A349 Poole
1 address across 1 postcode (BH21), about 170 m long, classed as a a road. USRN 30302964.
- 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 D; Band D in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole costs £2,436 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 0% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Parkstone (Dorset), about 7.4 km (4.6 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 140 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 7.1 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.7 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 40 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 1 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is The Quarter Jack Surgery, about 1.4 km (0.8 miles) away.
- People: About 270 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 74% of households owned their home and 39% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 8 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
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 neighbourhood around this street: most are in band D (26% of about 840 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: yes, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Land at Merley Gardens: up to 5 homes, not permissioned (410 m (0.3 miles))
- 30 New Borough: up to 11 homes, not permissioned (430 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 is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's address is about 40 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BH21 1RL | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Parkstone (Dorset) 229,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 7.4 km (4.6 miles) |
| Hamworthy 145,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 7.4 km (4.6 miles) | |
| Poole 965,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 7.4 km (4.6 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 5 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 18 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Willett Arms Oakley | 150 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bournemouth University Talbot Heath | 7.4 km (4.6 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Poole Quay Ferry Landing | 8.3 km (5.1 miles) |
| Car parks | Crown Mead Car Park | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| EV charging points | 3 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest bp pulse Charging Station | 150 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Bournemouth Airport BOH | 9.8 km (6.1 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | Bristol Airport BRS | 84.1 km (52 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest The Quarter Jack Surgery | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 2 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Rowlands Pharmacy | 640 m (0.4 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest South Coast Dental Specialists | 450 m (0.3 miles) |
| Hospital | Wimborne Community Hospital | 2.2 km (1.3 miles) |
| Police station | Dorset Police | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest ATM | 740 m (0.5 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.7 ha | 140 m |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,000 m² | 230 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Fenners 2.3 ha | 320 m |
| Allotments | Unnamed 3,440 m² | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 2.3 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Merley House, a listed building (Grade I), 780 m (0.5 miles) west. 15 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade I.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Merley House | Listed building, Grade I | 780 m (0.5 miles) west |
| Bowl barrow in Gravel Hill Plantation, 340m north of Arrowsmith House | Scheduled monument | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) south |
| Round barrow cemetery south and west of Rose Lawn Coppice, 600m south west of Higher Merley Farm | Scheduled monument | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) south-west |
| Mound on The Leaze | Scheduled monument | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) north-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Pond Coppice | Wood | 320 m west |
| Merley Pond | Lake or reservoir | 400 m (0.2 miles) west |
| Dawson's Hole | Lake or reservoir | 810 m (0.5 miles) north-west |
| The Shrubbery | Wood | 920 m (0.6 miles) west |
| Gravel Hill | Hill | 1 km (0.6 miles) south |
| The Bog | Wetland | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) north-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 7.1 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.7 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 9.2 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is 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 |
| Under 55 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
1 of the street's 1 addresses is 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merley First School | Primary | 5–9 | 390 m | Good (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St John's Church of England First School, Wimborne | Primary | 5–9 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Jan 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Allenbourn Middle School | Middle deemed secondary | 9–13 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | No overall grade (Jan 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willett Arms BH21 1RN | Pub/bar/nightclub | 170 m | 5 Very good | 19 May 2025 |
| Debi Day Care Before & After School Club BH21 1XE | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 250 m | 5 Very good | 23 Apr 2025 |
| Cobham Sports & Social Club BH21 3DA | Pub/bar/nightclub | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 30 Jan 2025 |
| Merley First School BH21 1SB | School/college/university | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 19 May 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 4 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Burglary | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Oakley Hill (7); On or near Willett Road (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 56 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 13% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 37% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 74% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 48% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 17% | 17% |
| Private rented | 8% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 46% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 6% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 42% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | under 1% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 36% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 53% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 0% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 10% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 66% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 14% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 39% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 12% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 97% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 8 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
- BH21 1RL: 1 address of 9 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Oakley Hill · Merley House Lane · Harrier Drive · Oakley Hill · Cruxton Farm Courtyard · Silverwood Close · Oakley Lane · Oakley Hill · Derwentwater Road · Oakley Road · Merley Ways
All the streets in BH21 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.