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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

BH122LZ

Buckland Terrace

BH153NU

Haymoor Road

BH140RD

Newtown & Heatherlands

BH122DT

Sunnyhill Road

BH123NR

Worrell Drive

BH123HU

Haskells Road

BH123LY

Ringwood Road

BH123AY

Ballam Grove

BH124HY

Herbert Avenue

BH122NZ

Jubilee Crescent

BH122HP

Boldre Close

BH123BX

Sylvan Road

BH123GF

Chloe Gardens

BH122NW

Cromwell Road

BH122NY

Jubilee Road

BH123DD

Uppleby Road

BH123BB

Victoria Road

BH122NL

The Glen

BH123LW

Natasha Gardens

BH123EF

Catherine Close

BH123HS

Apollo Close

BH123DQ

Phyldon Road

BH140AW

Ashley Road

BH122BL

Layton Road

BH123BR

Cranbrook Road

BH123EJ

Polperro Place

BH122BN

Shillito Road

BH123HY

Madeline Crescent

BH123DL

Cottage Gardens

BH149DQ

Ashley Road

BH122HU

Lincoln Road

BH122JA

Churchill Road

BH122BU

Albert Road

BH122HD

Beresford Road

BH124FQ

Innovation Way

BH123PJ

Good Road

BH123AL

Upper Road

BH123AS

Southill Road

BH123JR

Paddock Close

BH123PA

Worbarrow Gardens

BH123EN

Upper Road

BH123BY

Shirley Road

BH123LR

Sea View Road

BH140RH

Ringwood Road

BH153NZ

Lacey Crescent

BH123NH

Rossmore Road

BH122DQ

Spring Gardens

BH122BH

Layton Road

BH122DD

Carlton Grove

BH122NR

Cromwell Road

BH140AD

Ashley Road

BH122ND

Cheltenham Road

BH123BE

Wesley Road

BH122HT

Lincoln Road

BH122DN

Dunford Road

BH140QQ

Hermitage Road

BH123BN

Cranbrook Road

BH123LQ

Blackburn Road

BH122LG

Sunnyside Road

BH122JL

Bridgewater Road

BH153PD

St Clements Road

BH123EH

Lawson Road

BH122JU

Browning Road

BH124QT

Innovation Close

BH124QR

Old Wareham Road

BH122JJ

Victoria Crescent

BH122NU

Jubilee Road

BH123HX

Haskells Road

BH122DX

Carnegie Close

BH124NN

Calluna Road

BH122DJ

Dunford Road

BH153PQ

White Close

BH124FN

Dudley Gardens

BH123AH

Livingstone Road

BH122DH

Sunnyhill Road

BH123NF

Rossmore Road

BH123HF

Rosemary Gardens

BH122NT

Jubilee Road

BH122NN

Beaconsfield Road

BH124PY

Ling Road

BH149BZ

Ashley Road

BH122EB

Recreation Road

BH123LL

Albion Close

BH123EW

Upper Road

BH140QF

Parkstone Heights

BH123PE

Brixey Close

BH123DT

Livingstone Road

BH140QH

Balston Road

BH140QE

Parkstone Heights

BH124PE

St Clements Road

BH140RS

Ringwood Road

BH123JA

Cranbrook Road

BH122EA

Recreation Road

BH123EB

Rossmore Road

BH122JG

Churchill Road

BH122EY

Albert Road

BH123PB

Brixey Road

BH122BJ

Layton Road

BH140AA

Ashley Road

BH123HT

Stacey Close

Data Sources

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