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BH12 2NA

Buckland Road

Newtown & Heatherlands

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Detailed insights for BH12 2NA

Overview

Postcode BH12 2NA 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 average crime levels, with around 46.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 46% 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 Parkstone (Dorset), about 0.7 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Alexandra Park.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
46
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
23%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

6/10

Newtown has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,176 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 40% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Newtown has an average crime rate, with approximately 46.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

23%

Approximately 23.0% 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 2NA.

Flood risk

No risk

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

Transport

The nearest station is Parkstone (Dorset) located about 0.7 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for BH12 2NA
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

Parkstone (Dorset)

N/A

Walking directions to Parkstone (Dorset)
0.9 mi

Branksome

N/A

Walking directions to Branksome

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for BH12 2NA
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miAlexandra ParkMediumWalking directions to Alexandra Park
0.3 miTurners NurserySmallWalking directions to Turners Nursery
0.3 miUppleby Road Play AreaSmallWalking directions to Uppleby Road Play Area

Area Profile

Population
354
Population density
8,944.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
30.24(-9%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.58(-36%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.04(-22%)
Other theft
3.02(-46%)
Public order
2.02(-69%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
293
83%
Other White
17
4.82%
Chinese
16
4.53%
White and Asian (mixed)
7
1.98%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
5
1.42%
Total population: 353

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
85
30.04%
Level 3 (A level)
63
22.26%
No qualifications
47
16.61%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
35
12.37%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
32
11.31%
Total 16+ residents: 283

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
47
29.19%
Private landlord or letting agency
38
23.6%
Owns outright
30
18.63%
Social rents from council
19
11.8%
Other social rented
18
11.18%
Total households: 161

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 2NA.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BH12 2NA
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
19 Dec 202534, Buckland Road, Poole, BH12 2NATerracedFreehold£237,500
06 Jun 202517, Buckland Road, Poole, BH12 2NADetachedFreehold£380,000
27 Jan 202516A, Buckland Road, Poole, BH12 2NADetachedFreehold£310,000
27 Mar 202611, Creech Road, Poole, BH12 2NBSemi-DetachedFreehold£290,000
06 Feb 202616, Creech Road, Poole, BH12 2NBTerracedFreehold£293,000

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BH12 2NA
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryLivingstone Road Infant SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.4 miPrimaryLivingstone Road Junior SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.4 miPrimaryCourthill Infant SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BH12 2NA

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BH12 2NA
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miKopernikJubilee Road, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH14 9DQWalking directions to Kopernik
0.2 miParkstone Asian Mini MartSalisbury Road, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH14 0APWalking directions to Parkstone Asian Mini Mart
0.2 miIceland362 Ashley Road, Poole, BH14 9DQWalking directions to Iceland
0.2 miWaitrose311-313 Ashley Road, Poole, BH14 0APWalking directions to Waitrose
0.2 miBest-one456-458 Ashley Road, Poole, BH14 0ADWalking directions to Best-one

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 2NA, 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 023CE01015441
Police ForceDorset
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about BH12 2NA

Is BH12 2NA (Newtown) safe?

The area around BH12 2NA records about 46 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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 2NA?

The median sale price around BH12 2NA 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 2NA?

There are 9 schools close to BH12 2NA, including Livingstone Road Infant School (Good), Livingstone Road Junior School (Good) and Courthill Infant School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to BH12 2NA?

The closest station to BH12 2NA is Parkstone (Dorset), about 1,076 m away.

How deprived is the area around BH12 2NA?

BH12 2NA scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,176 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Poole covering BH12 2NA 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.