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Bournemouth (BH12)
The BH12 postcode area is located in the Bournemouth postcode town region, within the county of Dorset, and contains a total of 1077 individual postcodes.
There are 10 electoral wards in the BH12 postcode area, including Bournemouth, Broadstone, Christchurch, Ferndown, New Milton, Poole, Ringwood, Swanage, Verwood, Wareham, Wimborne which come under the local authority of the Poole Council.
Combining the whole postcode region, 18% of people in BH12 are classed as having an AB social grade, (i.e. 'white-collar' middle-upper class), compared to 27% across the UK.
This does not mean that the people of BH12 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.
BH12 is a postcode located in the eastern part of Bournemouth, in the county of Dorset within the south-west of England. BH12 is within the Bournemouth East Parliamentary area, and the majority of of the postcode lies within the Thistlewood ward. The postcode covers residential areas of Wallisdown, areas of Kinson, the Fryer Central Retail Park, Christchurch Lookout and the Rossmore Leisure Centre.
The residential area of Wallisdown is mainly of a residential nature, with affordable houses and flats as well as more expensive dwellings on sale. The nearby area of Kinson is a historically farming community and still retains this atmosphere today. Fryer Central Retail Park is a shopping and services centre, offering a Tesco, branches of Home Bargains, Pets at Home, a large Boots Pharmacy and other shops for all price ranges. It also has a TGI Fridays, an IKEA, and an array of other popular services.The Lookout, overlooking the town of Christchurch, is a popular observation point and tourist attraction.
The Rossmore Leisure Centre offers indoor and outdoor swimming pools, running and walking trails, a gym, restaurants, bars, cafes, a library and a number of sports halls for a variety of purposes. The surrounding area is mainly residential and contains mainly terraced housing. The area has easy access to the area's main public transport routes, as well as its own internal bus connects.
With an abundance of parks, the extensive network of cycling and walking trails, numerous leisure facilities, and a wide range of shops, services and leisure activities, the BH12 postcode offers a range of options for everyone.
Demographics
Dorset
BH12 is located in the county of Dorset, in England.
Dorset has a total population of 771,900, making it the 31st largest county in the UK.
Dorset has a total area of 1024 square miles, and a population density of 290 people per square kilometre. For comparison, Greater London has a density of 5,618 people/km2.
| Outward Code | BH12 |
| Postal Town | Bournemouth |
| MSOA Name | Poole 018 |
| LSOA Name | Poole 018B |
| County | Dorset |
| Region | Dorset |
| Country | England |
| Local Authority | Poole |
| Area Classification | Urban with City and Town |
BH12 Electoral Wards
The postal region of BH12, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:
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Saturday, April 6, 2024
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SOCIAL GRADES
According to census records, 18% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.