Postcode BH12 2BG 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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 72.6 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 0.4 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 72.6 reported incidents per 1,000 residents 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 of residents in Branksome West is £47,700 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BH12 2BG.
Branksome West near BH12 2BG 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 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 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 229 recent sales, the median property price is £320,000 in Newtown & Heatherlands area, with individual transactions ranging from £65,500 up to £600,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 94 | £360,000 |
| Flats | 46 | £168,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 65 | £325,000 |
| Terraced | 24 | £307,000 |
10 year median price trend in Newtown & Heatherlands
In the BH12 2BG postcode area, located within Branksome West, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BH12 2BG
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 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 | Polish Delicatessen | Shelley Road, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH12 2DF | Walking directions to Polish Delicatessen |
| 0.4 mi | South African Biltong Shop | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH14 9DT | Walking directions to South African Biltong Shop |
| 0.4 mi | Parkstone News, Food & Wine | Ashley Road, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH14 9DS | Walking directions to Parkstone News, Food & Wine |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.