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BH12 5BD

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Talbot & Branksome Woods

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Overview

Postcode BH12 5BD is located in an urban city, within the Talbot & Branksome Woods ward of Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole in the South West region, and forms part of the Branksome East area. It has very low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 51.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 40% below the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Branksome East is £54,963 per year. The nearest station is Branksome, about 1.5 miles away. There are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
51
Deprivation level
1/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
0.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

1/10

Branksome East has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 27,812 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 15% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Branksome East has an average crime rate, with approximately 51.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0.8%

Approximately 0.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 13.8% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in Branksome East is £54,963 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 88 ft away from BH12 5BD.

Flood risk

No risk

Branksome East near BH12 5BD has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Branksome located about 1.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
355
Population density
3,293.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
21.67(-35%)
Anti-social behaviour
20.99(+41%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.12(+25%)
Other theft
8.12(+44%)
Vehicle crime
2.71(-7%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
261
72.91%
Chinese
16
4.47%
Other White
14
3.91%
African
10
2.79%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
10
2.79%
Total population: 358

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
125
40.72%
Level 3 (A level)
76
24.76%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
44
14.33%
No qualifications
23
7.49%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
17
5.54%
Total 16+ residents: 307

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
51
40.48%
Owns with a mortgage
44
34.92%
Private landlord or letting agency
26
20.63%
Other forms of private rent
4
3.17%
Other social rented
1
0.79%
Total households: 126

Property prices in Talbot & Branksome Woods

Median price£275,000
Price per sq ft£340
Sales (last 12 months)165
Typical range (middle 50%)£205K – £572K

Based on 165 recent sales, the median property price is £275,000 (about £340 per square foot) in Talbot & Branksome Woods area, with individual transactions ranging from £95,000 up to £1,650,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Talbot & Branksome Woods over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached58£682,500£400
Terraced1£435,000£374
Semi-Detached8£365,250£407
Flats98£220,000£302

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Talbot & Branksome Woods

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Talbot & Branksome Woods.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£522,500£187,250£401,000£469,950
2017£534,975£192,500£285,000£447,500
2018£585,000£210,000£284,000£462,500
2019£605,000£216,000£380,000£423,000
2020£582,500£208,000£332,750£410,000
2021£655,000£220,000£369,950£455,000
2022£800,000£250,000£450,500£484,975
2023£737,500£239,000£427,500£392,500
2024£720,000£227,500£400,000£498,000
2025£710,000£220,000£365,250£425,000
2026£585,000£220,000£425,000£435,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Talbot & Branksome Woods.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Talbot & Branksome Woods.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£317£275£317£306
2017£327£272£342£365
2018£341£292£324£346
2019£325£290£280£314
2020£346£286£319£328
2021£360£305£369£359
2022£429£337£419£378
2023£425£331£430£319
2024£393£322£394£377
2025£406£301£423£293
2026£388£288£340£374
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Talbot & Branksome Woods.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Talbot & Branksome Woods in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 21 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BH12 5BD.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BH12 5BD
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
14 Oct 202527, Mcwilliam Close, Poole, BH12 5HPSemi-DetachedFreehold£450,000
12 Feb 202534, Mcwilliam Close, Poole, BH12 5HPSemi-DetachedFreehold£425,000
15 May 2026Flat 8, Barrington Court, 51, Talbot Avenue, Bournemouth, BH3 7HTFlatsLeasehold£178,000
20 Feb 2026Flat 9, Talbot Court, 55, Talbot Avenue, Bournemouth, BH3 7HTFlatsLeasehold£205,000
24 Oct 202534, Firs Glen Road, Bournemouth, BH9 2LTDetachedFreehold£300,000

Schools

In the BH12 5BD postcode area, located within Branksome East, there are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BH12 5BD
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNot applicableBournemouth UniversityHigher education institutions

N/A

0.1 miNot applicableArts University BournemouthHigher education institutions

Outstanding

0.3 miPrimarySt Mark's Church of England Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BH12 5BD

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BH12 5BD
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miTalbot Village Convenience StoreGillett Road, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH12 5BFWalking directions to Talbot Village Convenience Store

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 5BD, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Dawn Logan

Talbot & Branksome Woods - Elected 11 Sept 2025

Liberal Democrats

Member of parliament

Jessica Toale

Bournemouth West - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionSouth WestUKK
Parliamentary ConstituencyBournemouth WestE14001116
ParishBournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, unparished areaE43000298
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Branksome EastE02003202
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole 029CE01015388
Police ForceDorset
Postcode Introduced2011-06-01

Frequently asked questions about BH12 5BD

Is BH12 5BD (Branksome East) safe?

The area around BH12 5BD records about 51 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 criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near BH12 5BD?

The median sale price around BH12 5BD in Branksome East is £275,000 (about £340 per square foot) based on 165 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near BH12 5BD?

There are 15 schools close to BH12 5BD, including Bournemouth University, Arts University Bournemouth (Outstanding) and St Mark's Church of England Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around BH12 5BD?

BH12 5BD scores 1 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 27,812 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents BH12 5BD (Branksome East) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Bournemouth West covering BH12 5BD is Jessica Toale (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Dawn Logan (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.