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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 67 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
67
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
34.62(+5%)
Anti-social behaviour
19.51(+29%)
Shoplifting
12.69(+90%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.74(+34%)
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 223 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
Detached89£360,000
Flats45£170,000
Semi-Detached66£320,000
Terraced23£307,000

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

BH124NH

Mannings Heath Road

BH122EY

Albert Road

BH122ND

Cheltenham Road

BH140QL

Chatsworth Road

BH123LE

Littlecroft Road

BH122BY

Albert Road

BH122NY

Jubilee Road

BH123AA

Victoria Road

BH123DL

Cottage Gardens

BH123EL

Cynthia Close

BH123HN

Rossmore Road

BH124HX

Herbert Avenue

BH124PZ

Fancy Road

BH122DA

Albert Road

BH122JB

Churchill Road

BH122JW

Alcester Road

BH123BL

Wesley Road

BH123JU

Sea View Road

BH123NF

Rossmore Road

BH123PF

Aldersgate Way

BH122LS

Churchill Road

BH123BT

Cranbrook Road

BH140AG

Ashley Road

BH122NQ

New Road

BH123LQ

Blackburn Road

BH123NY

Tyneham Avenue

BH124FF

Grace Gardens

BH122BN

Shillito Road

BH122DZ

Chideock Close

BH122HQ

Rossmore Road

BH124HY

Herbert Avenue

BH153PH

Kinson Avenue

BH122BE

Library Road

BH122LZ

Buckland Terrace

BH122NR

Cromwell Road

BH123LY

Ringwood Road

BH124FD

Bartlett Way

BH124QS

Newtown & Heatherlands

BH122JJ

Victoria Crescent

BH123JG

Cynthia Road

BH123PQ

Newtown & Heatherlands

BH124FG

Innovation Close

BH122BA

Davis Road

BH122HP

Boldre Close

BH122JE

Churchill Road

BH122NP

Cromwell Road

BH123AE

Victoria Road

BH123DG

Eastlake Avenue

BH123NH

Rossmore Road

BH122NB

Creech Road

BH123BP

Cranbrook Road

BH123EA

Petworth Close

BH123HS

Apollo Close

BH122DP

Wolseley Road

BH122DQ

Spring Gardens

BH122LF

Sunnyside Road

BH122LJ

Fortescue Road

BH123BX

Sylvan Road

BH123NQ

Rossmore Road

BH140AW

Ashley Road

BH140RG

Ringwood Road

BH153NX

Haymoor Road

BH122EZ

Albert Road

BH122HD

Beresford Road

BH123BS

Cranbrook Road

BH123EJ

Polperro Place

BH123LX

Chesil Gardens

BH122DL

The Drive

BH122HW

Hilda Road

BH122LB

Sunnyside Road

BH123DD

Uppleby Road

BH123JZ

Sea View Road

BH153PD

St Clements Road

BH122ED

Wharfdale Road

BH122HN

Rossmore Road

BH122NL

The Glen

BH123AR

Southill Road

BH122HZ

Churchill Gardens

BH122JN

Alcester Road

BH122LA

Sunnyside Road

BH123NU

Kimmeridge Avenue

BH124QH

Fancy Road

BH122JR

Beresford Road

BH123DT

Livingstone Road

BH123HU

Haskells Road

BH123LP

Sea View Road

BH122BJ

Layton Road

BH122EX

Albert Road

BH122JG

Churchill Road

BH123DF

Uppleby Road

BH123HX

Haskells Road

BH123JJ

Ringwood Road

BH123LJ

Sea View Road

BH140AN

Ashley Road

BH122HA

Albert Road

BH122HS

Pembroke Road

BH123AB

Victoria Road

BH124NQ

Mannings Heath Road

BH124PY

Ling Road

BH140RH

Ringwood Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/01/2026.