Bridle Crescent Bournemouth
18 addresses across 2 postcodes (BH7), about 160 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 3708551.
- Sales: 27 recorded sales since 1995; in 2024 the median was £575,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 8 homes have an energy certificate (C: 2, D: 4, E: 1, F: 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 D; Band D in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole costs £2,436 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 47% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Pokesdown, about 1.6 km (1 mile) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 80 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 8.2 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.9 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 7 to 9 m above sea level.
- Noise: 10 of its 18 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Grove Surgery, about 1.4 km (0.9 miles) away, with 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 550 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 83% of households owned their home and 35% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 73 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | £575,000 | £575,000 | £575,000 |
| 2023 | 1 | £575,000 | £575,000 | £575,000 |
| 2022 | 1 | £575,000 | £575,000 | £575,000 |
| 2021 | 2 | £437,500 | £350,000 | £525,000 |
| 2019 | 1 | £450,000 | £450,000 | £450,000 |
| 2017 | 1 | £380,000 | £380,000 | £380,000 |
| 2016 | 1 | £478,000 | £478,000 | £478,000 |
| 2015 | 1 | £445,000 | £445,000 | £445,000 |
| 2014 | 2 | £337,475 | £335,000 | £339,950 |
| 2013 | 1 | £265,000 | £265,000 | £265,000 |
| 2008 | 1 | £440,000 | £440,000 | £440,000 |
| 2007 | 3 | £435,000 | £287,500 | £460,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Feb 2024 | 6 BH7 6SJ | Detached | £575,000 | |
| 22 Sep 2023 | 11 BH7 6SJ | Detached | £575,000 | |
| 4 Nov 2022 | 7 BH7 6SJ | Detached | £575,000 | |
| 12 Nov 2021 | 6 BH7 6SJ | Detached | £525,000 | |
| 21 Jan 2021 | 24 BH7 6SJ | Detached | £350,000 | |
| 4 Mar 2019 | 11 BH7 6SJ | Detached | £450,000 | |
| 20 Dec 2017 | 7 BH7 6SJ | Detached | £380,000 | |
| 25 Oct 2016 | 10 BH7 6SJ | Detached | £478,000 | |
| 25 Sep 2015 | 16 BH7 6SJ | Detached | £445,000 | |
| 19 Sep 2014 | 6 BH7 6SJ | Detached | £339,950 | |
| 11 Aug 2014 | 24 BH7 6SJ | Detached | £335,000 | |
| 12 Dec 2013 | BRIDLE COTTAGE, 13 BH7 6SJ | Detached | £265,000 | |
| 16 May 2008 | 18 BH7 6SJ | Detached | £440,000 | |
| 13 Sep 2007 | 16 BH7 6SJ | Detached | £435,000 | |
| 13 Jun 2007 | 14 BH7 6SJ | Detached | £460,000 | New build. |
| 8 May 2007 | 22 BH7 6SJ | Detached | £287,500 | |
| 22 Jun 2006 | 10 BH7 6SJ | Detached | £290,000 | |
| 16 Dec 2005 | 6 BH7 6SJ | Detached | £273,000 | |
| 6 Jul 2005 | 7 BH7 6SJ | Detached | £230,000 | |
| 6 Aug 2003 | 11 BH7 6SJ | Detached | £237,000 | |
| 19 Dec 2001 | 22 BH7 6SJ | Detached | £190,000 | |
| 26 Jan 2001 | 18 BH7 6SJ | Detached | £320,000 | |
| 8 Dec 2000 | 7 BH7 6SJ | Detached | £138,000 | |
| 14 Aug 1998 | 10 BH7 6SJ | Detached | £159,950 | |
| 18 Oct 1996 | 20 BH7 6SJ | Detached | £91,950 | New build. |
| 25 Jul 1996 | 18 BH7 6SJ | Detached | £118,000 | |
| 10 May 1996 | 10 BH7 6SJ | Detached | £96,000 |
Energy performance certificates
8 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 131 m². Most common: House, detached (8). Built: 1930-1949 (4); 2003-2006 (2); 1950-1966 (2). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (6); rented (private) (1).
Each home's certificates and sales (6 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 D (34% of about 700 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)
- 107 Southwick Road: up to 12 homes, permissioned (620 m (0.4 miles))
- Brandon Tool Hire 2 Jumpers Avenue: up to 16 homes, not permissioned (660 m (0.4 miles))
- 55 Southwick Road and 11a Warnford Road: up to 23 homes, permissioned (690 m (0.4 miles))
- The Stourvale public house 259 Barrack Road: up to 15 homes, not permissioned (690 m (0.4 miles))
- 217-225 Barrack Road: up to 29 homes, permissioned (790 m (0.5 miles))
- 217-225 Barrack Road Commons BH23 2AX: up to 34 homes, permissioned (790 m (0.5 miles))
- Dragon Palace restaurant 215 Barrack Road: up to 9 homes, not permissioned (820 m (0.5 miles))
- 191 - 193 Barrack Road and land to rear: up to 18 homes, not permissioned (930 m (0.6 miles))
Roadworks
Finished in the last three months
- 6 August 2026: BT, Utility asset works, no carriageway incursion, on the verge (minor works)
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| BH7 6SJ | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| BH7 6SH | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 4 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 18 addresses are between 7 m and 9 m above sea level (8 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BH7 6SH | 100% | 47% | 47% | 0% |
| BH7 6SJ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Pokesdown 377,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Christchurch 484,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | |
| Bournemouth 2.7 million journeys in 2024–25 | 4.2 km (2.6 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 8 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 31 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Iford Gardens | 80 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Boscombe | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Tuckton Tea Gardens Ferry Landing | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| Car parks | Seabourne Road Car Park | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| EV charging points | 4 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Osprey Charging Station | 700 m (0.4 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Bournemouth Airport BOH | 4.9 km (3 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | Bristol Airport BRS | 95.5 km (59 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Grove Surgery | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 2 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Pharmacycare Travel And Health Clinic | 710 m (0.4 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Avon Dental Practice | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Hospital | Bournemouth Hospital Cap | 1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Police station | Christchurch Police Station | 1.7 km (1 mile) |
| Cash machines | Nisa Local, Southbourne Cashzone | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 9.4 ha | 80 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Unnamed 15 ha | 500 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | Unnamed 1,270 m² | 840 m (0.5 miles) |
| Playing field | Unnamed 4.0 ha | 860 m (0.5 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Lingdale Road Allotments 3.0 ha | 780 m (0.5 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 26 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Round barrow on St Catherine's Hill camp, a scheduled monument, 1.8 km (1.1 miles) north-east. 2 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Round barrow on St Catherine's Hill camp | Scheduled monument | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) north-east |
| World War II pillbox and tank traps in former railway yard N of town | Scheduled monument | 2 km (1.2 miles) east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Grove Copse | Wood | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) north |
| Brewhouse Hole | Lake or reservoir | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) east |
| Fisherman's Walk | Beach | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) south |
| St Catherine's Hill | Hill | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) north |
| Coward's Marsh | Wetland | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) north-east |
| Honeycombe Chine | Valley | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) south-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 8.2 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 70 to 74 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 65 to 69 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 8 | 18 | 18 |
10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stourfield Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | 710 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Feb 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Stourfield Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 710 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Avonbourne Boys' Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Outstanding (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St James' Church of England Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Avonbourne Girls Academy | Secondary | 11–19 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No overall grade (Oct 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding |
| Avonwood Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Outstanding (Apr 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Christchurch Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| Christchurch Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | 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 |
| Pokesdown Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Jul 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Jewell Academy Bournemouth | Primary | 4–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No overall grade (Feb 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Parade Fish & Chips BH7 6SH | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 60 m | 5 Very good | 4 Jan 2023 |
| Iford Dixyland BH7 6SH | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 60 m | 5 Very good | 4 Jan 2023 |
| Hong Kong Kitchen BH7 6SH | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 60 m | 5 Very good | 6 Mar 2024 |
| Iford Tandoori BH7 6SH | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 60 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 30 Sep 2025 |
| Iford Bridge Tavern BH6 5RG | Pub/bar/nightclub | 200 m | 5 Very good | 21 Oct 2022 |
| Iford Baptist Church BH6 5RG | Other catering premises | 200 m | 5 Very good | 27 Mar 2025 |
| Iford Bridge Nursery and Pre-School BH6 5RG | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 200 m | 5 Very good | 16 Feb 2026 |
| St Peter's Catholic Primary School BH7 6RG | School/college/university | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 12 Dec 2025 |
| St Claires @ St Peters BH7 6RG | School/college/university | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 11 Mar 2019 |
| The Cranleigh BH6 5PY | Pub/bar/nightclub | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 6 Feb 2023 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 23 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 21 |
| Vehicle crime | 7 |
| Public order | 6 |
| Drugs | 5 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Other crime | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Park/Open Space (35); On or near Water Lane (14); On or near Old Bridge Road (11); On or near Holmfield Avenue (4); On or near Bedford Crescent (3).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 48 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 13% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 27% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 83% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 45% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | under 1% | 17% |
| Private rented | 16% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 59% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 3% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 28% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | under 1% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 34% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 51% | 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) | 69% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 10% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 35% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 15% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 93% | 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
- Food hygiene ratings Iford Bridge Nursery and Pre-School (hospitals/childcare/caring premises, BH6 5RG) re-inspected, still 5 Very good (rated 16 February 2026) found 3 November 2026
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Sheepwash Lane · Castle Parade · Iford Gardens · Old Bridge Road · Bedford Crescent · Water Lane · Holmfield Avenue · Ovington Gardens · Hursley Close · Ashford Road · Cheriton Avenue · Colemore Road
All the streets in BH7 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.