BH12 1AG is a safe, established residential area on Yarmouth Road, 0.9km from St. Aldhelm's in Poole. Administratively it sits within Talbot & Branksome Woods ward and the Bournemouth West constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a diverse outer suburb with a large South Asian community, settled families. The daytime character shifts — science and business parks with high status workers. The 43 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 79% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 51 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £175k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for BH12 1AG are sourced from Output Area E00077812 (shared with 30 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
YARMOUTH ROAD, BH12 1AG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for YARMOUTH ROAD, BH12 1AG.
347
43
£ 48,200 /yr
57%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates BH12 1AG — age 43, 79% ownership, 21% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £175k 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 1AG. The average age is 43.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 175,000
15 sales · Mean £ 181,666
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around BH12 1AG is moderate at 51 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Bishop Aldhelm's Church of England Primary School
Victoria Education Centre
Heatherlands Primary School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Poole
The Quay School
Langside School
Courthill Infant School
Talbot Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- Branksome Centre Community Coffee Shop0.6 km
- Serenitea0.8 km
- McDonalds0.7 km
- Simply Gourmet0.7 km
- Sonnys0.6 km
- + 5 more
Retailers - Other
19 nearby- Homesense0.6 km
- Imran Brothers Grocery Store0.8 km
- Salvation Army0.9 km
- Winton & Parkstone Community Pantry0.7 km
- Alder Road Off Licence0.6 km
- + 14 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Masonic Hall Branksome0.8 km
- Harvester1.0 km
- The Branksome Railway Hotel0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
11 nearby- Mias Fish and Chips0.8 km
- Brown's0.6 km
- Hon's Kitchen0.5 km
- Ken's Kitchen1.0 km
- Pizza Go Go0.5 km
- + 6 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Alder Stores0.4 km
- Sainsbury's0.9 km
- Sainsbury's Petrol0.9 km
- Spar0.7 km
- Tesco0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Branksome0.4 km
- Parkstone (Dorset)2.5 km
- Bournemouth3.7 km
Bus Stops
- Yarmouth Court0.1 km
- Guest Avenue0.1 km
- Yarmouth Court0.1 km
- Guest Avenue0.1 km
- Sheringham Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BH121AG · Data under Open Government Licence