| Coordinates: | 50.738, -1.943 |
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| OS grid ref: | SZ 04 93 |
| Dialling code: | 01202 (Bournemouth) |
Newtown & Heatherlands is an electoral ward in the unitary authority of Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, covering suburban neighbourhoods to the north of Poole. It is largely residential, with a mix of mid‑20th century housing, local shopping parades and pockets of green space and heathland that give the area a semi‑suburban feel within the wider conurbation.
The area’s character is shaped by everyday community life - schools, community halls and small businesses - while many residents commute to nearby employment hubs. Being part of the wider Bournemouth and Poole coast means the ward enjoys relatively easy access to Poole Harbour and the Bournemouth beaches, and local debates typically focus on housing, transport and maintaining local services.