Postcode BH12 4PL is located in an urban city, within the Alderney & Bourne Valley ward of Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole in the South West region, and forms part of the Bearwood area. It has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 61.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Bearwood is £58,960 per year. The nearest station is Branksome located about 2.0 miles away. There are 2 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
Bearwood has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,798 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 15% most deprived areas in England.
Bearwood has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 61.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 26.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 12.6% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Bearwood is £58,960 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 254 ft away from BH12 4PL.
Bearwood near BH12 4PL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Branksome located about 2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 187 recent sales, the median property price is £326,500 in Alderney & Bourne Valley area, with individual transactions ranging from £132,500 up to £740,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 75 | £358,000 |
| Flats | 15 | £193,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 65 | £320,000 |
| Terraced | 32 | £287,500 |
10 year median price trend in Alderney & Bourne Valley
In the BH12 4PL postcode area, located within Bearwood, there are 2 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BH12 4PL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Belben Stores | 2a Belben Road, Poole, BH12 4PH | Walking directions to Belben Stores |
| 0.2 mi | Londis | Francis Avenue, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH11 8NU | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.3 mi | Iceland | Ringwood Road, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH11 8LL | Walking directions to Iceland |
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 4PL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Adrian David Chapmanlaw
Alderney & Bourne Valley - Elected 4 May 2023
Rachel Marie Pattinson-West
Alderney & Bourne Valley - Elected 4 May 2023
Tony Trent
Alderney & Bourne Valley - Elected 4 May 2023
Jessica Toale
Bournemouth West - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.