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BH12 4PW

Bowden Road

Alderney & Bourne Valley

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Overview

Postcode BH12 4PW 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 average crime levels, with around 61.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 27% below the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Bearwood is £58,960 per year. The nearest station is Branksome, about 1.9 miles away. There are 1 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
62
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
34.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

8/10

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.

Crime level

6/10

Bearwood has an average crime rate, with approximately 61.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

34.4%

Approximately 34.4% 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.

Income level

8/10

The average income per household in Bearwood is £58,960 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 211 ft away from BH12 4PW.

Flood risk

No risk

Bearwood near BH12 4PW has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Branksome located about 1.9 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
396
Population density
4,974.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
30.95(+108%)
Violence and sexual offences
29.57(-11%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.25(+27%)
Public order
5.5(-16%)
Other theft
4.81(-15%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
328
83.25%
Other White
24
6.09%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller
12
3.05%
Indian
10
2.54%
Other
5
1.27%
Total population: 394

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
79
27.62%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
53
18.53%
Level 4+ (Degree)
47
16.43%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
40
13.99%
Level 3 (A level)
40
13.99%
Total 16+ residents: 286

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
40
30.53%
Owns with a mortgage
36
27.48%
Owns outright
30
22.9%
Private landlord or letting agency
13
9.92%
Other forms of private rent
6
4.58%
Total households: 131

Property prices in Alderney & Bourne Valley

Median price£320,000
Price per sq ft£355
Sales (last 12 months)174
Typical range (middle 50%)£277K – £368K

Based on 174 recent sales, the median property price is £320,000 (about £355 per square foot) in Alderney & Bourne Valley area, with individual transactions ranging from £151,000 up to £660,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Alderney & Bourne Valley over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached66£367,750£374
Semi-Detached62£325,000£348
Terraced32£273,750£385
Flats14£178,250£312

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Alderney & Bourne Valley

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Alderney & Bourne Valley.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£274,000£169,950£229,975£194,000
2017£279,000£160,000£250,000£215,000
2018£280,000£158,500£256,000£236,500
2019£304,950£161,000£267,000£220,000
2020£299,950£173,500£268,500£243,130
2021£329,250£160,000£296,000£263,000
2022£365,000£193,300£322,000£285,000
2023£354,250£194,925£323,000£275,000
2024£350,000£195,000£315,000£290,000
2025£360,000£185,000£320,000£275,000
2026£375,000£177,500£332,500£270,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Alderney & Bourne Valley.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Alderney & Bourne Valley.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£296£246£248£287
2017£316£247£267£295
2018£335£274£294£280
2019£320£253£286£326
2020£331£263£291£329
2021£350£273£318£337
2022£419£333£333£372
2023£409£298£353£375
2024£363£302£327£364
2025£375£313£329£356
2026£378£291£354£382
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Alderney & Bourne Valley.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Alderney & Bourne Valley in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 19 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BH12 4PW.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BH12 4PW
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
16 Jun 202533, Belben Road, Poole, BH12 4PHTerracedFreehold£270,000
10 Nov 20258A, Dolbery Road North, Poole, BH12 4PUSemi-DetachedLeasehold£242,000
22 Aug 20252, Dolbery Road North, Poole, BH12 4PUSemi-DetachedFreehold£329,950
28 Jan 202523, Hudson Close, Poole, BH12 4PTSemi-DetachedFreehold£190,000
16 Mar 202667, Bedford Road South, Poole, BH12 4PRSemi-DetachedFreehold£365,000

Schools

In the BH12 4PW postcode area, located within Bearwood, there are 1 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BH12 4PW
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miNot applicableWinchelsea SchoolCommunity special school

Good

0.5 miNot applicableThe Lion Works SchoolOther independent special school

Requires improvement

0.6 miPrimaryManorside AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Outstanding

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BH12 4PW

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BH12 4PW
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miBelben Stores2a Belben Road, Poole, BH12 4PHWalking directions to Belben Stores
0.3 miLondisFrancis Avenue, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH11 8NUWalking directions to Londis
0.4 miIcelandRingwood Road, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH11 8LLWalking directions to Iceland

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole district (2025-26).

Band A£1,510
Band B£1,762
Band C£2,013
Band D£2,265
Band E£2,768
Band F£3,271
Band G£3,775
Band H£4,530

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for BH12 4PW, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Adrian David Chapmanlaw

Alderney & Bourne Valley - Elected 4 May 2023

Liberal Democrats

Rachel Marie Pattinson-West

Alderney & Bourne Valley - Elected 4 May 2023

Liberal Democrats

Tony Trent

Alderney & Bourne Valley - Elected 4 May 2023

Liberal Democrats

Member of parliament

Jessica Toale

Bournemouth West - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionSouth WestUKK
Parliamentary ConstituencyBournemouth WestE14001116
ParishBournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, unparished areaE43000298
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)BearwoodE02003195
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole 008AE01015379
Police ForceDorset
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about BH12 4PW

Is BH12 4PW (Bearwood) safe?

The area around BH12 4PW records about 62 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across South West as a whole the rate is about 85 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting.

What is the average house price near BH12 4PW?

The median sale price around BH12 4PW in Bearwood is £320,000 (about £355 per square foot) based on 174 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near BH12 4PW?

There are 4 schools close to BH12 4PW, including Winchelsea School (Good), The Lion Works School (Requires improvement) and Manorside Academy (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around BH12 4PW?

BH12 4PW scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,798 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents BH12 4PW (Bearwood) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Bournemouth West covering BH12 4PW is Jessica Toale (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Adrian David Chapmanlaw (Liberal Democrats), Rachel Marie Pattinson-West (Liberal Democrats) and Tony Trent (Liberal Democrats).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.