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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

BH122LH

Fortescue Road

BH123PQ

Newtown & Heatherlands

BH122EF

Wharf Close

BH122DG

Khyber Road

BH124QH

Fancy Road

BH124FP

Innovation Close

BH123EA

Petworth Close

BH123BG

Granville Road

BH140RY

Ringwood Road

BH122EX

Albert Road

BH123BU

Cranbrook Road

BH123JE

Cynthia Road

BH123EQ

Serenity Gardens

BH123DG

Eastlake Avenue

BH122NA

Buckland Road

BH124NQ

Mannings Heath Road

BH124TS

Yarrow Road

BH123AP

Southill Road

BH123BZ

Bassett Road

BH122DU

Rayners Drive

BH123DB

Uppleby Road

BH122LR

Churchill Road

BH122NF

Lucas Road

BH123AU

Ravensdale Close

BH123AW

Southill Road

BH122LE

Sunnyside Road

BH122NS

Cromwell Road

BH123NX

Kimmeridge Avenue

BH123JX

Sea View Road

BH122ED

Wharfdale Road

BH123NE

Rossmore Road

BH153NR

Haymoor Road

BH122HF

Beresford Close

BH124QD

Innovation Close

BH124HU

Herbert Avenue

BH123HE

Rosemary Road

BH124LS

Ringwood Road

BH123HW

Good Road

BH123PL

Harford Road

BH122HA

Albert Road

BH124NS

St George's Avenue

BH123AG

Victoria Road

BH124LT

Ringwood Road

BH123HL

Rossmore Road

BH123LD

Croft Road

BH123LH

Ringwood Road

BH122DA

Albert Road

BH124QZ

Fancy Road

BH122NX

Jubilee Road

BH123PD

Brixey Road

BH123NA

Robsall Close

BH123DR

Crest Road

BH122LD

Sunnyside Road

BH123LA

Hill Crest Road

Data Sources

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