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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

BH123PF

Aldersgate Way

BH123JW

Cynthia Close

BH123JS

Marie Close

BH153NY

Hilton Close

BH122DY

Sunnyhill Place

BH123HH

Highview Gardens

BH122BA

Davis Road

BH153PB

St Clements Road

BH123HR

Stanfield Road

BH123BJ

Consort Close

BH123BW

Cranbrook Road

BH122NH

Beaconsfield Road

BH123DX

Livingstone Road

BH153PA

Walton Road

BH122JH

Victoria Crescent

BH123EP

Clavell Close

BH123LF

Wayne Road

BH122JE

Churchill Road

BH122HR

Buckingham Road

BH123PN

Sark Road

BH123AQ

Curtis Road

BH122LF

Sunnyside Road

BH123EY

Brixey Road

BH123AD

Victoria Road

BH123LN

Franks Way

BH140AG

Ashley Road

BH122LU

Churchill Road

BH122BE

Library Road

BH122DL

The Drive

BH122BX

Albert Road

BH123BS

Cranbrook Road

BH149BY

Ashley Road

BH122JN

Alcester Road

BH122LW

Churchill Road

BH122LX

Churchill Road

BH122BZ

Albert Road

BH123AR

Southill Road

BH122NQ

New Road

BH123JP

Madeline Close

BH123JN

Ringwood Road

BH123BP

Cranbrook Road

BH123EL

Alice Gardens

BH123JZ

Sea View Road

BH123LG

Grove Road

BH122HE

Beresford Road

BH123PH

Rachael Close

BH123DU

Livingstone Road

BH123JB

Cranbrook Road

BH122HJ

Rossmore Road

BH123HA

Rosemary Road

BH124NZ

Ling Road

BH123NJ

Rossmore Road

BH123HJ

Almond Grove

BH123BA

Victoria Road

BH140AE

Ashley Road

BH123AA

Victoria Road

BH122BT

Albert Road

BH123NW

Trinidad Crescent

BH123NL

Rossmore Road

BH122LA

Sunnyside Road

BH122LP

Churchill Road

BH123GE

Chloe Gardens

BH122HL

Rossmore Road

BH123AE

Victoria Road

BH123AF

Victoria Road

BH153PH

Kinson Avenue

BH123DY

Jasmine Close

BH153NS

Haymoor Road

BH122NP

Cromwell Road

BH123HB

Rosemary Road

BH140QJ

Tolstoi Road

BH124ND

St Georges Avenue

BH123NS

Kimmeridge Avenue

BH123LT

Ringwood Road

BH123HZ

Cranbrook Road

BH122JW

Alcester Road

BH123DS

Linden Road

BH124QS

Newtown & Heatherlands

BH124QN

Old Wareham Road

BH123ND

Rossmore Road

BH124QW

Newtown & Heatherlands

BH123HQ

Virginia Close

BH123JU

Sea View Road

BH123DZ

Aldersgate Way

BH124NG

Wool Road

BH124HX

Herbert Avenue

BH122NE

Lyell Road

BH122EE

Wharfdale Road

BH122JD

Churchill Road

BH123AJ

Jackson Road

BH153NT

Haymoor Road

BH123LU

Sea View Road

BH140RT

Ringwood Road

BH122LL

Chubbs Mews

BH149DF

Ashley Road

BH123AB

Victoria Road

BH124FD

Bartlett Way

BH123JY

Sea View Road

BH123DA

Burley Road

BH124PZ

Fancy Road

Data Sources

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