Postcode Analysis Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, South West

BH12 1DD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BH12 1DD.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

371

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 48,200 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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3/10
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6/10
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3/10
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8/10
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6/10
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6/10
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10/10
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5/10
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8/10
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Area Character

BH12 1DD is an established family neighbourhood — 61% owner-occupation and an average age of 38 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.

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

BH12 1DD is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.4km from St. Aldhelm's in Poole. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Talbot & Branksome Woods ward and the Bournemouth West constituency.

This is an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. During the day, manufacturing, energy and utilities. A balanced community with an average age of 38 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 57 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.

Census 2021 statistics for BH12 1DD are sourced from Output Area E00077799 (shared with 13 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 1DD. The average age is 37.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British91.1%
Asian / British Asian1.1%
Black / African / Caribbean2.2%
Other / Mixed5.6%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.

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

Crime around BH12 1DD is moderate at 57 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.

Shoplifting113
Violence and sexual offences51
Anti-social behaviour32
Other theft17
Criminal damage and arson16

school Local Schools

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Victoria Education Centre

Good86 pupils0.2 km
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Heatherlands Primary School

Good617 pupils0.8 km
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Bishop Aldhelm's Church of England Primary School

Good630 pupils1.0 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Poole

Good388 pupils1.2 km
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Courthill Infant School

Good358 pupils1.2 km
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The Quay School

Outstanding80 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

20 nearby
  • Branksome Centre Community Coffee Shop0.8 km
  • Bay Leaf Cafe1.0 km
  • Gossip Cicchetti0.7 km
  • Isabels Brasserrie0.9 km
  • Patisserie Mark Bennett0.7 km
  • + 15 more
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Retailers - Other

17 nearby
  • Central Stores1.0 km
  • Hasluck's0.7 km
  • Homesense0.4 km
  • Imran Brothers Grocery Store0.6 km
  • Majestic Wine Warehouses Ltd1.0 km
  • + 12 more
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Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Jenkins & Sons0.7 km
  • Masonic Hall Branksome0.6 km
  • The Barking Cat Alehouse1.0 km
  • The Porterhouse1.0 km
  • The Branksome Railway Hotel0.2 km
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • The Southern Co-op0.7 km
  • Alder Stores0.6 km
  • Tesco0.4 km
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Takeaway Shop

13 nearby
  • Canford Cliffs Kiosk0.8 km
  • China Fusion1.0 km
  • Mias Fish and Chips0.6 km
  • Nick the Fish0.7 km
  • Scooby Pizza & Kebab1.0 km
  • + 8 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Greenhouse Christian Centre0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Branksome0.1 km
  • Parkstone (Dorset)2.2 km
  • Bournemouth3.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Tesco0.1 km
  • Branksome Rail Station0.1 km
  • Branksome Rail Station0.1 km
  • The Victoria School0.2 km
  • The Victoria School0.2 km