / British Asian1.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.4%

Economic Activity

61%Active
FT: 42%
Unemployed: 4%
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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 292,500

7 sales · Mean £ 313,580

Flat

£ 186,250

2 sales · Mean £ 186,250

Terraced

£ 260,000

1 sales · Mean £ 260,000

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

BH12 1DU 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.

Shoplifting72
Violence and sexual offences45
Anti-social behaviour37
Other theft18
Vehicle crime12

school Local Schools

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Victoria Education Centre

Good86 pupils0.5 km
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Bishop Aldhelm's Church of England Primary School

Good630 pupils0.7 km
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Heatherlands Primary School

Good617 pupils0.9 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Poole

Good388 pupils1.1 km
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The Quay School

Outstanding80 pupils1.5 km
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Courthill Infant School

Good358 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

18 nearby
  • Branksome Centre Community Coffee Shop0.8 km
  • Serenitea0.8 km
  • McDonalds1.0 km
  • Simply Gourmet0.9 km
  • Sonnys0.9 km
  • + 13 more
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Retailers - Other

20 nearby
  • Hasluck's1.0 km
  • Homesense0.6 km
  • Imran Brothers Grocery Store0.8 km
  • Salvation Army0.9 km
  • Winton & Parkstone Community Pantry0.8 km
  • + 15 more
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Masonic Hall Branksome0.8 km
  • The Porterhouse0.9 km
  • The Branksome Railway Hotel0.5 km
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • The Southern Co-op1.0 km
  • Alder Stores0.6 km
  • Spar1.0 km
  • Tesco0.5 km
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Takeaway Shop

10 nearby
  • Mias Fish and Chips0.8 km
  • Brown's0.9 km
  • Hon's Kitchen0.8 km
  • Pizza Go Go0.8 km
  • Pizza Pino0.9 km
  • + 5 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Branksome0.3 km
  • Parkstone (Dorset)2.5 km
  • Bournemouth3.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Railway Arches0.1 km
  • Railway Arches0.2 km
  • Yarmouth Court0.2 km
  • Sheringham Road0.2 km
  • Sheringham Road0.2 km