Postcode BH12 3BL 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 53.9 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 0.5 miles away. There are 6 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest small park is Turners Nursery.
Newtown has a moderate 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.
Newtown has a low crime rate, with approximately 53.9 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 15.8% 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 3BL.
Newtown near BH12 3BL 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 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Parkstone (Dorset) | N/A | Walking directions to Parkstone (Dorset) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Turners Nursery | Small | Walking directions to Turners Nursery |
| 0.1 mi | Uppleby Road Play Area | Small | Walking directions to Uppleby Road Play Area |
| 0.1 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 3BL postcode area, located within Newtown, there are 6 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BH12 3BL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Ashley News Food and Wine | 403 Ashley Road, Poole, BH14 0AX | Walking directions to Ashley News Food and Wine |
| 0.1 mi | Pagoda Food Store | Ashley Road, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH14 0BB | Walking directions to Pagoda Food Store |
| 0.1 mi | Best-one | 456-458 Ashley Road, Poole, BH14 0AD | Walking directions to Best-one |
| 0.1 mi | Spar | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH14 0AG | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.2 mi | Parkstone Asian Mini Mart | Salisbury Road, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH14 0AP | Walking directions to Parkstone Asian Mini Mart |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.