Ashdown Close Poole
5 addresses across 4 postcodes (BH17), about 210 m long, classed as a restricted local access road. USRN 30300818.
- 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 C; Band D in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole costs £2,436 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Parkstone (Dorset), about 3 km (1.9 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 40 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 8.7 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.1 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 14 to 18 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 5 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Canford Heath Group Pract, about 620 m (0.4 miles) away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 580 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 80% of households owned their home and 23% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 29 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 C (52% of about 1,240 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)
- Downlands Place, Adastral Road, Poole, BH17 8SL: up to 15 homes, not permissioned (520 m (0.3 miles))
- Land r/o Adastral Square, Poole, BH17 8SA: up to 6 homes, permissioned (580 m (0.4 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
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 1 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
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.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| BH17 8WG | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| BH17 8AP | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
| BH17 8RE | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| BH17 8SE | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 5 addresses are between 14 m and 18 m above sea level (17 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BH17 8AP | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| BH17 8RE | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| BH17 8SE | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| BH17 8WG | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Parkstone (Dorset) 229,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3 km (1.9 miles) |
| Poole 965,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.3 km (2.1 miles) | |
| Branksome 280,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4 km (2.5 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 7 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 28 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Warburton Road Canford Heath | 220 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Poole | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Poole Quay Ferry Landing | 4.2 km (2.6 miles) |
| EV charging points | bp pulse Charging Station | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Bournemouth Airport BOH | 9.7 km (6 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | Bristol Airport BRS | 88.1 km (55 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Canford Heath Group Pract | 620 m (0.4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 6 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Arrowedge Pharmacy | 480 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Canford Heath Clinic | 480 m (0.3 miles) |
| Hospital | Ssd Alderney Community Hospital | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| Police station | Dorset Police | 3 km (1.8 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Morrisons Daily - Canford Heath Adastral Sq Cashzone | 580 m (0.4 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 11 ha | 40 m |
| Play area | 6 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 210 m² | 210 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 6.3 ha | 460 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | Bushell Mill Allotments 1.8 ha | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 4 parks and gardens, 17 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Bowl barrow cemetery and four other bowl barrows on Canford Heath, a scheduled monument, 1.3 km (0.8 miles) north.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Bowl barrow cemetery and four other bowl barrows on Canford Heath | Scheduled monument | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) north |
| Poole Cemetery | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) south |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Lodge Hill | Hill | 1 km (0.6 miles) north |
| Parr's Plantation | Wood | 1 km (0.6 miles) south |
| Pergins Island | Island | 3 km (1.9 miles) south-west |
| Bourne Bottom | Valley | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) east |
| Weston's Point | Wetland | 3.9 km (2.4 miles) south |
| Coy Pond | Lake or reservoir | 4.6 km (2.9 miles) south-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 8.7 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.1 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 9.1 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 4 | 5 | 5 |
1 of the street's 5 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haymoor Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 130 m | No published inspection |
| Magna Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 170 m | Good (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Ad Astra Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | 290 m | Report card (Apr 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Canford Heath Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Outstanding (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Canford Heath Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Edward's Roman Catholic/Church of England School, Poole Church of England/Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Poole Grammar School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No overall grade (May 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good |
| Parkstone Grammar School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No overall grade (May 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Stanley Green Infant Academy | Primary | 2–7 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
| Hillbourne Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | No overall grade (Feb 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buddy Club BH17 8WG | School/college/university | 130 m | 5 Very good | 4 Jun 2024 |
| Haymoor Junior School BH17 8WG | School/college/university | 130 m | 5 Very good | 30 Sep 2025 |
| Magna Academy Kitchen BH17 8RE | School/college/university | 170 m | 5 Very good | 28 Jan 2026 |
| Tiny Explorers Pre-School BH17 8AP | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 290 m | 5 Very good | 11 Oct 2019 |
| Ad Astra Infant School BH17 8AP | School/college/university | 290 m | Exempt | |
| Canford Nest BH17 9DW | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 3 Jul 2025 |
| Arrowedge Limited BH17 9DW | Retailers - other | 470 m (0.3 miles) | Exempt | |
| Asda Stores Ltd BH17 9DW | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 20 Apr 2026 |
| Jumping Jellybeans Pre-school BH17 9DW | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 5 Nov 2019 |
| Kingfishers Fish and Chips BH17 9DW | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 10 Nov 2025 |
| St Pauls Church Hall Lunch Club BH17 9DW | Other catering premises | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 12 Nov 2025 |
| The Haymoor BH17 9DW | Pub/bar/nightclub | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 28 May 2024 |
| The Hideout Soft Play BH17 9DW | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 18 Nov 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 13 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 8 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Ashdown Close (29).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 45 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 16% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 24% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 80% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 44% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 2% | 1% |
| Social rented | 4% | 17% |
| Private rented | 15% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 62% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 5% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 27% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 24% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 65% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 3% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 6% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 85% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 7% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 23% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 17% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 97% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 2 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 3 to 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
- BH17 8WG: 2 addresses
- BH17 8AP: 1 address of 9 in the postcode
- BH17 8RE: 1 address
- BH17 8SE: 1 address of 52 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Warburton Road · Beamish Road · Adastral Road · Longfleet Drive · Sherborn Crescent · Witney Road · Calder Road
All the streets in BH17 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.