Postcode BH12 5AU 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 Rossmore area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 85.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Rossmore is £42,900 per year. The nearest station is Branksome located about 1.3 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Rossmore has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,272 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 22% most deprived areas in England.
Rossmore has a high crime rate, with approximately 85.8 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 48.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 19.4% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Rossmore is £42,900 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BH12 5AU.
Rossmore near BH12 5AU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Branksome located about 1.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 197 recent sales, the median property price is £334,000 in Alderney & Bourne Valley area, with individual transactions ranging from £145,000 up to £740,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 87 | £362,500 |
| Flats | 11 | £215,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 63 | £325,000 |
| Terraced | 36 | £292,500 |
10 year median price trend in Alderney & Bourne Valley
In the BH12 5AU postcode area, located within Rossmore, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BH12 5AU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Tesco Express | Wallisdown Road, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH12 5BU | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.4 mi | Żabka | Wallisdown Road, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH11 8PN | Walking directions to Żabka |
| 0.4 mi | One Stop | Melbury Avenue, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH12 4HG | Walking directions to One Stop |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.