Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, South West, England
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BH12 3DE postcode decision report
Strong move-check signal
Gigabit availability is strong at 87.5%. There is no direct flood feature match in the current postcode geometry seam. Nearby planning activity is quiet in the current radius. 22 nearby school rows are available for shortlist follow-up.
Live across price, planning, connectivity, flood, and nearby schools | Sold prices through 07 Nov 2025 · Broadband source year 2024
- Median sold price, last 5 years £380,000Based on 17 sales · Latest sale in data: 07 Nov 2025
- Gigabit availability 87.5%Ofcom coverage year 2024
- Flood signal No direct matchPostcode geometry summary
- Nearby planning QuietCurrent applications plus recent decisions within the live postcode radius
- Nearby schools 22 matchedSchools are currently surfaced by postcode area for shortlist follow-up
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Median sold price, last 5 years
Strong sampleStrong sample. Based on 17 sales · Latest sale in data: 07 Nov 2025.
Broadband
Strong broadband coverageGigabit availability is 87.5%, with 87.5% of premises at at least 300 Mbps and 0% below the Universal Service Obligation.
Flood risk
No direct flood matchThe current postcode summary does not intersect any flood-zone features, so there is no direct flood flag from this seam.
Transport
6 within 400mBH12 3DE links 6 transport stops within 400m and 38 within 800m. 6 local bus or tram access points sit within 400m. The nearest mapped stop is Uppleby Road (BCT) at about 207m. The nearest rail or metro access point is Parkstone (Dorset) Rail Station at about 944m.
Local business
163 within 1200mBH12 3DE currently links 163 mapped local businesses within 1200m of the postcode geometry. Top amenity groups include 63 food and drink, 39 personal services, 25 grocery. The closest mapped place is Star Pizza at about 199m. The current amenity availability signal scores 100/100.
Jobs
5,430 online job adverts observedBournemouth, Christchurch and Poole local authority · Jun 2026. Same geography one year earlier: 4,754 online job adverts observed in Jun 2025.
Planning watch
No nearby matchesNo nearby planning rows matched BH12 3DE in the current live coverage yet.
Nearby schools
22 nearby school rows22 nearby school rows matched the postcode area for BH12 3DE. Use the schools flow to compare them in more detail.
Crime
Latest month 7BH12 3DE has approximate contextual crime around the postcode from its parent LSOA seam. Latest month shows 7 recorded crimes, rolling twelve month context shows 111, and violence and sexual offences is the top recorded type. The parent LSOA currently spans 35 postcode rows in this seam.
Median sold price, last 5 years
£380,000
Strong sample. Based on 17 sales · Latest sale in data: 07 Nov 2025.
Local business
This OSM snapshot shows the everyday places currently mapped within walking range of BH12 3DE, so you can judge convenience before deeper street-level checks.
Amenity availability
Convenience score 100/100
Basis: postcode exact. Nearby local-business counts use a 1200m radius from the postcode geometry and list only the closest mapped places.
Amenity group
Food and drink
63 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by fast food (26), restaurant (24), cafe (13).
Amenity group
Personal services
39 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by hairdresser (27), beauty (12).
Amenity group
Grocery
25 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by convenience (15), supermarket (4), bakery (2).
Amenity group
Nightlife
14 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by pub (9), bar (5).
Closest mapped places
Use this as a first-pass convenience check, then confirm current opening status and fit on the ground before you rely on it.
Food and drink
Star Pizza
Fast Food at 490, Ashley Road, Poole.
Personal services
Revolution
Beauty at Ashley Road, Poole.
Personal services
La Nails Studio
Beauty at 482, Ashley Road, Poole.
Food and drink
Papa John's
Fast Food at 472-476, Ashley Road, Poole.
Food and drink
KFC
Fast Food at 407A, Ashley Road, Poole.
Food and drink
Ocean Fish & Chippy
Fast Food at 409C, Ashley Road, Poole.
Nearby schools
Use the postcode snapshot to decide whether this place stays on your shortlist, then carry the same geography into the schools flow for side-by-side comparison.
Primary
Bishop Aldhelm's Church of England Primary School
Primary option in BH12 1PG. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
Primary
Heatherlands Primary School
Primary option in BH12 2BG. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
Primary
Livingstone Road Infant School
Primary option in BH12 3DT. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
School comparison
Compare nearby schools
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Check planning again
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Check broadband and mobile
Use the broadband and mobile checker to pressure-test everyday connectivity around BH12 3DE.
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Check flood risk
Use the flood risk checker before you rule a postcode in or out.
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Read postcode and area guides
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Use viewing and offer planners
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