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Newtown & Heatherlands

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

Deprivation level

6/10

Income level

4/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Newtown & Heatherlands Population

17,733

Population density

5,219.7 per km²

Crime

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

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

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

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)

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.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	85	£360,000	£275,860	£315,000	£396,000	£444,600
Flats	44	£170,000	£85,450	£128,000	£200,125	£235,000
Semi-Detached	66	£320,000	£271,000	£298,500	£343,750	£399,750
Terraced	23	£307,000	£261,000	£285,000	£327,500	£402,000

10 years median price trend in Newtown & Heatherlands

All postcodes in Newtown & Heatherlands

BH123NX

Kimmeridge Avenue

BH122DW

Glencoe Road

BH122JQ

Victoria Crescent

BH123AT

Southill Avenue

BH123BE

Wesley Road

BH123DE

Uppleby Road

BH123DQ

Phyldon Road

BH149BY

Ashley Road

BH122EB

Recreation Road

BH122NS

Cromwell Road

BH122NU

Jubilee Road

BH123BH

Peel Close

BH123HP

Good Road

BH123PA

Worbarrow Gardens

BH122NN

Beaconsfield Road

BH123AD

Victoria Road

BH123GE

Chloe Gardens

BH123HH

Highview Gardens

BH123JQ

Jacqueline Road

BH124HU

Herbert Avenue

BH123NT

Kimmeridge Avenue

BH123PD

Brixey Road

BH123AQ

Curtis Road

BH123LR

Sea View Road

BH123LT

Ringwood Road

BH123PL

Harford Road

BH122BH

Layton Road

BH122HF

Beresford Close

BH122HT

Lincoln Road

BH123BQ

Farcroft Road

BH123DR

Crest Road

BH123EF

Catherine Close

BH123NB

Stanfield Close

BH140QJ

Tolstoi Road

BH122LX

Churchill Road

BH123AU

Ravensdale Close

BH123DS

Linden Road

BH123HB

Rosemary Road

BH153NY

Hilton Close

BH153NZ

Lacey Crescent

BH122LQ

Sunnyside Road

BH122LY

Gladstone Road

BH123LD

Croft Road

BH123ND

Rossmore Road

BH124PE

St Clements Road

BH124QT

Innovation Close

BH153PB

St Clements Road

BH153PQ

White Close

BH122NH

Beaconsfield Road

BH123AP

Southill Road

BH123EZ

Brixey Road

BH123NG

Rossmore Road

BH123PN

Sark Road

BH124NZ

Ling Road

Data Sources

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

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