Postcode BH12 4QA 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 Oakdale East area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 39.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Oakdale East is £51,984 per year. The nearest station is Parkstone (Dorset) located about 1.3 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 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 39.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.0% 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 per household in Oakdale East is £51,984 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 26 ft away from BH12 4QA.
Oakdale East near BH12 4QA 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 1.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Haskells Recreation Ground | Small | Walking directions to Haskells Recreation Ground |
Based on 167 recent sales, the median property price is £302,500 in Canford Heath area, with individual transactions ranging from £92,000 up to £640,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 59 | £410,000 |
| Flats | 23 | £190,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 33 | £325,000 |
| Terraced | 52 | £265,000 |
10 year median price trend in Canford Heath
In the BH12 4QA postcode area, located within Oakdale East, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BH12 4QA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | The Food Warehouse | 25-39 Yarrow Road, Poole, BH12 4QY | Walking directions to The Food Warehouse |
| 0.3 mi | Morrisons Daily | Adastral Square, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH17 8SA | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.3 mi | Iceland | Mitchell Road, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH17 8SA | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco Express | Ringwood Road, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH12 3LY | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.