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BH12 2HJ

Rossmore Road

Newtown & Heatherlands

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Detailed insights for BH12 2HJ

Overview

Postcode BH12 2HJ 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 Newtown area. It has average deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 26.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 69% below the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Newtown is £46,800 per year. The nearest station is Branksome, about 1 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Turners Nursery.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
26
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
17.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

5/10

Newtown has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,170 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 43% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

2/10

Newtown has a very low crime rate, with approximately 26.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

17.2%

Approximately 17.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 16.5% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Newtown is £46,800 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BH12 2HJ.

Flood risk

No risk

Newtown near BH12 2HJ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Branksome located about 1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for BH12 2HJ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miTurners NurserySmallWalking directions to Turners Nursery

Area Profile

Population
271
Population density
4,981.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Shoplifting
34.56(+423%)
Violence and sexual offences
14.98(-55%)
Anti-social behaviour
3.46(-77%)
Public order
2.88(-56%)
Vehicle crime
2.88(-1%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
243
91.01%
Other White
12
4.49%
Other Asian
5
1.87%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller
2
0.75%
Chinese
1
0.37%
Total population: 267

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
51
22.87%
Level 4+ (Degree)
47
21.08%
Level 3 (A level)
37
16.59%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
35
15.7%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
29
13%
Total 16+ residents: 223

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
42
34.43%
Owns outright
38
31.15%
Private landlord or letting agency
17
13.93%
Social rents from council
14
11.48%
Other social rented
7
5.74%
Total households: 122

Property prices in Newtown & Heatherlands

Median price£305,000
Price per sq ft£348
Sales (last 12 months)212
Typical range (middle 50%)£258K – £351K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Newtown & Heatherlands over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached92£335,000£371
Semi-Detached59£315,000£355
Terraced22£290,000£343
Flats39£182,500£323

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Newtown & Heatherlands

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Newtown & Heatherlands.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Newtown & Heatherlands.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Newtown & Heatherlands.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Newtown & Heatherlands.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Newtown & Heatherlands in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BH12 2HJ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BH12 2HJ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
21 Aug 2025118, Rossmore Road, Poole, BH12 2HJSemi-DetachedFreehold£273,000
10 Dec 2025201, Churchill Road, Poole, BH12 2JDDetachedFreehold£417,500
31 Oct 202546, Southill Road, Poole, BH12 3ASDetachedFreehold£250,000
27 Feb 202636, Stanfield Road, Poole, BH12 3HRDetachedFreehold£337,500
18 Mar 202525, Stanfield Road, Poole, BH12 3HRDetachedFreehold£325,000

Schools

In the BH12 2HJ postcode area, located within Newtown, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BH12 2HJ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miNot applicableThe Quay SchoolAcademy alternative provision converter

Outstanding

0.3 miSecondarySt Aldhelm's AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.4 miPrimarySt Joseph's Catholic Primary School, PooleAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BH12 2HJ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BH12 2HJ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miTesco ExpressHerbert Avenue, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH12 4HUWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.2 miCo-op FoodGood Road, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH12 3HPWalking directions to Co-op Food

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole district (2025-26).

Band A£1,510
Band B£1,762
Band C£2,013
Band D£2,265
Band E£2,768
Band F£3,271
Band G£3,775
Band H£4,530

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for BH12 2HJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Marion Le Poidevin

Newtown & Heatherlands - Elected 4 May 2023

Liberal Democrats

Millie Clementine Earl

Newtown & Heatherlands - Elected 4 May 2023

Liberal Democrats

Sandra MacKrow

Newtown & Heatherlands - Elected 4 May 2023

Liberal Democrats

Member of parliament

Neil Duncan-Jordan

Poole - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionSouth WestUKK
Parliamentary ConstituencyPooleE14001429
ParishBournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, unparished areaE43000298
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)NewtownE02003201
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole 023FE01015444
Police ForceDorset
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about BH12 2HJ

Is BH12 2HJ (Newtown) safe?

The area around BH12 2HJ records about 26 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 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, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting.

What is the average house price near BH12 2HJ?

The median sale price around BH12 2HJ in Newtown is £305,000 (about £348 per square foot) based on 212 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near BH12 2HJ?

There are 10 schools close to BH12 2HJ, including The Quay School (Outstanding), St Aldhelm's Academy (Good) and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Poole (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around BH12 2HJ?

BH12 2HJ scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,170 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents BH12 2HJ (Newtown) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Poole covering BH12 2HJ 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).

Data Sources

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.