A338 Bournemouth
2 addresses across 2 postcodes (BH2), about 230 m long, classed as a a road. USRN 3700090.
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band A; Band D in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole costs £2,436 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 0% to 38% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Bournemouth, about 1 km (0.6 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Horseshoe Common, is about 150 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 10.1 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.0 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 33 to 36 m above sea level.
- Noise: 2 of its 2 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is The Panton Practice, about 1.1 km (0.7 miles) away.
- People: About 640 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 35% of households owned their home and 48% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 199 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often anti-social behaviour.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
No certificates found for addresses on this street.
Council tax
What each band costs in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole in 2026-27: Band D £2,436 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,624 | £1,894 | £2,165 | £2,436 | £2,977 | £3,518 | £4,059 | £4,871 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band A (41% of about 1,650 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- 8 Wimborne Road: up to 8 homes, permissioned (110 m)
- Richmond Hill: up to 70 homes, not permissioned (130 m)
- Caspian House, 111 Old Christchurch Road, Bournemouth, BH1 1EP: up to 5 homes, permissioned (240 m)
- 118-120 Old Christchurch Road: up to 10 homes, permissioned (280 m)
- Glen Fern Road: up to 50 homes, not permissioned (380 m)
- 15 Wootton Gardens: up to 6 homes, permissioned (480 m (0.3 miles))
- 1 Lorne Park Road: up to 35 homes, permissioned (490 m (0.3 miles))
- Central Car Park: up to 200 homes, not permissioned (510 m (0.3 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 2 addresses are between 33 m and 36 m above sea level (35 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BH2 6LT | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| BH2 6LX | 100% | 100% | 38% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Bournemouth 2.7 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Branksome 280,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3 km (1.9 miles) | |
| Pokesdown 377,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.8 km (2.3 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 8 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 55 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Top of Richmond Hill Bournemouth | 140 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bournemouth Station Lansdowne | 890 m (0.6 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Tuckton Tea Gardens Ferry Landing | 6.2 km (3.8 miles) |
| Car parks | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Richmond Gardens Multi-Storey Car Park | 150 m |
| EV charging points | 16 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Mer | 120 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Bournemouth Airport BOH | 6.8 km (4.2 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | Bristol Airport BRS | 93.9 km (58 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest The Panton Practice | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 4 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Boots | 490 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 13 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Holmoak Dental Practice | 70 m |
| Hospital | Bournemouth Nuffield Hospital | 840 m (0.5 miles) |
| Police station | Boscombe Police Box | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) |
| Cash machines | 11 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Cheltenham & Gloucester | 80 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 6 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Horseshoe Common 5.0 ha | 150 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Upper Gardens 7.3 ha | 710 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Miniature Golf Course 1,430 m² | 620 m (0.4 miles) |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Dean Park Cricket Ground 2.7 ha | 450 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 900 m² | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 6 parks and gardens, 27 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of St Stephen, a listed building (Grade I), 250 m west. 71 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 2 of them Grade I and 3 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Church of St Stephen | Listed building, Grade I | 250 m west |
| Church of St Peter | Listed building, Grade I | 400 m (0.2 miles) south |
| Bournemouth War Memorial with associated steps, enclosure and balustrade | Listed building, Grade II* | 430 m (0.3 miles) south-west |
| Russell-Cotes Museum | Listed building, Grade II* | 840 m (0.5 miles) south-east |
| Upper, Central and Lower Pleasure Gardens, and Coy Pond Gardens | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 860 m (0.5 miles) west |
| Wimborne Road Cemetery, Bournemouth | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) north |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Horseshoe Common | Wood | 240 m east |
| Meyrick Park | Wood | 800 m (0.5 miles) north-west |
| Bournemouth Pier East | Beach | 930 m (0.6 miles) south-east |
| West Cliff | Cliff or slope | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) south-west |
| Coy Pond | Lake or reservoir | 2.2 km (1.3 miles) west |
| Blake Hill | Hill | 4.8 km (3 miles) west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 10.1 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.0 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 9.2 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; nitrogen dioxide and PM2.5 are above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road, rail and aircraft noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways | Aircraft |
|---|---|---|---|
| 70 to 74 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 65 to 69 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
2 of the street's 2 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole: see them on the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Livingstone Academy Bournemouth | All-through | 4–19 | 630 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Apr 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Michael's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 940 m (0.6 miles) | No overall grade (Oct 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Malmesbury Park Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Needs attention; Leadership and governance: Needs attention; Early years: Needs attention; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Bethany Church of England Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Needs attention; Personal development and wellbeing: Needs attention; Inclusion: Needs attention; Leadership and governance: Needs attention; Safeguarding standards: Met |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bomo House BH1 1HL | Pub/bar/nightclub | 180 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Baxterstorey Limited BH2 6EP | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 200 m | 5 Very good | 7 Nov 2024 |
| Blue Apple @ Vitality BH2 6EP | Other catering premises | 200 m | 5 Very good | 6 Feb 2026 |
| Turtle Bay BH1 1AR | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 210 m | 5 Very good | 7 Aug 2023 |
| Walton House Cafe BH2 6EX | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 220 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Lyo Cafe BH1 1EN | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 240 m | 1 Major improvement necessary | 25 Aug 2026 |
| Windsor Court Care Home BH2 6NJ | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 240 m | 5 Very good | 23 Oct 2025 |
| Danny's Supplements BH1 1EN | Retailers - other | 240 m | Exempt | |
| Cornish Bakehouse BH1 1EP | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 240 m | 5 Very good | 16 Jun 2026 |
| Kala Thai BH1 1EP | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 240 m | 5 Very good | 4 Apr 2026 |
| 7 Days Express BH1 1EP | Retailers - other | 240 m | 5 Very good | 14 Aug 2024 |
| Pause Cat Cafe BH1 1EP | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 240 m | 5 Very good | 18 Jun 2026 |
| Prevail Juniors BH1 1EP | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 250 m | 4 Good | 6 Jun 2024 |
| Vaigai Foods BH1 1EP | Retailers - other | 250 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 2 Apr 2025 |
| Revival Wellness Cafe BH1 1EW | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 260 m | 4 Good | 9 Apr 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 67 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 46 |
| Vehicle crime | 22 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 17 |
| Other theft | 14 |
| Public order | 9 |
| Drugs | 8 |
| Burglary | 6 |
| Bicycle theft | 4 |
| Robbery | 2 |
| Shoplifting | 2 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Shopping Area (49); On or near Bodorgan Road (35); On or near Richmond Hill (25); On or near Richmond Gardens (24); On or near Parking Area (18).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 33 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 10% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 7% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 35% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 14% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 5% | 17% |
| Private rented | 60% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 74% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 8% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 5% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 1% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 34% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 34% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 10% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 19% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 80% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 6% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 48% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 10% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 3% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 68% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 3% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 2 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 4 to 5 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Dean Park Crescent · Richmond Hill Drive · Wimborne Road · Richmond Gardens · Richmond Hill · Dalkeith Lane · St Stephen's Way · Dalkeith Steps · Bodorgan Road · Verulam Place · Yelverton Road · Old Christchurch Road
All the streets in BH2 and across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.