Postcode BH12 3LU 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 Oakdale East area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 49.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Oakdale East is £46,700 per year. The nearest station is Parkstone (Dorset) located about 0.7 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest small park is Haskells Recreation Ground.
Oakdale East has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 18,622 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 43% least deprived areas in England.
Oakdale East has a low crime rate, with approximately 49.7 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 0.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 13.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Oakdale East is £46,700 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BH12 3LU.
Oakdale East near BH12 3LU 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 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Parkstone (Dorset) | N/A | Walking directions to Parkstone (Dorset) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Haskells Recreation Ground | Small | Walking directions to Haskells Recreation Ground |
| 0.4 mi | Uppleby Road Play Area | Small | Walking directions to Uppleby Road Play Area |
| 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 3LU postcode area, located within Oakdale East, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BH12 3LU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Sea View News Food & Wine | Grove Road, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH12 3LR | Walking directions to Sea View News Food & Wine |
| 0.1 mi | Co-op Food | 638 Ashley Road, Poole, BH14 0AW | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.3 mi | Spar | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH14 0AG | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.4 mi | Pagoda Food Store | Ashley Road, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH14 0BB | Walking directions to Pagoda Food Store |
| 0.5 mi | Ashley News Food and Wine | 403 Ashley Road, Poole, BH14 0AX | Walking directions to Ashley News Food and Wine |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.