Postcode BH12 2LB 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 26.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Newtown is £46,800 per year. The nearest station is Branksome located about 0.9 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Turners Nursery.
Newtown has a moderate 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.
Newtown has a very low crime rate, with approximately 26.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 3.2% 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.
The average income per household in Newtown is £46,800 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BH12 2LB.
Newtown near BH12 2LB 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 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 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 217 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 | 93 | £350,000 |
| Flats | 37 | £189,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 65 | £322,500 |
| Terraced | 22 | £300,000 |
10 year median price trend in Newtown & Heatherlands
In the BH12 2LB postcode area, located within Newtown, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BH12 2LB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | Herbert Avenue, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH12 4HU | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | Co-op Food | Good Road, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH12 3HP | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
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 2LB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Marion Le Poidevin
Newtown & Heatherlands - Elected 4 May 2023
Millie Clementine Earl
Newtown & Heatherlands - Elected 4 May 2023
Sandra MacKrow
Newtown & Heatherlands - Elected 4 May 2023
Neil Duncan-Jordan
Poole - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.