Ashling Close Bournemouth
8 addresses across 2 postcodes (BH8), about 80 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 3702451.
- Sales: 15 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £540,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 5 homes have an energy certificate (C: 1, D: 3, E: 1).
- 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 E; 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 Bournemouth, about 2 km (1.2 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Fampoux Gardens, is about 260 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 8.7 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.9 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 27 to 32 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 8 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is St Albans Medical Centre, about 340 m away, with 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 340 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 74% of households owned their home and 45% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 23 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | £540,000 | £540,000 | £540,000 |
| 2022 | 1 | £900,000 | £900,000 | £900,000 |
| 2020 | 1 | £630,000 | £630,000 | £630,000 |
| 2015 | 1 | £515,000 | £515,000 | £515,000 |
| 2014 | 1 | £460,000 | £460,000 | £460,000 |
| 2013 | 1 | £360,000 | £360,000 | £360,000 |
| 2008 | 1 | £307,000 | £307,000 | £307,000 |
| 2007 | 1 | £355,000 | £355,000 | £355,000 |
| 2006 | 1 | £377,500 | £377,500 | £377,500 |
| 2005 | 1 | £328,000 | £328,000 | £328,000 |
| 2003 | 1 | £302,500 | £302,500 | £302,500 |
| 2001 | 1 | £250,000 | £250,000 | £250,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Oct 2025 | 8 BH8 9JD | Detached | £540,000 | |
| 17 May 2022 | 6 BH8 9JD | Detached | £900,000 | |
| 5 Nov 2020 | 5 BH8 9JD | Detached | £630,000 | |
| 28 Oct 2015 | 5A BH8 9JD | Detached | £515,000 | |
| 16 May 2014 | 6 BH8 9JD | Detached | £460,000 | |
| 4 Dec 2013 | 2 BH8 9JD | Detached | £360,000 | |
| 1 Dec 2008 | 2 BH8 9JD | Detached | £307,000 | |
| 2 May 2007 | 7 BH8 9JD | Detached | £355,000 | |
| 13 Apr 2006 | 5 BH8 9JD | Detached | £377,500 | |
| 26 Aug 2005 | 2 BH8 9JD | Detached | £328,000 | |
| 29 Oct 2003 | 2 BH8 9JD | Detached | £302,500 | |
| 5 Oct 2001 | 5 BH8 9JD | Detached | £250,000 | |
| 1 Jul 1997 | 5 BH8 9JD | Detached | £142,500 | |
| 26 Mar 1997 | 7 BH8 9JD | Detached | £92,950 | |
| 15 Nov 1996 | 5 BH8 9JD | Detached | £116,000 |
Energy performance certificates
5 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 145 m². Most common: House, detached (4); Bungalow, detached (1). Built: 1950-1966 (3); 1991-1995 (1); 1983-1990 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (4).
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 E (35% of about 660 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)
- 250-252 Charminster Road: up to 7 homes, permissioned (610 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
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 8 addresses are between 27 m and 32 m above sea level (29 m on average); the ground rises about 5 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BH8 9JB | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| BH8 9JD | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Bournemouth 2.7 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2 km (1.2 miles) |
| Pokesdown 377,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) | |
| Branksome 280,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.7 km (2.9 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 4 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 29 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Five Ways Charminster | 220 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bournemouth Station Lansdowne | 2 km (1.2 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Tuckton Tea Gardens Ferry Landing | 5.1 km (3.2 miles) |
| Car parks | Cranmer Road Car Park | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| EV charging points | 4 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Mer | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Bournemouth Airport BOH | 4.2 km (2.6 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | Bristol Airport BRS | 93 km (58 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest St Albans Medical Centre | 340 m |
| Pharmacies | 8 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Charminster Pharmacy | 400 m (0.2 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 7 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest West Way Dental Practice | 570 m (0.4 miles) |
| Hospital | Bournemouth Nuffield Hospital | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| Police station | Winton Police Station | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) |
| Cash machines | 3 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Best One - Bournemouth Cashzone | 220 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Fampoux Gardens 3,230 m² | 260 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Unnamed 2.2 ha | 650 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 260 m² | 570 m (0.4 miles) |
| Playing field | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 8.3 ha | 400 m (0.2 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 900 m² | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 3.4 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of St Alban, a listed building (Grade II*), 770 m (0.5 miles) south-west. 3 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 2 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Church of St Alban | Listed building, Grade II* | 770 m (0.5 miles) south-west |
| Roman Catholic Church of the Annunciation | Listed building, Grade II* | 780 m (0.5 miles) south-west |
| Wimborne Road Cemetery, Bournemouth | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.6 km (1 mile) south-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| The Arboretum | Wood | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) north |
| Meyrick Park | Wood | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) south-west |
| Berry Hill | Hill | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) north |
| Boscombe Pier West | Beach | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) south |
| Honeycombe Chine | Valley | 3 km (1.8 miles) south-east |
| Coy Pond | Lake or reservoir | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) south-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 8.7 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.9 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 8.9 | 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 | 7 | 8 | 8 |
1 of the street's 8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queen's Park Academy | Primary | 7–11 | 360 m | No overall grade (Jan 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good |
| Queen's Park Infant Academy | Primary | 4–7 | 370 m | No published inspection |
| Bournemouth School | Secondary | 11–18 | 460 m (0.3 miles) | Outstanding (Feb 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St. Walburga's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 720 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Jan 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| The Bishop of Winchester Academy Church of England | Secondary | 11–18 | 780 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Feb 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Bournemouth School for Girls | Secondary | 11–18 | 810 m (0.5 miles) | Outstanding (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Luke's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Requires improvement (Jun 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Malmesbury Park Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.5 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 |
| Moordown St John's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| Muscliff Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | Good (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Winton Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
| King's Park Academy | Primary | 4–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best One BH8 9SA | Retailers - other | 220 m | 5 Very good | 16 Feb 2023 |
| ODA BH8 9QT | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 240 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Fiveways BH8 9QY | Pub/bar/nightclub | 240 m | 5 Very good | 4 Jan 2024 |
| Tansa Convenience Store BH8 9QY | Retailers - other | 240 m | 5 Very good | 17 Feb 2020 |
| Queen's Park Academy BH8 9PU | School/college/university | 340 m | 5 Very good | 22 Jan 2026 |
| Bates Restaurant BH8 9RX | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 340 m | 5 Very good | 29 May 2024 |
| Five Ways Chinese Take Away BH8 9RX | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 340 m | 4 Good | 23 Jul 2025 |
| Asda Express Bournemouth - Charminster Road PFS BH8 9RX | Retailers - other | 340 m | 4 Good | 4 Sep 2024 |
| Gaja Bar & Kitchen BH8 9RX | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 340 m | 5 Very good | 23 Jul 2025 |
| BH Vape BH8 9RX | Retailers - other | 340 m | Exempt | |
| Queen's Park Infant School BH8 9PU | School/college/university | 370 m | 5 Very good | 22 Jan 2026 |
| Little Stars Pre-School BH8 9PU | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 370 m | 5 Very good | 17 Jun 2025 |
| LFB Meats BH8 9QR | Retailers - other | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 13 Nov 2024 |
| Dibben's Street Food Catering BH9 1JE | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 24 Apr 2025 |
| Age UK (Bournemouth) BH9 1RN | Other catering premises | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 20 Aug 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 7 |
| Burglary | 4 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 |
| Vehicle crime | 4 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Mortimer Road (10); On or near Strouden Avenue (7); On or near Ashling Close (3); On or near Ashling Crescent (2); On or near Bushey Road (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 21% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 17% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 74% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 34% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 2% | 17% |
| Private rented | 24% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 63% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 5% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 24% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 1% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 45% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 38% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 4% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 10% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 83% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 9% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 45% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 9% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 87% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 10 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
Bushey Road · Ashling Crescent · Strouden Avenue · Mortimer Road · Cecil Avenue · Malvern Road · Charminster Avenue · Chigwell Road · St Alban's Crescent · Firbank Road · Strouden Road · Green Road
All the streets in BH8 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.