Postcode BH12 4NX is located in an urban city, within the Canford Heath ward of Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole in the South West region , and forms part of the Newtown area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 117.6 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 1.8 miles away. There are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
Newtown has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,874 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 30% most deprived areas in England.
Newtown has a high crime rate, with approximately 117.6 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 16.8% 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 307 ft away from BH12 4NX.
Newtown near BH12 4NX 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 1.8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 163 recent sales, the median property price is £325,000 in Canford Heath area, with individual transactions ranging from £92,000 up to £1,040,000.
Price per property type (last year)
Price per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 64 | £396,638 |
| Flats | 22 | £187,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 26 | £333,750 |
| Terraced | 51 | £278,100 |
10 years price trend in Canford Heath
In the BH12 4NX postcode area, located within Newtown, there are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Primary | Ad Astra Infant School | Academy converter | Good | |
| 0.7 mi | Not applicable | Winchelsea School | Community special school | Good | |
| 0.7 mi | Secondary | Magna Academy | Academy sponsor led | Good |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.