Postcode BH12 2LR 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 moderate crime levels, with around 48.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Newtown is £43,500 per year. The nearest station is Parkstone (Dorset) located about 0.8 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, closest medium park is Alexandra Park.
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 low crime rate, with approximately 48.1 reported incidents per 1,000 residents 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 of residents in Newtown is £43,500 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BH12 2LR.
Newtown near BH12 2LR 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 0.8 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Parkstone (Dorset) | N/A | Walking directions to Parkstone (Dorset) |
| 0.9 mi | Branksome | N/A | Walking directions to Branksome |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Alexandra Park | Medium | Walking directions to Alexandra Park |
| 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 |
Based on 229 recent sales, the median property price is £320,000 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 | 94 | £360,000 |
| Flats | 46 | £168,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 65 | £325,000 |
| Terraced | 24 | £307,000 |
10 year median price trend in Newtown & Heatherlands
In the BH12 2LR postcode area, located within Newtown, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
13 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BH12 2LR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Kopernik | Jubilee Road, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH14 9DQ | Walking directions to Kopernik |
| 0.3 mi | Iceland | 362 Ashley Road, Poole, BH14 9DQ | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.3 mi | Makkah Food Stores | 346 Ashley Road, Poole, BH14 9DF | Walking directions to Makkah Food Stores |
| 0.3 mi | Parkstone Asian Mini Mart | Salisbury Road, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH14 0AP | Walking directions to Parkstone Asian Mini Mart |
| 0.3 mi | South African Biltong Shop | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH14 9DT | Walking directions to South African Biltong Shop |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.