Postcode BH12 2EN 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 low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 47.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 45% 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 0.6 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
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 an average crime rate, with approximately 47.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 4.7% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 310 ft away from BH12 2EN.
Branksome West near BH12 2EN 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 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Branksome | N/A | Walking directions to Branksome |
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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BH12 2EN.
In the BH12 2EN postcode area, located within Branksome West, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BH12 2EN
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Londis | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH12 4AN | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.2 mi | Best-one | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH12 2AB | Walking directions to Best-one |
| 0.3 mi | One Stop | Melbury Avenue, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH12 4HG | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.4 mi | Spar | Alder Road, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH12 4AX | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.5 mi | Imran Bros | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH14 9BN | Walking directions to Imran Bros |
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 2EN, 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 2EN records about 47 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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 2EN in Branksome West is £320,000 (about £355 per square foot) based on 174 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 11 schools close to BH12 2EN, including St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Poole (Good), Heatherlands Primary School (Good) and The Quay School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to BH12 2EN is Branksome, about 904 m away.
BH12 2EN scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 21,285 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 2EN 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.