Beach Road Poole
64 addresses across 6 postcodes (BH13), about 280 m long, classed as a minor road. USRN 30300467.
- Sales: 82 recorded sales since 1995; in 2026 the median was £357,500 across 2 sales.
- Energy: 47 homes have an energy certificate (C: 27, D: 12, E: 6, F: 2).
- 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 G; Band D in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole costs £2,436 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 0% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Branksome, about 2.2 km (1.4 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Branksome Chine Gardens, is about 100 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 6.5 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.5 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 17 to 34 m above sea level.
- Noise: 19 of its 64 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Westbourne Medical Centre, about 1.9 km (1.2 miles) away.
- People: About 430 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 81% of households owned their home and 49% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 12 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often anti-social behaviour.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | £357,500 | £330,000 | £385,000 |
| 2024 | 3 | £390,000 | £240,000 | £420,000 |
| 2023 | 4 | £435,000 | £420,000 | £450,000 |
| 2022 | 4 | £390,000 | £330,000 | £500,000 |
| 2021 | 4 | £335,000 | £230,000 | £500,000 |
| 2020 | 3 | £310,000 | £272,500 | £400,000 |
| 2019 | 2 | £340,000 | £290,000 | £390,000 |
| 2017 | 1 | £385,000 | £385,000 | £385,000 |
| 2016 | 1 | £275,000 | £275,000 | £275,000 |
| 2015 | 4 | £300,000 | £295,000 | £364,950 |
| 2014 | 4 | £312,000 | £288,000 | £498,500 |
| 2013 | 2 | £367,500 | £250,000 | £485,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Jun 2026 | FLAT 18, PINEBEACH COURT, 4 - 5 BH13 7BX | Flat or maisonette | £385,000 | Leasehold. |
| 16 Mar 2026 | FLAT 21, PINEBEACH COURT, 4 - 5 BH13 7BX | Flat or maisonette | £330,000 | Leasehold. |
| 19 Nov 2025 | FLAT 2, HIGH TREES, 2 BH13 7BT | Other | £410,000 | Leasehold. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 29 Oct 2024 | FLAT 9, BEACH CLOSE, 1 BH13 7BS | Flat or maisonette | £390,000 | Leasehold. |
| 29 Oct 2024 | FLAT 7, PINEBEACH COURT, 4 - 5 BH13 7BX | Flat or maisonette | £240,000 | Leasehold. |
| 30 Apr 2024 | FLAT 6, PINEBEACH COURT, 4 - 5 BH13 7BX | Flat or maisonette | £420,000 | Leasehold. |
| 26 Jun 2023 | FLAT 12, BEACH CLOSE, 1 BH13 7BS | Flat or maisonette | £445,000 | Leasehold. |
| 21 May 2023 | FLAT 20, PINEBEACH COURT, 4 - 5 BH13 7BX | Flat or maisonette | £450,000 | Leasehold. |
| 12 May 2023 | FLAT 19, PINEBEACH COURT, 4 - 5 BH13 7BX | Flat or maisonette | £425,000 | Leasehold. |
| 5 Jan 2023 | FLAT 7, HIGH TREES, 2 BH13 7BT | Flat or maisonette | £420,000 | Leasehold. |
| 4 Jan 2023 | 3, BRANKSOME CHINE COTTAGE, 3 BH13 7BU | Other | £3,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 2 Dec 2022 | FLAT 4, BEACH CLOSE, 1 BH13 7BS | Flat or maisonette | £425,000 | Leasehold. |
| 6 Jul 2022 | FLAT 17, PINEBEACH COURT, 4 - 5 BH13 7BX | Flat or maisonette | £500,000 | Leasehold. |
| 31 Mar 2022 | FLAT 9, HIGH TREES, 2 BH13 7BT | Flat or maisonette | £355,000 | Leasehold. |
| 18 Jan 2022 | FLAT 14, PINEBEACH COURT, 4 - 5 BH13 7BX | Flat or maisonette | £330,000 | Leasehold. |
| 30 Sep 2021 | FLAT 10, BEACH CLOSE, 1 BH13 7BS | Flat or maisonette | £355,000 | Leasehold. |
| 9 Sep 2021 | FLAT 4, BEACH CLOSE, 1 BH13 7BS | Flat or maisonette | £300,000 | Leasehold. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 30 Jun 2021 | FLAT 2, PINEBEACH COURT, 4 - 5 BH13 7BX | Flat or maisonette | £230,000 | Leasehold. |
| 29 Jun 2021 | 2, BRANKSOME CHINE COTTAGE, 3 BH13 7BU | Terraced | £500,000 | Leasehold. |
| 21 May 2021 | FLAT 11, BEACH CLOSE, 1 BH13 7BS | Flat or maisonette | £315,000 | Leasehold. |
| 17 Jun 2020 | FLAT 10, HIGH TREES, 2 BH13 7BT | Flat or maisonette | £272,500 | Leasehold. |
| 27 Feb 2020 | FLAT 12, PINEBEACH COURT, 4 - 5 BH13 7BX | Flat or maisonette | £400,000 | Leasehold. |
| 31 Jan 2020 | FLAT 5, PINEBEACH COURT, 4 - 5 BH13 7BX | Flat or maisonette | £310,000 | Leasehold. |
| 22 Mar 2019 | FLAT 9, BEACH CLOSE, 1 BH13 7BS | Flat or maisonette | £290,000 | Leasehold. |
| 31 Jan 2019 | FLAT 3, PINEBEACH COURT, 4 - 5 BH13 7BX | Flat or maisonette | £390,000 | Leasehold. |
| 4 Jan 2017 | FLAT 6, PINEBEACH COURT, 4 - 5 BH13 7BX | Flat or maisonette | £385,000 | Leasehold. |
| 19 Aug 2016 | FLAT 6, PINEBEACH COURT, 4 - 5 BH13 7BX | Flat or maisonette | £275,000 | Leasehold. |
| 26 Jun 2015 | FLAT 17, PINEBEACH COURT, 4 - 5 BH13 7BX | Detached | £300,000 | Leasehold. |
| 5 Jun 2015 | FLAT 10, PINEBEACH COURT, 4 - 5 BH13 7BX | Flat or maisonette | £364,950 | Leasehold. |
| 2 Apr 2015 | FLAT 6, BEACH CLOSE, 1 BH13 7BS | Flat or maisonette | £295,000 | Leasehold. |
| 3 Mar 2015 | FLAT 8, PINEBEACH COURT, 4 - 5 BH13 7BX | Flat or maisonette | £300,000 | Leasehold. |
| 16 Oct 2014 | FLAT 3, PINEBEACH COURT, 4 - 5 BH13 7BX | Flat or maisonette | £325,000 | Leasehold. |
| 3 Oct 2014 | FLAT 2, BEACH CLOSE, 1 BH13 7BS | Flat or maisonette | £299,000 | Leasehold. |
| 12 Jun 2014 | FLAT 6, HIGH TREES, 2 BH13 7BT | Flat or maisonette | £288,000 | Leasehold. |
| 16 May 2014 | 2, BRANKSOME CHINE COTTAGE, 3 BH13 7BU | Terraced | £498,500 | Leasehold. |
| 9 Aug 2013 | FLAT 1, HIGH TREES, 2 BH13 7BT | Flat or maisonette | £250,000 | Leasehold. |
| 26 Apr 2013 | 3, BRANKSOME CHINE COTTAGE, 3 BH13 7BU | Terraced | £485,000 | Leasehold. |
| 3 Aug 2012 | FLAT 3, PINEBEACH COURT, 4 - 5 BH13 7BX | Flat or maisonette | £250,000 | Leasehold. |
| 2 Apr 2012 | FLAT 11, PINEBEACH COURT, 4 - 5 BH13 7BX | Flat or maisonette | £280,000 | Leasehold. |
| 16 Dec 2011 | FLAT 5, BEACH CLOSE, 1 BH13 7BS | Flat or maisonette | £260,000 | Leasehold. |
| 7 Oct 2011 | FLAT 7, BEACH CLOSE, 1 BH13 7BS | Flat or maisonette | £250,000 | Leasehold. |
| 7 Oct 2011 | FLAT 12, HIGH TREES, 2 BH13 7BT | Flat or maisonette | £235,000 | Leasehold. |
| 23 May 2011 | FLAT 14, PINEBEACH COURT, 4 - 5 BH13 7BX | Flat or maisonette | £240,000 | Leasehold. |
| 27 Sep 2010 | FLAT 2, BEACH CLOSE, 1 BH13 7BS | Flat or maisonette | £240,000 | Leasehold. |
| 24 Aug 2010 | FLAT 5, BEACH CLOSE, 1 BH13 7BS | Flat or maisonette | £249,950 | Leasehold. |
| 15 Jun 2010 | FLAT 12, PINEBEACH COURT, 4 - 5 BH13 7BX | Flat or maisonette | £295,000 | Leasehold. |
| 4 May 2010 | 3, BRANKSOME CHINE COTTAGE, 3 BH13 7BU | Terraced | £340,000 | Leasehold. |
| 13 Mar 2009 | FLAT 10, PINEBEACH COURT, 4 - 5 BH13 7BX | Flat or maisonette | £220,000 | Leasehold. |
| 17 Nov 2008 | FLAT 12, BEACH CLOSE, 1 BH13 7BS | Flat or maisonette | £250,000 | Leasehold. |
| 7 Apr 2008 | FLAT 18, PINEBEACH COURT, 4 - 5 BH13 7BX | Flat or maisonette | £300,000 | Leasehold. |
Energy performance certificates
47 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 102 m². Most common: Flat (44); House, end-terrace (2); House, mid-terrace (1). Built: 1950-1966 (29); 1967-1975 (10); 1976-1982 (5). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (40); rented (private) (3).
Each home's certificates and sales (30 addresses)
- 1 Branksome Chine Cottage, 3 Beach Road, Branksome Park
- 2 Branksome Chine Cottage, 3, Beach Road, Branksome Park
- 3 Branksome Chine Cottage, 3, Beach Road, Branksome Park
- Flat 1 High Trees, 2, Beach Road, Branksome Park
- Flat 2 Beach Close, 1, Beach Road, Branksome Park
- Flat 2 High Trees, 2, Beach Road, Branksome Park
- Flat 3 Beach Close, 1, Beach Road, Branksome Park
- Flat 3 High Trees, 2, Beach Road, Branksome Park
- Flat 4 Beach Close, 1, Beach Road, Branksome Park
- Flat 5 Beach Close, 1, Beach Road, Branksome Park
- Flat 5 High Trees, 2, Beach Road, Branksome Park
- Flat 6 High Trees, 2, Beach Road, Branksome Park
- Flat 6 Pinebeach Court, 4-5, Beach Road, Branksome Park
- Flat 7 High Trees, 2, Beach Road, Branksome Park
- Flat 7, Beach Close, 1, Beach Road, Branksome Park
- Flat 8 High Trees, 2, Beach Road, Branksome Park
- Flat 8 Pinebeach Court, 4-5, Beach Road, Branksome Park
- Flat 9 High Trees, 2, Beach Road, Branksome Park
- Flat 10 High Trees, 2, Beach Road, Branksome Park
- Flat 11 Beach Close, 1, Beach Road, Branksome Park
- Flat 11 High Trees, 2, Beach Road, Branksome Park
- Flat 12 High Trees, 2, Beach Road, Branksome Park
- Flat 14 High Trees, 2, Beach Road, Branksome Park
- Flat 14 Pinebeach Court, 4-5, Beach Road, Branksome Park
- Flat 15 High Trees, 2, Beach Road, Branksome Park
- Flat 17 High Trees, 2, Beach Road, Branksome Park
- Flat 17 Pinebeach Court, 4-5, Beach Road, Branksome Park
- Flat 19 Pinebeach Court, 4-5, Beach Road, Branksome Park
- Flat 23 Pinebeach Court, 4-5, Beach Road, Branksome Park
- Flat 24, Pinebeach Court 4-5, Beach Road
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 G (39% of about 1,200 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: yes, Branksome Park and Chine Gardens (council page). Extensions, demolition, some windows and doors, and work on trees need consent.
- 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)
- Beach Road Car Park: up to 60 homes, not permissioned (140 m)
- 2-10 Haven Road, Poole, BH13 7LP: up to 20 homes, not permissioned (520 m (0.3 miles))
- Burnage Court, 6 Martello Park, Poole, BH13 7BA: up to 13 homes, permissioned (540 m (0.3 miles))
- 1 De Mauley Road, Poole, BH13 7HD: up to 8 homes, permissioned (780 m (0.5 miles))
Roadworks
Finished in the last three months
- 9 October 2026 to 20 October 2026: SOUTHERN GAS NETWORKS PLC, Utility repair and maintenance works, some carriageway incursion, on the footway, carriageway (standard works)
- 30 September 2026 to 9 October 2026: SOUTHERN GAS NETWORKS PLC, Utility repair and maintenance works, some carriageway incursion, on the footway, carriageway (standard works)
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 64 addresses are between 17 m and 34 m above sea level (20 m on average); the ground rises about 17 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BH13 7BD | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| BH13 7BN | 100% | 100% | 50% | 0% |
| BH13 7BS | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| BH13 7BT | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| BH13 7BU | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| BH13 7BX | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Branksome 280,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) |
| Parkstone (Dorset) 229,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3 km (1.9 miles) | |
| Bournemouth 2.7 million journeys in 2024–25 | 4.1 km (2.6 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 7 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 15 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Branksome Chine Canford Cliffs | 210 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bournemouth Station Lansdowne | 4 km (2.5 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Sandbanks Ferry Terminal | 3.6 km (2.3 miles) |
| Car parks | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Branksome Chine Surface Car Park | 330 m |
| EV charging points | 6 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Be.EV Charging Station | 310 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Bournemouth Airport BOH | 9.7 km (6 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | Bristol Airport BRS | 93.8 km (58 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Westbourne Medical Centre | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 1 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Day Lewis Pharmacy | 590 m (0.4 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental On The Banks | 590 m (0.4 miles) |
| Hospital | Herbert Hospital | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
| Police station | Dorset Police | 4.9 km (3.1 miles) |
| Cash machines | ATM | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Branksome Chine Gardens 8.9 ha | 100 m |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,630 m² | 760 m (0.5 miles) |
| Playing field | Unnamed 8.8 ha | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) |
| Allotments | Blake Dean Allotments 2,690 m² | 2.3 km (1.5 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 16 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Compton Acres, a registered park or garden (Grade II*), 900 m (0.6 miles) west. 5 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Compton Acres | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 900 m (0.6 miles) west |
| Upper, Central and Lower Pleasure Gardens, and Coy Pond Gardens | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) north-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Branksome Chine | Valley | 150 m east |
| Branksome Dene Chine | Beach | 780 m (0.5 miles) east |
| Branksome Park Wood | Wood | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) north |
| Evening Hill | Hill | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) west |
| Coy Pond | Lake or reservoir | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) north |
| Blue Lagoon | Wetland | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 6.5 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.5 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 8.3 | 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 | 19 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 45 | 64 |
19 of the street's 64 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lilliput Church of England Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Good (Jul 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shacks by the Shore BH13 6LP | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 200 m | 5 Very good | 5 Dec 2024 |
| Rockwater BH13 6LP | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 330 m | 5 Very good | 15 Jul 2025 |
| Branksome Chine Kiosk BH13 6LP | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 330 m | 5 Very good | 13 Jun 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Parking Area (7); On or near Pinecliff Road (4); On or near Oratory Gardens (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 71 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 7% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 62% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 81% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 66% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 3% | 17% |
| Private rented | 16% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 26% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 8% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 65% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 1% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 44% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 47% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 4% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 4% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 63% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 11% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 49% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 10% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 98% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 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
- Energy certificates New energy certificate: band F, house, end-terrace (lodged 22 October 2026) found 2 November 2026
Postcodes on this street
- BH13 7BX: 27 addresses of 132 in the postcode
- BH13 7BT: 17 addresses
- BH13 7BS: 14 addresses
- BH13 7BU: 4 addresses
- BH13 7BD: 1 address of 60 in the postcode
- BH13 7BN: 1 address of 106 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Seaward Path · Pinecliff Road · Oratory Gardens · West Undercliff Promenade · Martello Road · Lakeside Road
All the streets in BH13 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.