Postcode Analysis Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, South West

POOLE ROAD, BH12 1AA House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

183

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Avg Age

51

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Avg Income

£ 53,200 /yr

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Employed

54%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BH12 1AA 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.

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4/10
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1/10
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3/10
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5/10
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8/10
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7/10
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10/10
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4/10
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3/10
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Area Character

BH12 1AA is an established family neighbourhood — 50% owner-occupation and an average age of 51 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending down 3.3% year-on-year.

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

BH12 1AA is a sought-after residential area on Poole Road, 0.7km from St. Aldhelm's in Poole. Administratively it sits within Canford Cliffs ward and the Poole constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — these neighbourhoods are mainly comprised of flats, interspersed with occasional detached, semi-detached or terraced houses. there are many families with children, and marriage and civil partnership is less common than in the group as a whole. rates of use of english as the main language are slightly lower than group average and residents are less likely to be affiliated with any religion. there are more students and there is slightly higher unemployment than elsewhere in the group. employment is heavily skewed towards the provision of routine services. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a public administration and security zone — public administration and security with mainly white workforces. Residents average 51 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 47% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 43 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £130k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 3.3% year-on-year. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for BH12 1AA are sourced from Output Area E00077899 (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 1AA. The average age is 50.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.2%
Asian / British Asian0.5%
Black / African / Caribbean1.6%
Other / Mixed1.6%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 3%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 123,750

20 sales · Mean £ 118,882

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

BH12 1AA has low crime rates — 43 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.

Violence and sexual offences56
Anti-social behaviour43
Shoplifting42
Vehicle crime22
Other theft20

school Local Schools

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Victoria Education Centre

Good86 pupils0.7 km
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Bishop Aldhelm's Church of England Primary School

Good630 pupils1.1 km
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Heatherlands Primary School

Good617 pupils1.5 km
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St Michael's Church of England Primary School

Good672 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

22 nearby
  • Boots0.5 km
  • Arrowedge Chemists0.5 km
  • Peter Treble Butcher's0.5 km
  • Westbourne Convenience Store0.6 km
  • Almond & Co0.5 km
  • + 17 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • The Westbourne0.6 km
  • The Libertine0.5 km
  • The Porterhouse0.3 km
  • Westbourne Conservative Club0.6 km
  • The Branksome Railway Hotel0.9 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

41 nearby
  • Chocol-80.5 km
  • 44 Bam.Boo0.5 km
  • Art Sushi0.6 km
  • Circo Lounge0.5 km
  • Fab Hotel0.7 km
  • + 36 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Tesco0.7 km
  • Tesco0.3 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Chez Fred0.5 km
  • Pizza Pino0.3 km
  • Subway0.4 km
  • Westbourne Sandwich Company0.4 km
  • Godfather Pizza0.8 km
  • + 1 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Southernhay Hotel0.6 km
  • Greenhouse Christian Centre0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Branksome0.8 km
  • Parkstone (Dorset)2.8 km
  • Bournemouth3.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Eagle Road0.0 km
  • Burton Road0.1 km
  • Burton Road0.1 km
  • Eagle Road0.1 km
  • County Gates0.2 km