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Newtown & Heatherlands

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About

Newtown & Heatherlands ward sits in the northern part of Poole, bordered by the A35 to the south and the expansive heathland of Upton Country Park to the north. The area is primarily residential, characterised by post-war housing estates and suburban homes. Its streets are arranged in a series of quiet cul-de-sacs and avenues, with local shopping parades serving the community's daily needs. The ward includes the distinct neighbourhood of Heatherlands, from which it takes its name.

A significant portion of the ward is occupied by the large playing fields and facilities of Poole Grammar School and Poole High School. Upton Heath, a protected lowland heath habitat, forms a natural boundary, offering walking routes into the wider countryside. The local centre on Blandford Road provides essential shops and services, creating a focal point for residents. This is a settled, functional suburban area with direct access to both urban amenities and natural heathland landscapes.

Area overview

On average Newtown & Heatherlands has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 65 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 10.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Newtown & Heatherlands is £48,116 per year. There are 4 schools in Newtown & Heatherlands: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Newtown & Heatherlands is home to around 17,733 people, with a population density of about 5,219.7 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
65
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
10.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Newtown & Heatherlands Population
17,733
Population density
5,219.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
34.29(+3%)
Anti-social behaviour
20.58(+38%)
Shoplifting
11.39(+72%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.18(+26%)
Other theft
5.64(0%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
14,799
83.45%
Other White
1,413
7.97%
Other Asian
203
1.14%
Indian
195
1.1%
Other
179
1.01%
Total population: 17,735

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
3,810
26.52%
No qualifications
2,732
19.01%
Level 3 (A level)
2,589
18.02%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
2,164
15.06%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,617
11.25%
Total 16+ residents: 14,368

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
2,637
34.97%
Owns outright
2,209
29.3%
Private landlord or letting agency
1,501
19.91%
Social rents from council
533
7.07%
Other social rented
430
5.7%
Total households: 7,540

Property prices in Newtown & Heatherlands

Based on 217 recent sales, the median property price is £315,000 in Newtown & Heatherlands area, with individual transactions ranging from £65,500 up to £600,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Newtown & Heatherlands in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Newtown & Heatherlands over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached93£350,000
Flats37£189,000
Semi-Detached65£322,500
Terraced22£300,000

10 years median price trend in Newtown & Heatherlands

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Newtown & Heatherlands.

All postcodes in Newtown & Heatherlands

BH140AL

Ashley Road

BH122JP

Beresford Road

BH123NG

Rossmore Road

BH123EE

Victoria Road

BH122BW

Shillito Road

BH122AF

Cedar Way

BH123NB

Stanfield Close

BH140RG

Ringwood Road

BH122JB

Churchill Road

BH123NZ

Worbarrow Gardens

BH123LB

Croft Road

BH122DS

Cecil Road

BH122JQ

Victoria Crescent

BH123ED

Uppleby Road

BH123BQ

Farcroft Road

BH122LT

Churchill Road

BH123AN

Upper Road

BH122DZ

Chideock Close

BH122LB

Sunnyside Road

BH123EG

Ellen Place

BH123DF

Uppleby Road

BH124FF

Grace Gardens

BH122DB

Albert Road

BH124GP

St Clements Road

BH122BB

Davis Road

BH140QB

Constitution Hill Road

BH123AX

Jackson Gardens

BH123HN

Rossmore Road

BH140AQ

Ashley Road

BH123NU

Kimmeridge Avenue

BH140RA

Newtown & Heatherlands

BH123LJ

Sea View Road

BH123LS

Ringwood Road

BH122DF

Shelley Road

BH122HQ

Rossmore Road

BH123EZ

Brixey Road

BH122LQ

Sunnyside Road

BH122HW

Hilda Road

BH122LY

Gladstone Road

BH123DJ

Phyldon Close

BH122NB

Creech Road

BH123BT

Cranbrook Road

BH123JQ

Jacqueline Road

BH123JF

Cynthia Road

BH122BY

Albert Road

BH123PG

Newtown & Heatherlands

BH153NX

Haymoor Road

BH140AJ

Ashley Road

BH122DP

Wolseley Road

BH122HB

Marline Road

BH122PA

Norrish Road

BH123AZ

Faith Gardens

BH123JH

Lavinia Road

BH123LX

Chesil Gardens

BH123BD

Crown Close

BH124FG

Innovation Close

BH123JJ

Ringwood Road

BH122HN

Rossmore Road

BH123DE

Uppleby Road

BH123NQ

Rossmore Road

BH122BP

Library Road

BH140QN

Kipling Road

BH123BH

Peel Close

BH122HZ

Churchill Gardens

BH122JS

Ebor Road

BH123BL

Wesley Road

BH123NP

Hobbs Road

BH122DR

Argyll Road

BH122LN

Beresford Road

BH122EZ

Albert Road

BH140AN

Ashley Road

BH123AT

Southill Avenue

BH123DH

Brook Road

BH122DW

Glencoe Road

BH122BG

Library Road

BH123NT

Kimmeridge Avenue

BH122LJ

Fortescue Road

BH140QG

Hermitage Road

BH123LE

Littlecroft Road

BH123HD

Rosemary Road

BH122JR

Beresford Road

BH123HP

Good Road

BH140QL

Chatsworth Road

BH123NY

Tyneham Avenue

BH124LY

Ringwood Road

BH123HG

Maureen Close

BH124FB

Fancy Road

BH122HS

Pembroke Road

BH123LP

Sea View Road

BH122NJ

Beaconsfield Road

BH122NG

Churchill Crescent

BH123JG

Cynthia Road

BH122DE

Shelley Road

BH123JL

Ringwood Road

BH122HG

Rossmore Road

BH124NH

Mannings Heath Road

BH122LS

Churchill Road

BH149BX

Ashley Road

BH123NN

Trinidad Crescent

BH122JF

Churchill Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.