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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 218 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
Detached85£360,000
Flats44£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

BH140AA

Ashley Road

BH122DB

Albert Road

BH123JE

Cynthia Road

BH123JF

Cynthia Road

BH124FP

Innovation Close

BH122EA

Recreation Road

BH123AS

Southill Road

BH123BZ

Bassett Road

BH123EB

Rossmore Road

BH123HY

Madeline Crescent

BH123LF

Wayne Road

BH123LW

Natasha Gardens

BH123NZ

Worbarrow Gardens

BH140AQ

Ashley Road

BH140RS

Ringwood Road

BH123AN

Upper Road

BH123AX

Jackson Gardens

BH123BU

Cranbrook Road

BH123DX

Livingstone Road

BH140QQ

Hermitage Road

BH122DN

Dunford Road

BH122EF

Wharf Close

BH123DJ

Phyldon Close

BH123EW

Upper Road

BH123HA

Rosemary Road

BH122DD

Carlton Grove

BH122HB

Marline Road

BH122NE

Lyell Road

BH123AJ

Jackson Road

BH123HL

Rossmore Road

BH124NN

Calluna Road

BH122BB

Davis Road

BH122LE

Sunnyside Road

BH122PA

Norrish Road

BH123DU

Livingstone Road

BH123EH

Lawson Road

BH123JH

Lavinia Road

BH153NU

Haymoor Road

BH123JB

Cranbrook Road

BH123JS

Marie Close

BH124NS

St George's Avenue

BH140QN

Kipling Road

BH122BP

Library Road

BH122NA

Buckland Road

BH122DF

Shelley Road

BH122DX

Carnegie Close

BH123JY

Sea View Road

BH123LS

Ringwood Road

BH123NN

Trinidad Crescent

BH122BZ

Albert Road

BH122JS

Ebor Road

BH122LG

Sunnyside Road

BH123EP

Clavell Close

BH123HW

Good Road

BH140AL

Ashley Road

BH140QB

Constitution Hill Road

BH149BZ

Ashley Road

BH122DT

Sunnyhill Road

BH123BA

Victoria Road

BH123PE

Brixey Close

BH149DF

Ashley Road

BH122BT

Albert Road

BH122DJ

Dunford Road

BH122JH

Victoria Crescent

BH122NG

Churchill Crescent

BH122AF

Cedar Way

BH122HE

Beresford Road

BH122LL

Chubbs Mews

BH123ED

Uppleby Road

BH123JL

Ringwood Road

BH123JP

Madeline Close

BH124QN

Old Wareham Road

BH140QH

Balston Road

BH153NT

Haymoor Road

BH122BU

Albert Road

BH122HG

Rossmore Road

BH123AG

Victoria Road

BH123DA

Burley Road

BH123GF

Chloe Gardens

BH123HD

Rosemary Road

BH123HF

Rosemary Gardens

BH123HZ

Cranbrook Road

BH123JW

Cynthia Close

BH122DR

Argyll Road

BH123AF

Victoria Road

BH123AH

Livingstone Road

BH123NL

Rossmore Road

BH122BW

Shillito Road

BH122DU

Rayners Drive

BH122HR

Buckingham Road

BH122LH

Fortescue Road

BH124QW

Newtown & Heatherlands

BH140QG

Hermitage Road

BH122EE

Wharfdale Road

BH122HU

Lincoln Road

BH123NJ

Rossmore Road

BH140RT

Ringwood Road

BH153NS

Haymoor Road

BH123HJ

Almond Grove

BH123NS

Kimmeridge Avenue

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.