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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 48.3 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 1.4 miles away. There are 6 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area.
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 moderate crime rate, with approximately 48.3 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 164 ft away from BH12 4QY.
Oakdale East near BH12 4QY 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 1.4 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 4QY postcode area, located within Oakdale East, there are 6 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BH12 4QY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | The Food Warehouse | 25-39 Yarrow Road, Poole, BH12 4QY | Walking directions to The Food Warehouse |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | Ringwood Road, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH12 3LY | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.4 mi | Asda Express | 347 Ringwood Road, Poole, BH12 3JN | Walking directions to Asda Express |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco | Yarrow Road, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH12 4NX | Walking directions to Tesco |
| 0.4 mi | Morrisons Daily | Adastral Square, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH17 8SA | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
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 4QY, 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.