Postcode BH12 1LR is located in an urban city, within the Alderney & Bourne Valley ward of Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole in the South West region, and forms part of the Branksome East area. It has low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 42.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 50% below the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Branksome East is £54,963 per year. The nearest station is Branksome, about 0.5 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.
Branksome East has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 23,914 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 27% least deprived areas in England.
Branksome East has a low crime rate, with approximately 42.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.8% 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.
The average income per household in Branksome East is £54,963 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from rail, approximately 242 ft away from BH12 1LR.
Branksome East near BH12 1LR has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Branksome located about 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Branksome | N/A | Walking directions to Branksome |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Coy Pond Gardens | Large | Walking directions to Coy Pond Gardens |
Based on 174 recent sales, the median property price is £320,000 (about £355 per square foot) in Alderney & Bourne Valley area, with individual transactions ranging from £151,000 up to £660,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 66 | £367,750 | £374 |
| Semi-Detached | 62 | £325,000 | £348 |
| Terraced | 32 | £273,750 | £385 |
| Flats | 14 | £178,250 | £312 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £274,000 | £169,950 | £229,975 | £194,000 |
| 2017 | £279,000 | £160,000 | £250,000 | £215,000 |
| 2018 | £280,000 | £158,500 | £256,000 | £236,500 |
| 2019 | £304,950 | £161,000 | £267,000 | £220,000 |
| 2020 | £299,950 | £173,500 | £268,500 | £243,130 |
| 2021 | £329,250 | £160,000 | £296,000 | £263,000 |
| 2022 | £365,000 | £193,300 | £322,000 | £285,000 |
| 2023 | £354,250 | £194,925 | £323,000 | £275,000 |
| 2024 | £350,000 | £195,000 | £315,000 | £290,000 |
| 2025 | £360,000 | £185,000 | £320,000 | £275,000 |
| 2026 | £375,000 | £177,500 | £332,500 | £270,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £296 | £246 | £248 | £287 |
| 2017 | £316 | £247 | £267 | £295 |
| 2018 | £335 | £274 | £294 | £280 |
| 2019 | £320 | £253 | £286 | £326 |
| 2020 | £331 | £263 | £291 | £329 |
| 2021 | £350 | £273 | £318 | £337 |
| 2022 | £419 | £333 | £333 | £372 |
| 2023 | £409 | £298 | £353 | £375 |
| 2024 | £363 | £302 | £327 | £364 |
| 2025 | £375 | £313 | £329 | £356 |
| 2026 | £378 | £291 | £354 | £382 |
There were 47 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BH12 1LR.
In the BH12 1LR postcode area, located within Branksome East, there are 4 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BH12 1LR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Sainsbury's | Alder Road, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH12 4BA | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.5 mi | Londis | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH12 4AN | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.5 mi | Spar | Alder Road, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH12 4AX | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.5 mi | Tesco | Poole Road, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH12 1AU | Walking directions to Tesco |
Annual council tax rates for Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for BH12 1LR, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Adrian David Chapmanlaw
Alderney & Bourne Valley - Elected 4 May 2023
Rachel Marie Pattinson-West
Alderney & Bourne Valley - Elected 4 May 2023
Tony Trent
Alderney & Bourne Valley - Elected 4 May 2023
Jessica Toale
Bournemouth West - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around BH12 1LR records about 42 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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 criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around BH12 1LR in Branksome East is £320,000 (about £355 per square foot) based on 174 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 10 schools close to BH12 1LR, including Bishop Aldhelm's Church of England Primary School (Good), Talbot Heath School and Victoria Education Centre (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to BH12 1LR is Branksome, about 841 m away.
BH12 1LR scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 23,914 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Bournemouth West covering BH12 1LR is Jessica Toale (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Adrian David Chapmanlaw (Liberal Democrats), Rachel Marie Pattinson-West (Liberal Democrats) and Tony Trent (Liberal Democrats).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.