BH12 Postcode
BH12 is one of 6 Postcode Districts for the Poole Post town in Dorset
The postcode district is located in the BH Bournemouth postal area , BH12 has a population of 36,169 residents according to the 2021 England and Wales Census.
The area of the district is 3.85 square miles (9.98 square kilometers or 2,465.00 acres).
A wide range of spatial data has been analysed to present this overview of BH12. If you would like anything added, please contact us.
There are 6 postcode sectors within the district. Here's a breakdown: The sector BH12 1, covers Poole and Branksome in Dorset. The sector BH12 2, covers Poole in Dorset. The sector BH12 3, covers Poole in Dorset. The sector BH12 4, covers Poole in Dorset. The sector BH12 5, covers Poole in Dorset. The sector BH12 9 is non-geographic. It's often designated for PO Boxes, large organisations, or special services.
Map of the BH12 Postcode District
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Circles represent recorded crime; the larger the circle, the higher the crime rates.
Where is the BH12 District?
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Nearest Towns to BH12
| Town | Distance (miles) | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Bournemouth | 2.58 | ESE |
| Poole | 2.71 | WSW |
| Ferndown | 4.55 | NNE |
| Wimborne Minster | 4.89 | NNW |
| Christchurch | 6.39 | E |
| Wareham | 8.83 | WSW |
| Swanage | 9.19 | S |
| Ringwood | 9.47 | NE |
| Verwood | 10.04 | NNE |
| New Milton | 11.98 | E |
| Blandford Forum | 13.19 | NW |
| Fordingbridge | 14.30 | NNE |
| Lymington | 16.95 | E |
| Yarmouth | 19.02 | E |
| Sturminster Newton | 20.98 | NW |
| Shaftesbury | 21.82 | NNW |
| Dorchester | 22.47 | W |
| Totton | 22.85 | ENE |
| Salisbury | 23.55 | NNE |
| Wilton | 23.68 | N |
Top 10 Streets by Crime Count
| Street | Crime Count |
|---|---|
| REDLANDS | 274 |
| HILLCREST ROAD | 124 |
| HERBERT AVENUE | 111 |
| RINGWOOD ROAD B3068 | 78 |
| HERBERT AVENUE | 72 |
| TURBARY ROAD | 62 |
| RINGWOOD ROAD B3068 | 58 |
| GOOD ROAD | 54 |
| CARNEGIE CLOSE | 53 |
| CASHMOOR CLOSE | 51 |
Most Common Crime Types in BH12
| Crime Type | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1413 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 440 |
| Shoplifting | 349 |
| Vehicle crime | 323 |
| Other theft | 244 |
| Public order | 230 |
| Burglary | 177 |
| Drugs | 55 |
| Bicycle theft | 48 |
| Other crime | 42 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 32 |
| Possession of weapons | 19 |
| Theft from the person | 13 |
| Robbery | 12 |
The post town for this district is POOLE.
Postcode Information for District BH12 (Total Geographical Postcodes: 791)
| Location | Post Town | Sector | Number of Postcodes |
|---|---|---|---|
| POOLE | POOLE | BH12 4 | 181 |
| POOLE | POOLE | BH12 1 | 162 |
| POOLE | POOLE | BH12 3 | 147 |
| POOLE | POOLE | BH12 2 | 143 |
| POOLE | POOLE | BH12 5 | 102 |
| Branksome | POOLE | BH12 1 | 45 |
| Parkstone | POOLE | BH12 3 | 11 |
Retail and Shopping in BH12
Street
Town
Locality
Number of Shops
Central Postcode
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POOLE ROAD
POOLE
28
BH12 1DF
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ALDER ROAD
POOLE
26
BH12 4AN
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WALLISDOWN ROAD
POOLE
21
BH12 5BU
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YARROW ROAD
POOLE
19
BH12 4NY
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SEA VIEW ROAD
POOLE
PARKSTONE
16
BH12 3JX
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POOLE COMMERCE CENTRE
POOLE
11
BH12 1DN
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RINGWOOD ROAD
POOLE
9
BH12 4LY
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ROSSMORE ROAD
POOLE
7
BH12 2HJ
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| Street | Town | Locality | Number of Shops | Central Postcode | View on Google Maps |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POOLE ROAD | POOLE | 28 | BH12 1DF | View on Google Maps | |
| ALDER ROAD | POOLE | 26 | BH12 4AN | View on Google Maps | |
| WALLISDOWN ROAD | POOLE | 21 | BH12 5BU | View on Google Maps | |
| YARROW ROAD | POOLE | 19 | BH12 4NY | View on Google Maps | |
| SEA VIEW ROAD | POOLE | PARKSTONE | 16 | BH12 3JX | View on Google Maps |
| POOLE COMMERCE CENTRE | POOLE | 11 | BH12 1DN | View on Google Maps | |
| RINGWOOD ROAD | POOLE | 9 | BH12 4LY | View on Google Maps | |
| ROSSMORE ROAD | POOLE | 7 | BH12 2HJ | View on Google Maps |
In the BH12 postcode district, the primary settlement is Poole, located in the county of Dorset, in England. Other significant settlements include Branksome and Parkstone. The most significant post town in this district is also Poole.
When it comes to local government, postal geography often disregards political borders. However, this district intersects the following councils: the district mostly encompasses the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole area with a total of 757 postal codes.
The largest settlement in the BH12 postal code is POOLE followed by Branksome, and Parkstone.
The BH12 Postcode shares a border with BH11 (BOURNEMOUTH, Bearwood), BH15 (POOLE), BH13 (POOLE, Branksome Park), BH14 (POOLE, Parkstone) and BH4 (BOURNEMOUTH).
Street List for BH12
Dentists in the BH12 District
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Whitecross Dental Care Limited | THE VILLAGE SURGERY , GILLETT ROAD , POOLE , BH12 5BF | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | |
| 2 | Alder Road Dental Practice | 300 ALDER ROAD , POOLE , DORSET , BH12 5BL | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | |
| 3 | Alderney Dental Practice | 451 RINGWOOD ROAD , POOLE , DORSET , BH12 4LX | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE |
Doctors in the BH12 District
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Student Medical Centre | , TALBOT CAMPUS , FERN BARROW , POOLE , DORSET , BH12 5BB | BRANCH SURGERY | |
| 2 | The Rosemary Health Ctr | , POOLE , BH12 3HF | GP PRACTICE | |
| 3 | Village Surgery | , TALBOT VILLAGE , POOLE , DORSET , BH12 5BF | GP PRACTICE | |
| 4 | Heatherview Medical Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service | , ALDER PARK , POOLE , BH12 4AY | BRANCH SURGERY | |
| 5 | Heatherview Medical Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2 | , ALDER PARK , POOLE , BH12 4AY | BRANCH SURGERY | |
| 6 | Heatherview Medical Centre | , ALDER PARK , POOLE , BH12 4AY | BRANCH SURGERY |
Chemists in the BH12 District
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tesco Instore Pharmacy | POOLE ROAD , BRANKSOME , POOLE , DORSET , BH12 1AU | PHARMACY | |
| 2 | Automeds Pharmacy | 45 WESSEX TRADE CENTRE , RINGWOOD ROAD , POOLE , DORSET , BH12 3PG | PHARMACY | |
| 3 | Boots | UNIT 4 COMMERCE CENTRE , REDLANDS ROAD , POOLE , DORSET , BH12 1DN | PHARMACY | |
| 4 | Tesco Instore Pharmacy | TESCO STORES LTD , TOWER PARK , POOLE , DORSET , BH12 4NX | PHARMACY | |
| 5 | Day Lewis Pharmacy | 6 GILLET ROAD , WALLISDOWN , POOLE , DORSET , BH12 5BF | PHARMACY | |
| 6 | Wallisdown Pharmacy | 337 WALLISDOWN ROAD , WALLISDOWN , POOLE , BH12 5BU | PHARMACY | |
| 7 | Nimo Pharmacy | 270 HERBERT AVENUE , POOLE , DORSET , BH12 4HY | PHARMACY | |
| 8 | Jhoots Pharmacy | ROSEMARY HEALTH CENTRE , ROSEMARY GARDENS , POOLE , BH12 3HF | PHARMACY |
Opticians in the BH12 District
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | POOLE EXTRA | YARROW ROAD , MANNINGS HEATH , POOLE , DORSET , BH12 4NX | OPTICAL SITE | |
| 2 | TALBOT HEATH SPECSAVERS LIMITED | 4 ALDER PARK , ALDER ROAD , POOLE , BH12 4BA | OPTICAL SITE |
Schools in the Sector
Bishop Aldhelm's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address: Winston Avenue , Branksome , Poole
Postcode: BH12 1PG
Headteacher: Miss Laura Dickson (Head Teacher)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Bishop Aldhelm's Church of England Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address: Winston Avenue , Branksome , Poole
Postcode: BH12 1PG
Headteacher: Mr Scott Tait (Head Teacher)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Heatherlands Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address: Library Road , Parkstone , Poole
Postcode: BH12 2BG
Headteacher: Mr Christian Malone (Headteacher)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Heatherlands Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address: Library Road , Parkstone , Poole
Postcode: BH12 2BG
Headteacher: Mr Julian Churchill (Headteacher)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Sylvan Infant School
Phase: Primary
Address: Livingstone Road , Parkstone , Poole
Postcode: BH12 3DT
Headteacher: Mr Darryl Walsh (Head of School)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Livingstone Road Infant School
Phase: Primary
Address: Livingstone Road , Parkstone , Poole
Postcode: BH12 3DT
Headteacher: Mrs Claire Addis (Head of School)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Branksome Heath Junior School
Phase: Middle deemed primary
Address: Livingstone Road , Parkstone , Poole
Postcode: BH12 3DX
Headteacher: Mr Andrew Brown (Interim Headteacher)
Ofsted Rating: Requires improvement
Livingstone Road Junior School
Phase: Primary
Address: Livingstone Road , Parkstone , Poole
Postcode: BH12 3DX
Headteacher: Mrs Claire Addis (Executive Head of Federation)
Ofsted Rating: Good
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Poole
Phase: Primary
Address: Sancreed Road , Parkstone , Poole
Postcode: BH12 4DZ
Headteacher: Mr Neil McDermott (Headteacher)
Ofsted Rating: Good
St Aldhelm's Academy
Phase: Secondary
Address: Herbert Avenue , Poole
Postcode: BH12 4HS
Headteacher: Mr David Paterson (Principal)
Ofsted Rating: Good
The Quay School
Phase: Not applicable
Address: 160 Herbert Avenue , Poole
Postcode: BH12 4HU
Headteacher: Mr Russell Arnold (Headteacher)
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding
Manorside Academy
Phase: Primary
Address: Evering Avenue , Parkstone , Poole
Postcode: BH12 4JG
Headteacher: Miss Gemma Sutter ()
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding
Winchelsea School
Phase: Not applicable
Address: Guernsey Road , Parkstone , Poole
Postcode: BH12 4LL
Headteacher: Mr Geoff Cherrill (Head Teacher)
Ofsted Rating: Good
The Lion Works School
Phase: Not applicable
Address: 543 Wallisdown Road , Poole , Dorset
Postcode: BH12 5AD
Headteacher: Miss Justine Collinson ()
Ofsted Rating: Inadequate
Langside School
Phase: Not applicable
Address: Langside Avenue , Parkstone , Poole
Postcode: BH12 5BN
Headteacher: Mr Jonathan Seaward (Principal)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Talbot Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address: Talbot Drive , Wallisdown , Poole
Postcode: BH12 5ED
Headteacher: Mrs Kate Curtis (Headteacher)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Talbot Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address: Talbot Drive , Wallisdown , Poole
Postcode: BH12 5ED
Headteacher: Mrs Kate Curtis (Headteacher)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Arts University Bournemouth
Phase: Not applicable
Address: Wallisdown Road , Poole
Postcode: BH12 5HH
Headteacher: Professor Stuart Bartholomew (Principal and Vice-Chancellor)
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding
Stations in the Sector
Branksome
CRS Code: BSM
Operator: SW
Line: Portsmouth Direct line|South Western Main Line
Company: South Western Railway
Accessable Motorway Junctions
M27 J1
Average Driving Time from within the district: 27.57
Average Driving Distance: 22.42
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 752
M27 J2
Average Driving Time from within the district: 30.38
Average Driving Distance: 25.36
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 752
M27 J3
Average Driving Time from within the district: 32.84
Average Driving Distance: 27.91
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 752
M271 J1
Average Driving Time from within the district: 33.87
Average Driving Distance: 28.94
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 752
Weather Forecast for Rossmore
| Postal Sector | Delivery Office |
|---|---|
| BH12 1 | Alder Hills Delivery Office |
| BH12 2 | Alder Hills Delivery Office |
| BH12 3 | Alder Hills Delivery Office |
| BH12 4 | Alder Hills Delivery Office |
| BH12 5 | Alder Hills Delivery Office |
| B | H | 1 | 2 | - | X | X | X |
| B | H | 1 | 2 | Space | Numeric | Letter | Letter |
Current Monthly Rental Prices
| # Bedrooms | Min Price | Max Price | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| £650 | £650 | £650 | |
| 2 | £1,200 | £1,350 | £1,249 |
| 3 | £1,600 | £1,900 | £1,757 |
| 4 | £1,995 | £1,995 | £1,995 |
Current House Prices
| # Bedrooms | Min Price | Max Price | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| £6,000,000 | £6,000,000 | £6,000,000 | |
| 3 | £525,000 | £525,000 | £525,000 |
| 4 | £500,000 | £1,450,000 | £719,077 |
| 5 | £500,000 | £1,500,000 | £975,000 |
| 6 | £525,000 | £650,000 | £587,500 |
| 8 | £575,000 | £575,000 | £575,000 |
| 12 | £1,695,000 | £1,695,000 | £1,695,000 |
Estate Agents
| Logo | Name | Brand Name | Address | Contact Number |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poole | Frost&Co | 2 Station Road, Lower Parkstone, Poole, BH14 8UB | 020 3835 4704 | |
| Poole | Greys Estate and Letting Agents | 444 Ashley Road, Parkstone, Poole, BH14 0AA | 020 3869 5842 | |
| Poole | Meyers Estate Agents | Unit 11, New Fields Business Park, 2 Stinsford Road, Poole, BH17 0NF | 01202 149442 | |
| Upper Parkstone | Austin & Wyatt | 267 Ashley Road, Poole, Dorset, BH14 9DS | 020 3872 2706 | |
| Poole | Hearnes Estate Agents | 18-20 Parkstone Road, Poole, BH15 2PG | 01202 145126 |
Yearly House Price Averages for the District
| Type of Property | 2018 Average | 2018 Sales | 2017 Average | 2017 Sales | 2016 Average | 2016 Sales | 2015 Average | 2015 Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £312,703 | 217 | £292,118 | 228 | £287,362 | 276 | £262,837 | 248 |
| Semi-Detached | £267,950 | 181 | £252,874 | 189 | £235,499 | 185 | £224,343 | 179 |
| Terraced | £240,371 | 73 | £224,783 | 95 | £220,821 | 83 | £204,186 | 91 |
| Flats | £165,664 | 122 | £153,848 | 132 | £147,798 | 134 | £136,991 | 140 |