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BH12 4QY

Yarrow Road

Canford Heath

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Detailed insights for BH12 4QY

Overview

Postcode BH12 4QY 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 average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 48.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 43% below the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Oakdale East is £51,984 per year. The nearest station is Parkstone (Dorset), about 1.4 miles away. There are 6 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
48
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
0%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

5/10

Oakdale East has an average 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.

Crime level

5/10

Oakdale East has an average crime rate, with approximately 48.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0%

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.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Oakdale East is £51,984 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 164 ft away from BH12 4QY.

Flood risk

No risk

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

Transport

The nearest station is Parkstone (Dorset) located about 1.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
335
Population density
2,313.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
29.83(+100%)
Violence and sexual offences
26.52(-21%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.58(+17%)
Public order
3.31(-49%)
Other theft
3.31(-41%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
299
89.25%
Other White
21
6.27%
Indian
4
1.19%
Caribbean
4
1.19%
White and Black African (mixed)
3
0.9%
Total population: 335

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
64
23.88%
No qualifications
48
17.91%
Level 3 (A level)
46
17.16%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
44
16.42%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
31
11.57%
Total 16+ residents: 268

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
74
51.03%
Owns with a mortgage
57
39.31%
Private landlord or letting agency
10
6.9%
Other forms of private rent
3
2.07%
Total households: 145

Property prices in Canford Heath

Median price£305,000
Price per sq ft£385
Sales (last 12 months)166
Typical range (middle 50%)£255K – £399K

Based on 166 recent sales, the median property price is £305,000 (about £385 per square foot) in Canford Heath area, with individual transactions ranging from £87,937 up to £790,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Canford Heath over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached58£427,500£384
Semi-Detached42£317,500£384
Terraced48£263,500£392
Flats18£185,000£314

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Canford Heath

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Canford Heath.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£330,000£145,500£252,000£221,000
2017£339,950£157,000£280,000£226,750
2018£340,000£143,000£285,500£225,000
2019£335,000£170,000£281,000£230,000
2020£352,500£158,500£290,000£235,000
2021£360,000£157,500£308,000£245,000
2022£425,000£171,500£331,750£275,000
2023£412,250£178,500£330,000£269,750
2024£380,000£195,000£325,000£272,000
2025£405,000£187,000£322,500£269,500
2026£454,000£167,500£325,000£289,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Canford Heath.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Canford Heath.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£297£249£302£316
2017£315£269£319£326
2018£336£279£303£342
2019£332£260£335£357
2020£339£250£333£348
2021£355£264£344£377
2022£399£297£388£431
2023£385£277£383£424
2024£391£273£385£422
2025£392£322£398£407
2026£367£287£373£373
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Canford Heath.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Canford Heath in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 27 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BH12 4QY.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BH12 4QY
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
30 Jan 20267, Gilmour Drive, Poole, BH17 8ABTerracedFreehold£150,000
15 Dec 202516, Gilmour Drive, Poole, BH17 8ABTerracedFreehold£375,000
03 Oct 202514, Gilmour Drive, Poole, BH17 8ABFlatsFreehold£237,500
30 Jun 20259, Gilmour Drive, Poole, BH17 8ABTerracedFreehold£295,000
05 Nov 2025Unit 3, Concept Park, Innovation Close, Poole, BH12 4QTOtherFreehold£335,000

Schools

In the BH12 4QY postcode area, located within Oakdale East, there are 6 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BH12 4QY
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.6 miSecondarySt Edward's Roman Catholic/Church of England School, PooleVoluntary aided school

Good

0.6 miPrimaryAd Astra Infant SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.6 miPrimaryHaymoor Junior SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BH12 4QY

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BH12 4QY
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miThe Food Warehouse25-39 Yarrow Road, Poole, BH12 4QYWalking directions to The Food Warehouse
0.3 miTesco ExpressRingwood Road, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH12 3LYWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.4 miAsda Express347 Ringwood Road, Poole, BH12 3JNWalking directions to Asda Express
0.4 miTescoYarrow Road, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH12 4NXWalking directions to Tesco
0.4 miMorrisons DailyAdastral Square, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH17 8SAWalking directions to Morrisons Daily

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 4QY, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Chris Matthews

Canford Heath - Elected 4 May 2023

Liberal Democrats

Clare Elaine Weight

Canford Heath - Elected 4 May 2023

Liberal Democrats

Sandra Elizabeth Hazel Moore

Canford Heath - Elected 4 May 2023

Liberal Democrats

Member of parliament

Vikki Slade

Mid Dorset and North Poole - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Liberal Democrats

Geographic Information

RegionSouth WestUKK
Parliamentary ConstituencyMid Dorset and North PooleE14001363
WardCanford HeathE05012657
ParishBournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, unparished areaE43000298
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Oakdale EastE02003204
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole 030AE01015440
Police ForceDorset
Postcode Introduced1995-07-01

Frequently asked questions about BH12 4QY

Is BH12 4QY (Oakdale East) safe?

The area around BH12 4QY records about 48 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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 4QY?

The median sale price around BH12 4QY in Oakdale East is £305,000 (about £385 per square foot) based on 166 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near BH12 4QY?

There are 10 schools close to BH12 4QY, including St Edward's Roman Catholic/Church of England School, Poole (Good), Ad Astra Infant School (Good) and Haymoor Junior School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around BH12 4QY?

BH12 4QY scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 18,622 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents BH12 4QY (Oakdale East) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Mid Dorset and North Poole covering BH12 4QY is Vikki Slade (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Chris Matthews (Liberal Democrats), Clare Elaine Weight (Liberal Democrats) and Sandra Elizabeth Hazel Moore (Liberal Democrats).

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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.