Postcode BH12 2HD 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 39.2 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 0.8 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Turners Nursery.
Branksome West has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 19,481 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 41% least deprived areas in England.
Branksome West has a low crime rate, with approximately 39.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.8% 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 2HD.
Branksome West near BH12 2HD 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 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Branksome | N/A | Walking directions to Branksome |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Turners Nursery | Small | Walking directions to Turners Nursery |
Based on 223 recent sales, the median property price is £315,000 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 | 89 | £360,000 |
| Flats | 45 | £170,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 66 | £320,000 |
| Terraced | 23 | £307,000 |
10 year median price trend in Newtown & Heatherlands
In the BH12 2HD 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 2HD
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | Herbert Avenue, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH12 4HU | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.4 mi | Co-op Food | Good Road, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH12 3HP | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.4 mi | Makkah Food Stores | 346 Ashley Road, Poole, BH14 9DF | Walking directions to Makkah Food Stores |
| 0.4 mi | Polish Delicatessen | Shelley Road, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH12 2DF | Walking directions to Polish Delicatessen |
| 0.5 mi | South African Biltong Shop | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH14 9DT | Walking directions to South African Biltong Shop |
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.