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BH12 1AT

Poole Road

Talbot & Branksome Woods

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Detailed insights for BH12 1AT

Overview

Postcode BH12 1AT is located in an urban city, within the Talbot & Branksome Woods area of Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole in the South West region, and forms part of the Branksome East area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 47.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 44% below the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Branksome East is £54,963 per year. The median sale price in Talbot & Branksome Woods is £285,000 (around £334 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £202,500 and £561,000. The nearest station is Branksome, about 0.3 miles away. There are 4 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Coy Pond Gardens.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
48
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
0%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

7/10

Branksome East has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,653 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 35% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Branksome East has an average crime rate, with approximately 47.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0%

Approximately 0.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 13.8% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in Branksome East is £54,963 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 43 ft away from BH12 1AT.

Flood risk

No risk

Branksome East near BH12 1AT has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Branksome located about 0.3 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for BH12 1AT
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

Branksome

N/A

Walking directions to Branksome

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for BH12 1AT
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miCoy Pond GardensLargeWalking directions to Coy Pond Gardens

Area Profile

Population
254
Population density
13,636.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
25.64(-23%)
Anti-social behaviour
20.27(+36%)
Burglary
5.37(+93%)
Vehicle crime
5.37(+85%)
Other theft
4.17(-26%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
148
58.27%
Other White
59
23.23%
Other Asian
9
3.54%
Chinese
8
3.15%
Other
6
2.36%
Total population: 254

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
80
36.87%
Level 3 (A level)
42
19.35%
No qualifications
33
15.21%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
25
11.52%
Apprenticeship
15
6.91%
Total 16+ residents: 217

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
62
51.24%
Owns with a mortgage
30
24.79%
Owns outright
21
17.36%
Other forms of private rent
6
4.96%
Shared ownership
2
1.65%
Total households: 121

Property prices in Talbot & Branksome Woods

Median price: £285,000
Price per sq ft: £334
Sales (last 12 months): 175
Typical range (middle 50%): £203K – £561K

Based on 175 recent sales, the median property price is £285,000 (about £334 per square foot) in Talbot & Branksome Woods area, with individual transactions ranging from £95,000 up to £1,650,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Talbot & Branksome Woods over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached63£680,000£388
Terraced5£435,000£361
Semi-Detached6£387,500£389
Flats101£220,000£302

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Talbot & Branksome Woods

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Talbot & Branksome Woods.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£518,750£188,975£424,500£380,000
2017£534,975£192,500£285,000£447,500
2018£585,000£210,000£284,000£462,500
2019£605,000£216,000£380,000£423,000
2020£582,500£208,000£332,750£410,000
2021£655,000£220,000£369,950£455,000
2022£800,000£250,000£450,500£484,975
2023£737,500£239,000£427,500£392,500
2024£720,000£227,500£400,000£498,000
2025£700,000£218,000£365,250£482,500
2026£585,000£222,500£387,500£432,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Talbot & Branksome Woods.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Talbot & Branksome Woods.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£317£271£320£310
2017£327£272£342£365
2018£341£292£324£346
2019£325£290£280£314
2020£346£286£319£328
2021£360£305£369£359
2022£429£337£419£378
2023£425£331£430£319
2024£393£322£394£377
2025£406£301£423£349
2026£377£302£272£361
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Talbot & Branksome Woods.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Talbot & Branksome Woods in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BH12 1AT.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BH12 1AT
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
20 Jun 2025Flat 9, Coral Court, 64A, Princess Road, Poole, BH12 1BTFlatsLeasehold£205,000
31 Jul 2026Flat 19, Lindum Court, 332, Poole Road, Poole, BH12 1ASFlatsLeasehold£172,500
14 May 202534, Princess Road, Poole, BH12 1BHFlatsLeasehold£190,000
30 Jan 2026Flat 5, 344, Poole Road, Poole, BH12 1AWFlatsLeasehold£150,000
23 Jan 2026Flat 3, Glen Mews 352-354, Poole Road, Poole, BH12 1AWFlatsLeasehold£125,000

Schools

In the BH12 1AT postcode area, located within Branksome East, there are 4 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.

Nearby schools for BH12 1AT
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.6 miPrimaryBishop Aldhelm's Church of England Primary SchoolAcademy converter
0.7 miNot applicableTalbot Heath SchoolOther independent school
0.7 miPrimaryHeatherlands Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Local amenities

8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of BH12 1AT

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BH12 1AT
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miTescoPoole Road, Branksome, Poole, BH12 1AUWalking directions to Tesco
0.1 miTescoPoole Road, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH12 1AUWalking directions to Tesco
0.3 miLidl427 Poole Road, Branksome, Poole, BH12 1DQWalking directions to Lidl
0.4 miCookPoole Road, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH4 9EFWalking directions to Cook
0.4 miM&S Simply Food56 Seymoor Road, Westbourne, Bournemouth, BH4 9ASWalking directions to M&S Simply Food

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole district.

Band A£1,624
Band B£1,894
Band C£2,165
Band D£2,436
Band E£2,977
Band F£3,518
Band G£4,059
Band H£4,871

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for BH12 1AT, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Dawn Logan

Talbot & Branksome Woods - Elected 11 Sept 2025

Liberal Democrats

Member of parliament

Jessica Toale

Bournemouth West - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionSouth WestUKK
Parliamentary ConstituencyBournemouth WestE14001116
ParishBournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, unparished areaE43000298
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Branksome EastE02003202
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole 029AE01015386
Police ForceDorset
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about BH12 1AT

Is BH12 1AT (Branksome East) safe?

The area around BH12 1AT records about 48 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across South West as a whole the rate is about 85 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and burglary.

What is the average house price near BH12 1AT?

The median sale price around BH12 1AT in Talbot & Branksome Woods is £285,000 (about £334 per square foot) based on 175 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near BH12 1AT?

There are 5 schools close to BH12 1AT, including Bishop Aldhelm's Church of England Primary School (Good), Talbot Heath School and Heatherlands Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

What is the nearest station to BH12 1AT?

The closest station to BH12 1AT is Branksome, about 482 m away.

How deprived is the area around BH12 1AT?

BH12 1AT scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 11,653 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents BH12 1AT (Branksome East) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Bournemouth West covering BH12 1AT is Jessica Toale (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Dawn Logan (Liberal Democrats).