Postcode BH12 2BA is located in an urban city, within the Newtown & Heatherlands ward of Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole in the South West region, and forms part of the Branksome West area. It has high deprivation and low crime levels, with around 44.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 48% below the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Branksome West is £50,600 per year. The nearest station is Branksome, about 0.4 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the 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 low crime rate, with approximately 44.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 22.0% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BH12 2BA.
Branksome West near BH12 2BA 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 0.4 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Branksome | N/A | Walking directions to Branksome |
| 1 mi | Parkstone (Dorset) | N/A | Walking directions to Parkstone (Dorset) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Alexandra Park | Medium | Walking directions to Alexandra Park |
Based on 212 recent sales, the median property price is £305,000 (about £348 per square foot) in Newtown & Heatherlands area, with individual transactions ranging from £103,726 up to £600,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 92 | £335,000 | £371 |
| Semi-Detached | 59 | £315,000 | £355 |
| Terraced | 22 | £290,000 | £343 |
| Flats | 39 | £182,500 | £323 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £260,000 | £140,500 | £239,000 | £234,500 |
| 2017 | £269,000 | £152,500 | £256,000 | £245,000 |
| 2018 | £288,000 | £166,000 | £265,000 | £243,000 |
| 2019 | £287,000 | £158,000 | £274,950 | £250,000 |
| 2020 | £291,000 | £165,000 | £265,000 | £265,000 |
| 2021 | £320,000 | £175,000 | £290,000 | £270,500 |
| 2022 | £370,000 | £182,000 | £321,250 | £324,950 |
| 2023 | £351,500 | £195,000 | £321,000 | £287,500 |
| 2024 | £330,000 | £174,000 | £320,000 | £287,500 |
| 2025 | £353,500 | £175,000 | £322,500 | £290,000 |
| 2026 | £306,000 | £182,500 | £301,750 | £286,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £284 | £253 | £266 | £271 |
| 2017 | £292 | £267 | £278 | £276 |
| 2018 | £305 | £276 | £292 | £271 |
| 2019 | £305 | £281 | £293 | £279 |
| 2020 | £335 | £260 | £308 | £308 |
| 2021 | £359 | £301 | £318 | £318 |
| 2022 | £367 | £310 | £362 | £361 |
| 2023 | £364 | £320 | £355 | £352 |
| 2024 | £393 | £307 | £336 | £333 |
| 2025 | £367 | £311 | £363 | £354 |
| 2026 | £339 | £337 | £349 | £302 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BH12 2BA.
In the BH12 2BA postcode area, located within Branksome West, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
14 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BH12 2BA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Imran Bros | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH14 9BN | Walking directions to Imran Bros |
| 0.1 mi | Central | 194-196 Ashley Road, Poole, BH14 9BY | Walking directions to Central |
| 0.3 mi | Polish Delicatessen | Shelley Road, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH12 2DF | Walking directions to Polish Delicatessen |
| 0.3 mi | South African Biltong Shop | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH14 9DT | Walking directions to South African Biltong Shop |
| 0.3 mi | Best-one | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH12 2AB | Walking directions to Best-one |
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 2BA, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Marion Le Poidevin
Newtown & Heatherlands - Elected 4 May 2023
Millie Clementine Earl
Newtown & Heatherlands - Elected 4 May 2023
Sandra MacKrow
Newtown & Heatherlands - Elected 4 May 2023
Neil Duncan-Jordan
Poole - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around BH12 2BA records about 44 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, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around BH12 2BA in Branksome West is £305,000 (about £348 per square foot) based on 212 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 10 schools close to BH12 2BA, including Heatherlands Primary School (Good), Courthill Infant School (Good) and Victoria Education Centre (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to BH12 2BA is Branksome, about 634 m away.
BH12 2BA scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 12,001 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Poole covering BH12 2BA is Neil Duncan-Jordan (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Marion Le Poidevin (Liberal Democrats), Millie Clementine Earl (Liberal Democrats) and Sandra MacKrow (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.