Postcode BH12 2JA 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 moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 29.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Newtown is £46,800 per year. The nearest station is Parkstone (Dorset) located about 0.9 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest small park is Turners Nursery.
Newtown has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 20,737 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 37% least deprived areas in England.
Newtown has a very low crime rate, with approximately 29.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population 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 16.5% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Newtown is £46,800 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BH12 2JA.
Newtown near BH12 2JA has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Parkstone (Dorset) located about 0.9 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | Parkstone (Dorset) | N/A | Walking directions to Parkstone (Dorset) |
| 0.9 mi | Branksome | N/A | Walking directions to Branksome |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Turners Nursery | Small | Walking directions to Turners Nursery |
| 0.4 mi | Uppleby Road Play Area | Small | Walking directions to Uppleby Road Play Area |
| 0.4 mi | Uppleby Road Play Area | Small | Walking directions to Uppleby Road Play Area |
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 2JA postcode area, located within Newtown, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
13 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BH12 2JA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Makkah Food Stores | 346 Ashley Road, Poole, BH14 9DF | Walking directions to Makkah Food Stores |
| 0.4 mi | Iceland | 362 Ashley Road, Poole, BH14 9DQ | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.4 mi | Kopernik | Jubilee Road, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH14 9DQ | Walking directions to Kopernik |
| 0.4 mi | South African Biltong Shop | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH14 9DT | Walking directions to South African Biltong Shop |
| 0.4 mi | Polish Delicatessen | Shelley Road, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH12 2DF | Walking directions to Polish Delicatessen |
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: 16/01/2026.