Postcode BH12 2AX 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 high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 87.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Branksome West is £47,700 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 high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,001 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 37% most deprived areas in England.
Branksome West has a high crime rate, with approximately 87.7 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 2.3% 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 of residents in Branksome West is £47,700 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 230 ft away from BH12 2AX.
Branksome West near BH12 2AX has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 172 recent sales, the median property price is £331,000 in Alderney & Bourne Valley area, with individual transactions ranging from £145,000 up to £740,000.
Price per property type (last year)
Price per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 76 | £363,750 |
| Flats | 7 | £207,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 52 | £325,000 |
| Terraced | 37 | £280,000 |
10 years price trend in Alderney & Bourne Valley
In the BH12 2AX postcode area, located within Branksome West, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Name | Address | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | The Barking Cat | 180 Ashley Road, Poole, BH14 9BY | |
| 0.3 mi | The Branksome Railway Hotel | 429 Poole Road, Poole, BH12 1DQ |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.