Postcode BH12 4QY is located in an urban city, within the Canford Heath area 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 median sale price in Canford Heath is £307,500 (around £388 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £251,500 and £375,000. The nearest station is Parkstone (Dorset), about 1.4 miles away. There are 6 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area.
Oakdale East has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,862 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 46% least deprived areas in England.
Oakdale East has an average 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 188 recent sales, the median property price is £307,500 (about £388 per square foot) in Canford Heath area, with individual transactions ranging from £87,937 up to £790,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 67 | £399,950 | £396 |
| Semi-Detached | 38 | £326,750 | £384 |
| Terraced | 58 | £267,500 | £392 |
| Flats | 25 | £167,500 | £331 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £330,000 | £145,500 | £262,995 | £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 | £399,975 | £184,000 | £322,500 | £270,000 |
| 2026 | £396,250 | £165,000 | £330,000 | £280,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £297 | £265 | £299 | £318 |
| 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 | £394 | £325 | £398 | £407 |
| 2026 | £396 | £335 | £366 | £388 |
There were 36 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BH12 4QY.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 Aug 2026 | 12, Gilmour Drive, Poole, BH17 8AB | Terraced | Freehold | £342,000 | |
| 17 Apr 2026 | 25, Gilmour Drive, Poole, BH17 8AB | Detached | Freehold | £415,000 | |
| 30 Jan 2026 | 7, Gilmour Drive, Poole, BH17 8AB | Terraced | Freehold | £150,000 | |
| 15 Dec 2025 | 16, Gilmour Drive, Poole, BH17 8AB | Terraced | Freehold | £375,000 | |
| 03 Oct 2025 | 14, Gilmour Drive, Poole, BH17 8AB | Flats | Freehold | £237,500 |
In the BH12 4QY postcode area, located within Oakdale East, there are 6 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Secondary | St Edward's Roman Catholic/Church of England School, Poole | Voluntary aided school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 30 Apr 2013. | |
St Edward's Roman Catholic/Church of England School, Poole ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 30 Apr 2013
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| 0.6 mi | Primary | Ad Astra Infant School | Academy converter | Area360 rating. Inspected 28 Apr 2026. | |
Ad Astra Infant School ratingOfsted report cardInspected 28 Apr 2026
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| 0.6 mi | Primary | Haymoor Junior School | Academy converter | Ofsted rating. Inspected 23 Oct 2012. | |
Haymoor Junior School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 23 Oct 2012
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7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 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.
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
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 anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around BH12 4QY in Canford Heath is £307,500 (about £388 per square foot) based on 188 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
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 official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
BH12 4QY scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 17,862 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
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).