Bayside Close Poole
18 addresses across 2 postcodes (BH15), about 70 m long, classed as a restricted local access road. USRN 30303266.
- Sales: 20 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £285,000 across 2 sales.
- Energy: 16 homes have an energy certificate (A: 10, B: 6).
- 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 17% to 96% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Hamworthy, about 1.3 km (0.8 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Tucker's Field, is about 220 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: Its addresses are 4 to 5 m above sea level.
- Noise: 7 of its 18 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is The Adam Practice, about 600 m (0.4 miles) away.
- People: About 300 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 42% of households owned their home and 21% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 110 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 | 2 | £285,000 | £220,000 | £350,000 |
| 2024 | 1 | £365,000 | £365,000 | £365,000 |
| 2020 | 4 | £205,000 | £185,000 | £300,000 |
| 2019 | 12 | £295,000 | £185,000 | £315,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Jul 2025 | FLAT 1, 2 BH15 4FW | Flat or maisonette | £220,000 | Leasehold. |
| 31 Mar 2025 | 11 BH15 4FW | Terraced | £350,000 | |
| 7 Mar 2024 | 19 BH15 4FW | Semi-detached | £365,000 | |
| 4 Dec 2020 | 10 BH15 4FW | Detached | £300,000 | |
| 27 Feb 2020 | FLAT 5, 2 BH15 4FW | Flat or maisonette | £215,000 | Leasehold. |
| 17 Jan 2020 | FLAT 4, 2 BH15 4FW | Flat or maisonette | £185,000 | Leasehold. |
| 10 Jan 2020 | FLAT 1, 2 BH15 4FW | Flat or maisonette | £195,000 | Leasehold. |
| 12 Dec 2019 | 18 BH15 4FW | Terraced | £295,000 | New build. |
| 12 Dec 2019 | FLAT 2, 2 BH15 4FW | Flat or maisonette | £195,000 | Leasehold. |
| 12 Dec 2019 | FLAT 3, 2 BH15 4FW | Flat or maisonette | £185,000 | Leasehold. |
| 29 Nov 2019 | 15 BH15 4FW | Terraced | £295,000 | New build. |
| 21 Oct 2019 | 16 BH15 4FW | Terraced | £293,000 | New build. |
| 18 Oct 2019 | 12 BH15 4FW | Terraced | £293,000 | New build. |
| 4 Oct 2019 | 19 BH15 4FW | Semi-detached | £315,000 | New build. |
| 6 Sep 2019 | 14 BH15 4FW | Terraced | £298,000 | New build. |
| 22 May 2019 | 17 BH15 4FW | Terraced | £295,000 | New build. |
| 10 May 2019 | 20 BH15 4FW | Semi-detached | £315,000 | New build. |
| 3 May 2019 | 13 BH15 4FW | Terraced | £299,950 | New build. |
| 30 Apr 2019 | 11 BH15 4FW | Terraced | £305,000 | New build. |
| 19 Jan 2018 | 18 BH15 4FW | Other | £625,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
Energy performance certificates
16 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 97 m². Most common: Flat (5); House, end-terrace (4); House, mid-terrace (4). Built: 2019 (16).
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 (770 m (0.5 miles))
- Pilkingtons Tiles Ltd., Blandford Road, Poole, BH15 4AR: up to 161 homes, permissioned (920 m (0.6 miles))
- Sydenhams Timber Yard, Blandford Road, Poole, BH15 4BA: up to 353 homes, permissioned (1 km (0.6 miles))
- Former James Brothers Site, Blandford Road, Poole, BH15 4AW: up to 99 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 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 18 addresses are between 4 m and 5 m above sea level (5 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BH15 4AZ | 96% | 96% | 96% | 0% |
| BH15 4FW | 100% | 17% | 17% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Hamworthy 145,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Poole 965,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | |
| Parkstone (Dorset) 229,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.3 km (2.7 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 9 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 27 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Hamworthy Liberal Club Lake | 40 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Poole | 2 km (1.3 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Poole Ferry Terminal Lower Hamworthy | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Car parks | Asda Poole Car Park | 1.5 km (1 mile) |
| EV charging points | 4 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest InstaVolt Charging Station | 580 m (0.4 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Bournemouth Airport BOH | 13.9 km (8.6 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | Bristol Airport BRS | 89.2 km (55 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest The Adam Practice | 600 m (0.4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 2 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Crest Pharmacy | 600 m (0.4 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest 201-203 Blandford Road | 340 m |
| Hospital | St Mary's Hospital | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) |
| Police station | Dorset Police | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Cooperative Food Hamworthy New, Hamworthy | 90 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Tucker's Field 3,260 m² | 220 m |
| Play area | 6 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 860 m² | 560 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.9 ha | 360 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3,260 m² | 460 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*), 280 m east. 4 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* | 280 m east |
| Town wall W of Thames Street | Scheduled monument | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) east |
| Poole Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.8 km (1.8 miles) east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Ham Copse | Wood | 530 m (0.3 miles) north |
| Holes Bay | Bay | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) north-east |
| Gold Point | Wetland | 1.6 km (1 mile) south-west |
| Gorse Hill | Hill | 1.7 km (1 mile) west |
| Rockley Vale | Valley | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) west |
| West Lake | Lake or reservoir | 3.6 km (2.2 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 65 to 69 | 1 | 0 |
| 60 to 64 | 6 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 11 | 18 |
7 of the street's 18 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Twin Sails Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 3–7 | 190 m | No published inspection |
| The Cornerstone Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 330 m | No published inspection |
| Hamworthy Park Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 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 |
| Old Town Infant School and Nursery | Primary | 3–7 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
| Bayside Academy | Primary | 4–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Report card (Mar 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Poole High School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hamworthy Liberal Club BH15 4AZ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 10 m | 5 Very good | 18 Oct 2022 |
| Bitesize Sisters BH15 4AZ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 10 m | 5 Very good | 24 Apr 2026 |
| Dubai Vape BH15 4BH | Retailers - other | 70 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Fully Loaded Poole Ltd BH15 4BH | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 80 m | 5 Very good | 13 Aug 2025 |
| HaoWok BH15 4BH | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 80 m | 4 Good | 27 Jun 2025 |
| Co-op (BH15 4BH) BH15 4BH | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 90 m | 5 Very good | 30 May 2025 |
| Rainbow BH15 4HW | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 100 m | 4 Good | 12 Jun 2025 |
| Pizzarella BH15 4HW | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 100 m | 5 Very good | 5 Aug 2024 |
| Missons Super Market BH15 4BH | Retailers - other | 160 m | 4 Good | 8 Jan 2026 |
| Khybar Indian Takeaway BH15 4HW | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 160 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 15 Apr 2026 |
| All-Ways Friday BH15 4HW | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 160 m | 4 Good | 15 Jul 2026 |
| The Power House (Poole) BH15 4BH | Other catering premises | 160 m | 5 Very good | 19 Mar 2026 |
| Muddy Boots BH15 4BS | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 190 m | 5 Very good | 25 Nov 2025 |
| Dorset House BH15 4HL | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 310 m | 5 Very good | 19 Nov 2025 |
| King's Fish and Chips BH15 4HJ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 310 m | 5 Very good | 13 Sep 2023 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 29 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 28 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 15 |
| Public order | 10 |
| Other theft | 7 |
| Burglary | 7 |
| Shoplifting | 6 |
| Robbery | 4 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Hounslow Close (19); On or near Old School Place (17); On or near Westport Gardens (16); On or near Supermarket (12); On or near Legion Road (9).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 49 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 17% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 30% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 42% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 13% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 37% | 17% |
| Private rented | 20% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 53% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 5% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 32% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 6% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 18% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 61% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 6% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 13% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 77% | 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) | 21% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 30% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 92% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 2% | 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
Westport Gardens · Hinchliffe Close · Lanark Close · Legion Close · Albany Gardens · Saxon Close · Hinchliffe Road · Coles Avenue · Hounslow Close · Beccles Close · Old School Place · Rockley Mews
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.