Postcode Analysis Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, South West

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

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

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Population

347

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 48,200 /yr

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Employed

57%

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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8/10
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6/10
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4/10
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8/10
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7/10
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7/10
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10/10
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7/10
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9/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates BH12 1DW — age 43, 79% ownership, 21% 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 1DW is a safe, established residential area on Bourne Valley Road, 0.9km from St. Aldhelm's in Poole. Administratively it sits within Talbot & Branksome Woods ward and the Bournemouth West constituency.

For families considering a move, BH12 1DW represents a diverse outer suburb with a large South Asian community, settled families. By day, the area transitions to a science and business parks character: science and business parks with high status workers. An average age of 43 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 79% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 20 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for BH12 1DW are sourced from Output Area E00077812 (shared with 30 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 1DW. 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

White / British91.4%
Asian / British Asian3.4%
Black / African / Caribbean1.1%
Other / Mixed4.0%

Economic Activity

57%Active
FT: 40%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

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

BH12 1DW has low crime rates — 20 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 offences25
Anti-social behaviour21
Criminal damage and arson9
Burglary8
Vehicle crime8

school Local Schools

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Bishop Aldhelm's Church of England Primary School

Good630 pupils0.5 km
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Victoria Education Centre

Good86 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 pupils1.0 km
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The Quay School

Outstanding80 pupils1.4 km
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Langside School

Good26 pupils1.5 km
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Talbot Primary School

Good595 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

10 nearby
  • Branksome Centre Community Coffee Shop0.8 km
  • Serenitea0.9 km
  • McDonalds0.8 km
  • Simply Gourmet0.7 km
  • Sonnys0.7 km
  • + 5 more
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Retailers - Other

17 nearby
  • Homesense0.7 km
  • Imran Brothers Grocery Store0.9 km
  • Winton & Parkstone Community Pantry0.9 km
  • Alder Road Off Licence0.7 km
  • Argos0.9 km
  • + 12 more
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Masonic Hall Branksome0.9 km
  • The Branksome Railway Hotel0.6 km
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Takeaway Shop

10 nearby
  • Mias Fish and Chips0.9 km
  • Brown's0.7 km
  • Hon's Kitchen0.7 km
  • Pizza Go Go0.7 km
  • Sushi Gourmet at Sainsbury Talbot Heath0.9 km
  • + 5 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Alder Stores0.6 km
  • Sainsbury's0.9 km
  • Sainsbury's Petrol0.9 km
  • Spar0.8 km
  • Tesco0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Branksome0.5 km
  • Parkstone (Dorset)2.6 km
  • Bournemouth3.6 km

Bus Stops

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