BH12 2AD is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.
Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (BH12) is called the outward code. The part after the space (2AD) is called the inward code. The letters C, I, K, M, O and V are not allowed in the inward code. In addition to the inward and outward code, the postcode can be broken up into four parts:
- Postal Area. In our case BH which means Bournemouth.
- Postal District. In our case BH12.
- Postal Sector. In our case BH12 2.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case AD.
The regional mail center for the post area BH is the South West Distribution Centre, which is located at Western Approach, Distribution Park, Severn Beach, BRISTOL, BS35 4GG.
The final port of call for any post addressed to the BH12 2AD postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is ALDER HILLS DO. Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
The properties in the BH12 2AD postcode have the street address of Alder Road
Did you know? According to the 2021 Census, the BH12 2AD postcode is home to a bustling 31 residents!
It is situated within the post town of POOLE within the old postal county of Dorset.
BH12 2AD is within the town of Poole.
The BH12 2AD postcode area is composed of 100% residential properties, 0% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.
According to our data. Most dwellings in BH12 2AD are bungalows. The remainder of residential properties consist of houses. Of these bungalows, most are detached. Of these houses, most are detached.
Most properties in BH12 2AD are owned by the occupiers with the rest being privately rented.
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| Property Type | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Residential | 100% |
| Commercial | 0% |
| Public | 0% |
Telephone Area Code for BH12 2AD
The telephone area code for BH12 2AD is 01425 Ringwood.
Map Coordinates for BH12 2AD
| Latitude | 50.7338344796 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -1.92154604377 |
Ordnance Survey Maps for BH12 2AD
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Weather Forecast for BH12 2AD
Thu 18th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Partly cloudy (day) | 4.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 1.00% | N 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 1.00% | NNE 7 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 11.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 1.00% | NW 4 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 |  | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 4.00% | SW 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 5.00% | WSW 13 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 4.00% | W 11 mph |
Fri 19th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 4.00% | W 11 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 5.00% | W 11 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 5.00% | WNW 11 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 6.00% | NW 16 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 |  | Overcast | 13.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 8.00% | NW 16 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 5.00% | NNW 13 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 2.00% | NNW 11 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Clear night | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 1.00% | NNW 9 mph |
Sat 20th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
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| 00:00 to 03:00 |  | Partly cloudy (night) | 7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 2.00% | NNW 9 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Clear night | 6.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 1.00% | N 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 6.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 2.00% | N 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 1.00% | NNE 9 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 |  | Sunny day | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 1.00% | NNE 9 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Sunny day | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 2.00% | N 7 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 1.00% | NE 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 2.00% | N 7 mph |
Sun 21st Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
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| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 7.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 2.00% | NNE 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 6.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 1.00% | NNE 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Sunny day | 6.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 1.00% | N 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Sunny day | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 1.00% | N 7 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 4.00% | NE 9 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Overcast | 12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 11.00% | ENE 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 5.00% | E 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Clear night | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 1.00% | ENE 9 mph |
What are the Broadband Speeds like in the BH12 2AD Postcode?
Download Speeds For BH12 2AD
| Average Mbps | 252.200 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 331.000 |
| Maximum Mbps | 593.000 |
BH12 2AD has an average download speed of 252.2 Megabits per second (Mbps).
23 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
99% of postcodes (1,170,898) have slower broadband speeds.
1% of postcodes (13,720) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds For BH12 2AD
| Average Mbps | 28.000 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 36.000 |
| Maximum Mbps | 39.000 |
BH12 2AD has an average upload speed of 28 Megabits per second (Mbps).
243 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
98% of postcodes (1,160,017) have slower upload speeds.
2% of postcodes (24,381) have faster upload speeds.
Sourced from Ofcom data 2021.
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Nearest Schools to the BH12 2AD Postcode
Primary Schools
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Poole
Address: Sancreed Road, Poole, Dorset, BH12 4DZ
Headteacher: Mr Neil McDermott
Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2022-10-19)
Distance: 0.31 miles
Contact: 01202741932
Heatherlands Primary School
Address: Library Road, Poole, Dorset, BH12 2BG
Headteacher: Mr Christian Malone
Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2014-11-21)
Distance: 0.43 miles
Contact:
Heatherlands Primary School
Address: Library Road, Poole, Dorset, BH12 2BG
Headteacher: Mr Julian Churchill
Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2022-03-30)
Distance: 0.43 miles
Contact: 01202743918
Secondary Schools
St Aldhelm's Academy
Address: Herbert Avenue, Poole, Dorset, BH12 4HS
Headteacher: Mr David Paterson
Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2021-11-04)
Distance: 1.02 miles
Contact: 01202732500
Oak Academy
Address: Duck Lane, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH11 9JJ
Headteacher: Mrs Hayley Richley
Ofsted Rating: Requires improvement (as of 2022-05-18)
Distance: 1.99 miles
Contact: 01202774600
The Bourne Academy
Address: Hadow Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH10 5HS
Headteacher: Mr Mark Avoth
Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2019-11-20)
Distance: 2.10 miles
Contact: 01202528554
Higher Schools
The Bournemouth and Poole College
Address: North Road, Poole, Dorset, BH14 0LS
Headteacher: Mr Phil Sayles
Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2022-01-14)
Distance: 2.86 miles
Contact: 01202747600
Salisbury Sixth Form College
Address: 66-78 Tollgate Road, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP1 2JJ
Headteacher: Mr Ben Hillier
Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2022-09-28)
Distance: 24.76 miles
Contact: 01722597970
Brockenhurst College
Address: Lyndhurst Road, Brockenhurst, Hampshire, SO42 7ZE
Headteacher: Ms Helen Odhams
Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2023-11-24)
Distance: 25.04 miles
Contact: 01590625555
Nearest Dentists
Dentists near BH12 2AD
MADEIRA DENTAL CENTRE
Address: 1A MADEIRA ROAD, PARKSTONE, POOLE, DORSET, BH14 9ET
Distance: 0.70 miles
Contact: :
CANFORD CLIFFS DENTAL
Address: 58 CANFORD CLIFFS ROAD, POOLE, BH13 7AA
Distance: 0.87 miles
Contact: :
ALDER ROAD DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 300 ALDER ROAD, POOLE, DORSET, BH12 5BL
Distance: 0.91 miles
Contact: :
PARKSTONE DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 35 PENN HILL AVENUE, POOLE, DORSET, BH14 9LU
Distance: 0.99 miles
Contact: :
THE ENDODONTIC CLINIC
Address: DR J RHODES, 15 PENN HILL AVENUE, PARKSTONE, POOLE, DORSET, BH14 9LU
Distance: 0.99 miles
Contact: :
WESTBOURNE DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 116A POOLE ROAD, BOURNEMOUTH, BH4 9EF
Distance: 1.04 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
Pharmacies near BH12 2AD
BOOTS
Address: UNIT 4 COMMERCE CENTRE, REDLANDS ROAD, POOLE, DORSET, BH12 1DN
Distance: 0.33 miles
Contact: tel: 01202 769838
TESCO INSTORE PHARMACY
Address: POOLE ROAD, BRANKSOME, POOLE, DORSET, BH12 1AU
Distance: 0.71 miles
Contact: tel: 03456 779554
BOOTS
Address: 364 ASHLEY ROAD, PARKSTONE, POOLE, DORSET, BH14 9DQ
Distance: 0.80 miles
Contact: tel: 01202 741772
WALLISDOWN PHARMACY
Address: 337 WALLISDOWN ROAD, WALLISDOWN, POOLE, BH12 5BU
Distance: 0.98 miles
Contact: tel: 01202 859128
SHORE PHARMACY
Address: PARKSTONE HEALTH CENTRE, MANSFIELD ROAD, PARKSTONE, POOLE, BH14 0DJ
Distance: 0.99 miles
Contact: tel: 01202 731764
BRYANT PHARMACY
Address: 462 ASHLEY ROAD, PARKSTONE, POOLE, DORSET, BH14 0AD
Distance: 1.00 miles
Contact: tel: 01202 740176
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near BH12 2AD
TALBOT HEATH SPECSAVERS LIMITED
Address: 4 ALDER PARK, ALDER ROAD, POOLE, BH12 4BA
Distance: 0.54 miles
Contact: :
KELLY EYECARE (PARKSTONE)
Address: 279 ASHLEY ROAD, PARKSTONE, POOLE, DORSET, BH14 9DS
Distance: 0.75 miles
Contact: :
PERRY OPTOMETRISTS (PARKSTONE)
Address: 434 ASHLEY ROAD, PARKSTONE, POOLE, DORSET, BH14 0AA
Distance: 0.91 miles
Contact: :
FORSPEX OPTICAL
Address: 414 ASHLEY ROAD, POOLE, BH14 0AA
Distance: 0.91 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (WALLISDOWN)
Address: 288A WALLISDOWN ROAD, BOURNEMOUTH, DORSET, BH11 8PN
Distance: 1.00 miles
Contact: :
TREW EYECARE (WESTBOURNE)
Address: 118 POOLE ROAD, WESTBOURNE, BOURNEMOUTH, DORSET, BH4 9EF
Distance: 1.04 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near BH12 2AD
HEATHERVIEW MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: 2 ALDER HILLS INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, ALDER PARK, POOLE, BH12 4AY
Distance: 0.55 miles
Contact: :
HEATHERVIEW MEDICAL CENTRE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 2
Address: 2 ALDER HILLS INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, ALDER PARK, POOLE, BH12 4AY
Distance: 0.55 miles
Contact: :
HEATHERVIEW MEDICAL CENTRE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE
Address: 2 ALDER HILLS INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, ALDER PARK, POOLE, BH12 4AY
Distance: 0.55 miles
Contact: :
SHORE MEDICAL
Address: SHORE MEDICAL, MANSFIELD ROAD, PARKSTONE, POOLE, BH14 0DJ
Distance: 0.99 miles
Contact: tel: 01202 741370
WESTBOURNE MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: MILBURN ROAD, WESTBOURNE, BOURNEMOUTH, DORSET, BH4 9HJ
Distance: 1.07 miles
Contact: tel: 01202 752550
WESTBOURNE MEDICAL CENTRE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 2
Address: MILBURN ROAD, WESTBOURNE, BOURNEMOUTH, BH4 9HJ
Distance: 1.07 miles
Contact: :
Transport Links near BH12 2AD
Train Stations
Nearest stations for postcode: BH12 2AD
- Branksome
Branksome station, Poole Road, Branksome, Dorset, BH12 1DFDistance: 0.75 milesDriving Time: 1.84 minutes - Parkstone (Dorset)
Parkstone station, Station Road, Parkstone, Dorset, BH14 8UDDistance: 1.86 milesDriving Time: 4.20 minutes - Poole
Poole station, Serpentine Road, Poole, Dorset, BH15 2BQDistance: 3.48 milesDriving Time: 7.58 minutes - Bournemouth
Bournemouth station, Holdenhurst Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH8 8HXDistance: 3.69 milesDriving Time: 7.46 minutes - Pokesdown
Pokesdown station, Christchurch Road, Pokesdown, Dorset, BH7 6DLDistance: 5.66 milesDriving Time: 10.58 minutes
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Motorway Junctions near BH12 2AD
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near BH12 2AD
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives in the BH12 2AD Postcode?
| Westminster Constituency | Poole Boro Const |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament |  |
| Contact Details | Contact Sir Robert Syms |
| Political Party | Conservative |
What Council is the BH12 2AD Postcode in?
The Council for this Postcode is Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council, who are a Unitary authority. This means that they are responsible for providing education, libraries and maintaining highways as well as normal council duties such as council tax, rubbish collection, housing, environmental health and planning.
You can visit the website for Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole at the following link Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.How much is the Council Tax?
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council is responsible for collecting council tax. This will vary depending on which council tax band the property falls within. You can check the council tax band at the gov.uk website.
Once you know the council tax band you can view how much Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole charge for that band by visiting the The Council Tax section of their website.
Planning Applications
When moving house to a new post code it is worth checking out what will be built in the neighbourhood.
Few people want to live next door to a building site, have their garden overlooked or have the views from their property ruined.
Visit the local planning department and search for planning applications in this postcode granted within the last three years or still awaiting a decision. This will give an indication of what could still be built.
Where can I find out where the nearest Library to the BH12 2AD Postcode is?
Libraries are the responsibility of Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole council
Visit the link for more information. Please note that some councils outsource library services to private companies and community groups ran by volunteers.
LibrariesHouse Sales in BH12 2AD
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | £173,000 | £173,000 | £173,000 | 1 |
| 2014 | £238,000 | £238,000 | £238,000 | 1 |
| 2016 | £225,000 | £225,000 | £225,000 | 1 |
| 2018 | £227,500 | £292,500 | £260,000 | 2 |
| 2019 | £275,000 | £272,000 | £266,750 | 4 |
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What Popular Supermarkets are near the BH12 2AD Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Lidl, Poole Road, Branksome, POOLE, BH12 1DQ | 0.77 miles | Directions from BH12 2AD to Lidl |
| Sainsburys, Alder Road, POOLE, BH12 4BA | 0.87 miles | Directions from BH12 2AD to Sainsburys |
| Tesco, Poole Road, Branksome, POOLE, BH12 1AU | 1.14 miles | Directions from BH12 2AD to Tesco |
| Iceland, Ashley Road, POOLE, BH14 9DQ | 1.28 miles | Directions from BH12 2AD to Iceland |
| Waitrose, Ashley Road, POOLE, BH14 0AP | 1.41 miles | Directions from BH12 2AD to Waitrose |
What Popular Restaurants are near the BH12 2AD Postcode?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Tower Park, Poole, BH12 4NY | 1.63 miles | Directions from BH12 2AD to Tower Park |
| 34 Commercial Road, Bournemouth, BH2 5LP | 1.98 miles | Directions from BH12 2AD to 34 Commercial Road |
| 48 Waterloo Road Poole, Poole, BH17 7LG | 2.90 miles | Directions from BH12 2AD to 48 Waterloo Road Poole |
| 741-743 Castle Lane East, Bournemouth, BH7 7DP | 4.31 miles | Directions from BH12 2AD to 741-743 Castle Lane East |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Alder Road, POOLE, BH12 4AX | 0.33 miles | Directions from BH12 2AD to McDonald's, Alder Road, POOLE, BH12 4AX |
| McDonald's, Yarrow Road, POOLE, BH12 4QY | 1.60 miles | Directions from BH12 2AD to McDonald's, Yarrow Road, POOLE, BH12 4QY |
| McDonald's, Old Christchurch Road, BOURNEMOUTH, BH1 1DS | 2.13 miles | Directions from BH12 2AD to McDonald's, Old Christchurch Road, BOURNEMOUTH, BH1 1DS |
| McDonald's, St. Pauls Road, BOURNEMOUTH, BH8 8DL | 2.51 miles | Directions from BH12 2AD to McDonald's, St. Pauls Road, BOURNEMOUTH, BH8 8DL |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Ashley Road, POOLE, BH14 0AX | 1.06 miles | Directions from BH12 2AD to KFC Poole - Ashley Road |
| KFC, Tower Park, POOLE, BH12 4NY | 1.58 miles | Directions from BH12 2AD to KFC Poole - Tower Park |
| KFC, Commercial Road, BOURNEMOUTH, BH2 5RH | 1.92 miles | Directions from BH12 2AD to KFC Bournemouth - The Triangle |
| KFC, Wimborne Road, BOURNEMOUTH, BH9 2EY | 1.98 miles | Directions from BH12 2AD to KFC Bournemouth - Winborne Road |
| KFC, Westover Road, BOURNEMOUTH, BH1 2BZ | 2.31 miles | Directions from BH12 2AD to KFC Bournemouth - Westover Road |