Branders Close Bournemouth
9 addresses across 2 postcodes (BH6), about 90 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 3708001.
- Sales: 17 recorded sales since 1995; in 2022 the median was £632,500 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 7 homes have an energy certificate (C: 2, D: 4, F: 1).
- Flood: 3 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 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 Christchurch, about 1.2 km (0.8 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 150 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 6.1 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.5 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 3 to 5 m above sea level.
- Noise: None of its addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Stour Surgery, about 1 km (0.6 miles) away.
- People: About 250 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 93% of households owned their home and 33% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 8 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often burglary.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | £632,500 | £632,500 | £632,500 |
| 2020 | 2 | £460,000 | £460,000 | £460,000 |
| 2019 | 1 | £495,000 | £495,000 | £495,000 |
| 2018 | 1 | £540,000 | £540,000 | £540,000 |
| 2017 | 1 | £420,000 | £420,000 | £420,000 |
| 2013 | 1 | £355,000 | £355,000 | £355,000 |
| 2009 | 1 | £250,000 | £250,000 | £250,000 |
| 2006 | 1 | £297,000 | £297,000 | £297,000 |
| 2004 | 1 | £259,950 | £259,950 | £259,950 |
| 2003 | 1 | £239,000 | £239,000 | £239,000 |
| 2002 | 1 | £205,000 | £205,000 | £205,000 |
| 1999 | 1 | £136,000 | £136,000 | £136,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Aug 2022 | 4 BH6 4LW | Detached | £632,500 | |
| 7 Dec 2020 | 1 BH6 4LW | Detached | £460,000 | |
| 27 Nov 2020 | 5 BH6 4LW | Detached | £460,000 | |
| 12 Feb 2019 | 4 BH6 4LW | Detached | £495,000 | |
| 17 Jan 2018 | 8 BH6 4LW | Detached | £540,000 | |
| 24 Apr 2017 | 4 BH6 4LW | Detached | £420,000 | |
| 27 Nov 2013 | 2 BH6 4LW | Detached | £355,000 | |
| 21 Jan 2009 | 6 BH6 4LW | Detached | £250,000 | |
| 6 Apr 2006 | 7 BH6 4LW | Detached | £297,000 | |
| 16 Apr 2004 | 2 BH6 4LW | Detached | £259,950 | |
| 12 Dec 2003 | 6 BH6 4LW | Detached | £239,000 | |
| 30 Apr 2002 | 1 BH6 4LW | Detached | £205,000 | |
| 9 Mar 1999 | 8 BH6 4LW | Detached | £136,000 | |
| 15 May 1998 | 7 BH6 4LW | Detached | £124,000 | |
| 11 Aug 1997 | 1 BH6 4LW | Detached | £124,000 | |
| 19 May 1995 | 7 BH6 4LW | Detached | £73,000 | |
| 13 Apr 1995 | 3 BH6 4LW | Detached | £67,500 |
Energy performance certificates
7 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 86 m². Most common: Bungalow, detached (7). Built: 1950-1966 (7). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (7).
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 E (45% of about 860 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)
- Overcliff House Care Home, 2 Cellars Farm Road, Bournemouth, BH6 4DL: up to 9 homes, permissioned (850 m (0.5 miles))
- The Fountain 1 High Street Christchurch Town BH23 1AE: up to 8 homes, permissioned (900 m (0.6 miles))
- Magistrates Court site: up to 169 homes, not permissioned (1 km (0.6 miles))
- 15-20 Saxon Square: up to 8 homes, not 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, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 3 at medium risk and 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| BH6 4LW | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| BH6 4LL | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 3 / 4 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 9 addresses are between 3 m and 5 m above sea level (4 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BH6 4LL | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| BH6 4LW | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Christchurch 484,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
| Pokesdown 377,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3 km (1.9 miles) | |
| Hinton Admiral 134,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.6 km (3.5 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 1 stop within 400 m (0.2 miles), 19 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Nugent Road Southbourne | 380 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Boscombe | 3.9 km (2.4 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Wick Christchurch Ferry Landing | 240 m |
| Car parks | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Christchurch Riverlands Car Park | 250 m |
| EV charging points | 12 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest bp pulse Charging Station | 350 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Bournemouth Airport BOH | 7.1 km (4.4 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | Bristol Airport BRS | 97.9 km (61 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Stour Surgery | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 4 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Healthpoint Pharmacy | 690 m (0.4 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 11 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Finest Smile Dental Studio | 500 m (0.3 miles) |
| Hospital | Christchurch Hospital | 2 km (1.3 miles) |
| Police station | Christchurch Police Station | 1.9 km (1.1 miles) |
| Cash machines | Cashpoint® 4 Castle Street Lloyds Bank | 880 m (0.5 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 6.9 ha | 150 m |
| Play area | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,480 m² | 230 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.7 ha | 370 m |
| Allotments | Douglas Avenue Allotments 2,150 m² | 830 m (0.5 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 8.9 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Bowl barrow 390m east of Tuckton Roundabout, a scheduled monument, 180 m north-west. 97 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 5 of them Grade I and 6 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Bowl barrow 390m east of Tuckton Roundabout | Scheduled monument | 180 m north-west |
| Place Mill | Listed building, Grade II* | 690 m (0.4 miles) north-east |
| Red House Museum | Listed building, Grade II* | 730 m (0.5 miles) north-east |
| Priory Cottage | Listed building, Grade II* | 730 m (0.5 miles) north-east |
| Site of Town Walls in, and E of, Druitt Gardens | Scheduled monument | 770 m (0.5 miles) north |
| Christchurch Priory and Parish Church | Listed building, Grade I | 800 m (0.5 miles) north-east |
| Pre-Conquest monastery, early Christian cemetery, Augustinian priory and a motte and bailey castle at Christchurch | Scheduled monument | 810 m (0.5 miles) north-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Clay Pool | Tidal water | 730 m (0.5 miles) east |
| Brewhouse Hole | Lake or reservoir | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) north |
| Grimbury Marsh | Wetland | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) east |
| Warren Hill | Hill | 2 km (1.3 miles) south-east |
| Grove Copse | Wood | 3 km (1.9 miles) north-west |
| Honeycombe Chine | Valley | 4.1 km (2.5 miles) west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 6.1 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.5 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 8.1 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 55 | 9 | 9 | 9 |
None of the street's 9 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, railways or aircraft.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Katharine's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 460 m (0.3 miles) | Outstanding (Jun 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| The Priory Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 660 m (0.4 miles) | Report card (May 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Needs attention; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Needs attention; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Twynham School | Secondary | 11–19 | 670 m (0.4 miles) | Good (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Peter's Catholic Comprehensive School Roman Catholic | All-through | 4–18 | 820 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Sep 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Christchurch Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Christchurch Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; 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 |
| Mudeford Community Infants' School | Primary | 4–7 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | No published inspection |
| Stourfield Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | Good (Feb 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Stourfield Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cherry Tree Lodge BH6 4LB | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 210 m | 5 Very good | 24 Oct 2025 |
| Ludo Lounge Cafe/Bar BH6 3RS | Pub/bar/nightclub | 220 m | 5 Very good | 20 Mar 2023 |
| Wickmeads Care Home BH6 4LG | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 350 m | 5 Very good | 30 May 2025 |
| The Captains Club Hotel & Spa BH23 1HU | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 370 m | 5 Very good | 20 Feb 2025 |
| Almo's BH6 4EH | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 2 Jul 2025 |
| Christchurch Rowing Club BH23 1HU | Pub/bar/nightclub | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 14 Nov 2019 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Burglary | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Magnolia Close (2); On or near Honeybourne Crescent (2); On or near Cringle Avenue (1); On or near Thornbury Road (1); On or near Branders Lane (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 65 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 8% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 50% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 93% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 74% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 2% | 17% |
| Private rented | 5% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 35% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 55% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | under 1% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 46% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 39% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 5% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 55% | 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) | 33% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 15% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 13% | 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 9 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
Duncliff Road · Branders Lane · Wick Lane · Ariel Close · Riversdale Road · Ariel Drive · Honeybourne Crescent · Magnolia Close · Cringle Avenue · Thornbury Road · Verwood Crescent · Belfield Road
All the streets in BH6 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.