BH12 1DJ is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 0.9km from Pug's Hole in Poole. Administratively it sits within Talbot & Branksome Woods ward and the Bournemouth West constituency.
For families considering a move, BH12 1DJ represents a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. With an average age of 54, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 91% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 14 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for BH12 1DJ are sourced from Output Area E00077813 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BH12 1DJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BH12 1DJ.
252
54
£ 48,200 /yr
38%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BH12 1DJ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
BH12 1DJ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 54, 91% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BH12 1DJ. The average age is 54.0. 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 mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BH12 1DJ has low crime rates — 14 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.
school Local Schools
Bishop Aldhelm's Church of England Primary School
Victoria Education Centre
Heatherlands Primary School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Poole
Langside School
Talbot Primary School
The Quay School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
17 nearby- Branksome Centre Community Coffee Shop1.0 km
- McDonalds0.8 km
- Simply Gourmet0.7 km
- Sonnys0.8 km
- Wilde Fillings0.8 km
- + 12 more
Retailers - Other
17 nearby- Homesense1.0 km
- Alder Road Off Licence0.8 km
- Argos0.8 km
- C & J Stores Ltd0.5 km
- Londis0.8 km
- + 12 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Harvester0.9 km
- The Porterhouse1.0 km
- The Branksome Railway Hotel0.9 km
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Alder Stores0.8 km
- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- Sainsbury's Petrol0.8 km
- Spar0.8 km
- Tesco0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- Brown's0.8 km
- Hon's Kitchen0.8 km
- Pizza Go Go0.8 km
- Sushi Gourmet at Sainsbury Talbot Heath0.8 km
- Pizza Pino1.0 km
- + 5 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Branksome0.7 km
- Parkstone (Dorset)2.8 km
- Bournemouth3.3 km
Bus Stops
- Gordon Road0.2 km
- Gordon Road0.3 km
- Railway Arches0.3 km
- Railway Arches0.3 km
- Bishop Aldhelms School0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: BH121DJ · Data under Open Government Licence