Postcode BH12 2AP 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 West area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 53.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Branksome West is £50,600 per year. The nearest station is Branksome located about 0.3 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest medium park is Alexandra Park.
Branksome West has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 21,285 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 35% least deprived areas in England.
Branksome West has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 53.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 6.4% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Branksome West is £50,600 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 307 ft away from BH12 2AP.
Branksome West near BH12 2AP 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 0.3 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Branksome | N/A | Walking directions to Branksome |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Alexandra Park | Medium | Walking directions to Alexandra Park |
Based on 186 recent sales, the median property price is £332,500 in Alderney & Bourne Valley area, with individual transactions ranging from £145,000 up to £740,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 77 | £365,000 |
| Flats | 11 | £215,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 62 | £325,000 |
| Terraced | 36 | £285,000 |
10 year median price trend in Alderney & Bourne Valley
In the BH12 2AP postcode area, located within Branksome West, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BH12 2AP
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Best-one | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH12 2AB | Walking directions to Best-one |
| 0.3 mi | Central | 194-196 Ashley Road, Poole, BH14 9BY | Walking directions to Central |
| 0.4 mi | Lidl | 427 Poole Road, Branksome, BH12 1DQ | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.5 mi | Polish Delicatessen | Shelley Road, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH12 2DF | Walking directions to Polish Delicatessen |
| 0.5 mi | Londis | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH12 4AN | Walking directions to Londis |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/01/2026.