Ashmore Crescent Poole
20 addresses across 2 postcodes (BH15), about 80 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 30300064.
- Sales: 13 recorded sales since 1995; in 2023 the median was £400,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 12 homes have an energy certificate (C: 2, D: 7, E: 2, F: 1).
- Flood: 2 addresses on its postcodes are in areas 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 94% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Poole, about 1.7 km (1 mile) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Tucker's Field, is about 170 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 6.8 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.6 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 3 m above sea level.
- Noise: 5 of its 20 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is The Adam Practice, about 1 km (0.6 miles) away.
- People: About 350 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 63% of households owned their home and 27% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 66 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | £400,000 | £400,000 | £400,000 |
| 2022 | 1 | £685,000 | £685,000 | £685,000 |
| 2020 | 1 | £415,000 | £415,000 | £415,000 |
| 2017 | 1 | £286,000 | £286,000 | £286,000 |
| 2015 | 1 | £221,000 | £221,000 | £221,000 |
| 2014 | 1 | £310,000 | £310,000 | £310,000 |
| 2013 | 1 | £245,000 | £245,000 | £245,000 |
| 2006 | 1 | £280,000 | £280,000 | £280,000 |
| 2005 | 1 | £250,000 | £250,000 | £250,000 |
| 2003 | 1 | £240,000 | £240,000 | £240,000 |
| 1999 | 1 | £144,000 | £144,000 | £144,000 |
| 1997 | 1 | £89,950 | £89,950 | £89,950 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Oct 2023 | 10 BH15 4DG | Detached | £400,000 | |
| 11 Mar 2022 | 9 BH15 4DG | Detached | £685,000 | |
| 6 Jan 2020 | 8 BH15 4DG | Detached | £415,000 | |
| 12 May 2017 | 6 BH15 4DG | Detached | £286,000 | |
| 8 May 2015 | 6 BH15 4DG | Detached | £221,000 | |
| 1 Oct 2014 | 11 BH15 4DG | Detached | £310,000 | |
| 3 Jan 2013 | 12 BH15 4DG | Detached | £245,000 | |
| 16 Oct 2006 | 9 BH15 4DG | Detached | £280,000 | |
| 25 Nov 2005 | 9 BH15 4DG | Detached | £250,000 | |
| 4 Sep 2003 | 12 BH15 4DG | Detached | £240,000 | |
| 21 May 1999 | 8 BH15 4DG | Detached | £144,000 | |
| 23 Jun 1997 | 12 BH15 4DG | Detached | £89,950 | |
| 22 Dec 1995 | 12 BH15 4DG | Detached | £57,500 |
Energy performance certificates
12 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 92 m². Most common: House, detached (7); Flat (3); Bungalow, detached (2). Built: 1930-1949 (11); 1900-1929 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (9); rented (private) (3).
Each home's certificates and sales (4 addresses)
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 C (35% of about 710 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)
- Former Power Station, sub-station, oil depot & land east of Rigler Road, Poole: up to 900 homes, not permissioned (620 m (0.4 miles))
- Former James Brothers Site, Blandford Road, Poole, BH15 4AW: up to 99 homes, permissioned (640 m (0.4 miles))
- Pilkingtons Tiles Ltd., Blandford Road, Poole, BH15 4AR: up to 161 homes, permissioned (660 m (0.4 miles))
- Sydenhams Timber Yard, Blandford Road, Poole, BH15 4BA: up to 353 homes, permissioned (690 m (0.4 miles))
- Land between Poole Bridge & Wilkins Way, Poole, BH15 1HJ: up to 450 homes, not permissioned (890 m (0.6 miles))
- The Grain Silo, The Quay, Poole, BH15 1HA: up to 64 homes, permissioned (1 km (0.6 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 1 address is in areas at high risk, 1 at medium risk and 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| BH15 4DG | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| BH15 4BT | not in 2 or 3 | 1 / 1 / 2 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 3 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BH15 4BT | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| BH15 4DG | 100% | 94% | 94% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Poole 965,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.7 km (1 mile) |
| Hamworthy 145,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | |
| Parkstone (Dorset) 229,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.2 km (2.6 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 8 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 24 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Ashmore Crescent Lake | 110 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Poole | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Poole Ferry Terminal Lower Hamworthy | 920 m (0.6 miles) |
| Car parks | Asda Poole Car Park | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| EV charging points | 4 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest InstaVolt Charging Station | 780 m (0.5 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Bournemouth Airport BOH | 13.9 km (8.6 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | Bristol Airport BRS | 89.6 km (56 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest The Adam Practice | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 2 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Crest Pharmacy | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest 201-203 Blandford Road | 150 m |
| Hospital | St Mary's Hospital | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) |
| Police station | Dorset Police | 2 km (1.3 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Cooperative Food Hamworthy New, Hamworthy | 470 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Tucker's Field 3,260 m² | 170 m |
| Play area | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 860 m² | 190 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Hamworthy Park 9.6 ha | 120 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3,260 m² | 470 m (0.3 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 0.5 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is The Old Rectory, a listed building (Grade II*), 250 m north. 6 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| The Old Rectory | Listed building, Grade II* | 250 m north |
| Town wall W of Thames Street | Scheduled monument | 1 km (0.6 miles) east |
| Poole Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Ham Copse | Wood | 910 m (0.6 miles) north |
| Gold Point | Wetland | 1.6 km (1 mile) south-west |
| Holes Bay | Bay | 1.6 km (1 mile) north |
| Gorse Hill | Hill | 2 km (1.2 miles) north-west |
| Rockley Vale | Valley | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) west |
| West Lake | Lake or reservoir | 3.2 km (2 miles) south-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 6.8 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.6 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 8.5 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 5 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 15 | 20 |
5 of the street's 20 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hamworthy Park Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 70 m | No overall grade (Mar 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Twin Sails Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 3–7 | 220 m | No published inspection |
| The Cornerstone Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 330 m | No published inspection |
| Old Town Infant School and Nursery | Primary | 3–7 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| Poole High School | Secondary | 11–18 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Twin Sails Infant School & Nursery BH15 4AX | School/college/university | 160 m | 5 Very good | 17 Oct 2025 |
| Jade Garden BH15 4AX | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 160 m | 5 Very good | 29 Sep 2022 |
| Dorset County Football Association Ltd, County Ground BH15 4BF | Other catering premises | 250 m | Exempt | |
| The Park Cafe BH15 4DH | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 260 m | 5 Very good | 2 Jun 2025 |
| The Power House (Poole) BH15 4BH | Other catering premises | 270 m | 5 Very good | 19 Mar 2026 |
| Jills Bakes BH15 4DH | Retailers - other | 270 m | Exempt | |
| Hamworthy United Football Club BH15 4BF | Pub/bar/nightclub | 270 m | Exempt | |
| Muddy Boots BH15 4BS | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 280 m | 5 Very good | 25 Nov 2025 |
| Missons Super Market BH15 4BH | Retailers - other | 280 m | 4 Good | 8 Jan 2026 |
| Tesco Express BH15 4AT | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 290 m | 5 Very good | 16 Sep 2025 |
| Cornerstone Academy Kitchen BH15 4BQ | School/college/university | 330 m | 5 Very good | 3 Nov 2022 |
| Fully Loaded Poole Ltd BH15 4BH | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 350 m | 5 Very good | 13 Aug 2025 |
| HaoWok BH15 4BH | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 350 m | 4 Good | 27 Jun 2025 |
| Dubai Vape BH15 4BH | Retailers - other | 380 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Hamworthy Liberal Club BH15 4AZ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 18 Oct 2022 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 20 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 18 |
| Shoplifting | 11 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 |
| Public order | 4 |
| Possession of weapons | 2 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near The Old Rope Walk (18); On or near Old School Place (17); On or near Old Rectory Mews (10); On or near Beccles Close (9); On or near Ashmore Avenue (9).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 48 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 17% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 27% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 63% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 41% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 2% | 1% |
| Social rented | 20% | 17% |
| Private rented | 14% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 48% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 31% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 8% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 18% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 63% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 3% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 12% | 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 | 6% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 27% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 25% | 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 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
Ashmore Avenue · Tuckers Lane · Moorings Close · Old School Place · Blandford Close · Old Rectory Mews · Beccles Close · Hounslow Close · The Old Rope Walk · Albany Gardens · Stone Close · Lulworth Avenue
All the streets in BH15 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.