Postcode BH12 2LS 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 77.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Branksome West is £47,700 per year. The nearest station is Parkstone (Dorset) located about 0.6 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, closest medium park is Alexandra Park.
Branksome West has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,483 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 47% most deprived areas in England.
Branksome West has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 77.6 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 14.9% 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 of residents in Branksome West is £47,700 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BH12 2LS.
Branksome West near BH12 2LS has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 216 recent sales, the median property price is £322,250 in Newtown & Heatherlands area, with individual transactions ranging from £65,000 up to £575,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 91 | £357,000 |
| Flats | 36 | £190,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 67 | £325,418 |
| Terraced | 22 | £290,000 |
10 years price trend in Newtown & Heatherlands
In the BH12 2LS postcode area, located within Branksome West, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.