Postcode BH12 4NY 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 86.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Newtown is £46,800 per year. The nearest station is Parkstone (Dorset) located about 1.6 miles away. There are 5 primary and 3 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 86.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population 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 per household in Newtown is £46,800 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 284 ft away from BH12 4NY.
Newtown near BH12 4NY 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 1.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 184 recent sales, the median property price is £315,000 in Canford Heath area, with individual transactions ranging from £93,000 up to £790,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 68 | £425,000 |
| Flats | 21 | £192,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 38 | £326,750 |
| Terraced | 57 | £269,000 |
10 year median price trend in Canford Heath
In the BH12 4NY postcode area, located within Newtown, there are 5 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BH12 4NY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Tesco | Yarrow Road, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH12 4NX | Walking directions to Tesco |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Extra | Yarrow Road, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH12 4NX | Walking directions to Tesco Extra |
| 0.3 mi | The Food Warehouse | 25-39 Yarrow Road, Poole, BH12 4QY | Walking directions to The Food Warehouse |
| 0.3 mi | Asda Express | 347 Ringwood Road, Poole, BH12 3JN | Walking directions to Asda Express |
| 0.4 mi | Moorland Food & Wine | Ringwood Road, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH12 4LT | Walking directions to Moorland Food & Wine |
Annual council tax rates for Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for BH12 4NY, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Chris Matthews
Canford Heath - Elected 4 May 2023
Clare Elaine Weight
Canford Heath - Elected 4 May 2023
Sandra Elizabeth Hazel Moore
Canford Heath - Elected 4 May 2023
Vikki Slade
Mid Dorset and North Poole - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.