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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

BH122BG

Library Road

BH122DG

Khyber Road

BH122JP

Beresford Road

BH123DB

Uppleby Road

BH124LT

Ringwood Road

BH124TS

Yarrow Road

BH140RY

Ringwood Road

BH122NX

Jubilee Road

BH123BB

Victoria Road

BH123DH

Brook Road

BH123EQ

Serenity Gardens

BH123HE

Rosemary Road

BH123NE

Rossmore Road

BH123PH

Rachael Close

BH140QE

Parkstone Heights

BH122DS

Cecil Road

BH123AW

Southill Road

BH123EE

Victoria Road

BH123EG

Ellen Place

BH123JN

Ringwood Road

BH123JX

Sea View Road

BH123LG

Grove Road

BH123LH

Ringwood Road

BH124GP

St Clements Road

BH123LN

Franks Way

BH123NW

Trinidad Crescent

BH122NW

Cromwell Road

BH123AZ

Faith Gardens

BH122JL

Bridgewater Road

BH122LD

Sunnyside Road

BH122LU

Churchill Road

BH123EN

Upper Road

BH123HT

Stacey Close

BH124QZ

Fancy Road

BH123NA

Robsall Close

BH122NT

Jubilee Road

BH124QR

Old Wareham Road

BH122HL

Rossmore Road

BH123HG

Maureen Close

BH123NP

Hobbs Road

BH123PJ

Good Road

BH124NG

Wool Road

BH122NF

Lucas Road

BH123DY

Jasmine Close

BH123LA

Hill Crest Road

BH149DQ

Ashley Road

BH122LN

Beresford Road

BH122LR

Churchill Road

BH123HQ

Virginia Close

BH123JA

Cranbrook Road

BH122NZ

Jubilee Crescent

BH123AL

Upper Road

BH123BD

Crown Close

BH123BJ

Consort Close

BH123BR

Cranbrook Road

BH140AD

Ashley Road

BH140RA

Newtown & Heatherlands

BH140RD

Newtown & Heatherlands

BH153NR

Haymoor Road

BH122JD

Churchill Road

BH122JF

Churchill Road

BH122JU

Browning Road

BH123LU

Sea View Road

BH153PA

Walton Road

BH122BX

Albert Road

BH122HJ

Rossmore Road

BH123LL

Albion Close

BH123PB

Brixey Road

BH124ND

St Georges Avenue

BH122DE

Shelley Road

BH123AY

Ballam Grove

BH123BY

Shirley Road

BH124QD

Innovation Close

BH122LP

Churchill Road

BH123DZ

Aldersgate Way

BH123LB

Croft Road

BH123NR

Worrell Drive

BH140AJ

Ashley Road

BH122DY

Sunnyhill Place

BH122JA

Churchill Road

BH122LT

Churchill Road

BH122LW

Churchill Road

BH123BG

Granville Road

BH123BW

Cranbrook Road

BH123EY

Brixey Road

BH123PG

Newtown & Heatherlands

BH124LS

Ringwood Road

BH140AE

Ashley Road

BH149BX

Ashley Road

BH122DH

Sunnyhill Road

BH122NJ

Beaconsfield Road

BH123BN

Cranbrook Road

BH123JR

Paddock Close

BH124FB

Fancy Road

BH124FN

Dudley Gardens

BH124FQ

Innovation Way

BH140QF

Parkstone Heights

BH122BL

Layton Road

BH123HR

Stanfield Road

BH124LY

Ringwood Road

Data Sources

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