Broom Lane Bournemouth
2 addresses across 2 postcodes (BH6), about 110 m long, classed as a secondary access road. USRN 3771129.
- 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 B; 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 Pokesdown, about 820 m (0.5 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Fishermans Walk, is about 60 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 7.0 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.6 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 34 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 2 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Beaufort Road Surgery, about 330 m away, with 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 630 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 34% of households owned their home and 34% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 158 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often anti-social behaviour.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
No certificates found for addresses on this street.
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 B (29% of about 800 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: yes, Southbourne Grove (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)
- 65-67 Southbourne Grove: up to 10 homes, permissioned (180 m)
- 46-48 Southbourne Grove: up to 10 homes, permissioned (190 m)
- 4 Stourcliffe Avenue: up to 5 homes, permissioned (300 m)
- 36-40 Southwood Avenue, Bournemouth, BH6 3QB: up to 16 homes, permissioned (460 m (0.3 miles))
- Gainsborough Court, Cromwell Road: up to 9 homes, permissioned (560 m (0.3 miles))
- 30-32 Seabourne Road: up to 6 homes, permissioned (660 m (0.4 miles))
- Viking Court, 47 Southbourne Overcliff Drive, Bournemouth, BH6 3NJ: up to 10 homes, permissioned (750 m (0.5 miles))
- 1089-1091 Christchurch Road: up to 5 homes, permissioned (930 m (0.6 miles))
Roadworks
Finished in the last three months
- 13 October 2026: SOUTH WEST WATER, Utility repair and maintenance works, no carriageway incursion, on the carriageway (immediate - urgent works)
- 15 September 2026: SOUTH WEST WATER, Utility repair and maintenance works, some carriageway incursion, on the carriageway (immediate - urgent 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 addresses are about 34 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BH6 3QS | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| BH6 3SP | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Pokesdown 377,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 820 m (0.5 miles) |
| Christchurch 484,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) | |
| Bournemouth 2.7 million journeys in 2024–25 | 3.3 km (2.1 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 9 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 31 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Fishermans Walk West Southbourne | 110 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Boscombe | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Tuckton Tea Gardens Ferry Landing | 2 km (1.2 miles) |
| Car parks | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Woodside Road Car Park | 180 m |
| EV charging points | 6 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Mer | 160 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Bournemouth Airport BOH | 6.3 km (3.9 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | Bristol Airport BRS | 96.5 km (60 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Beaufort Road Surgery | 330 m |
| Pharmacies | 6 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Boots | 130 m |
| NHS dentists | 8 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Wentworth Clinic Dental Practice | 30 m |
| Hospital | Kings Park Hospital | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Police station | Dorset Police | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Tesco Bank ATM | 110 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Fishermans Walk 1.9 ha | 60 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Unnamed 9.5 ha | 420 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,800 m² | 450 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | Unnamed 4,670 m² | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Allotments | Lingdale Road Allotments 3.0 ha | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 11 hectares in all.
Landmarks
7 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Fisherman's Walk | Beach | 720 m (0.4 miles) south-east |
| Honeycombe Chine | Valley | 1.6 km (1 mile) west |
| Grove Copse | Wood | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) north |
| Brewhouse Hole | Lake or reservoir | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) north-east |
| Grimbury Marsh | Wetland | 3.8 km (2.3 miles) east |
| Warren Hill | Hill | 4.2 km (2.6 miles) east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 7.0 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.6 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 8.4 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
1 of the street's 2 addresses is 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pokesdown Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 490 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Jul 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St James' Church of England Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | 820 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 2–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Stourfield Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Feb 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Stourfield Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Avonwood Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Outstanding (Apr 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Avonbourne Girls Academy | Secondary | 11–19 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | 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 |
| Avonbourne Boys' Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Outstanding (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Peter's Catholic Comprehensive School Roman Catholic | All-through | 4–18 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Sep 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| King's Park Academy | Primary | 4–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seawards BH6 3SQ | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 30 m | 5 Very good | 24 Nov 2017 |
| Eggfree Cake Box BH6 3QS | Other catering premises | 80 m | 5 Very good | 10 Oct 2025 |
| Wild & Ginger BH6 3QS | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 80 m | 5 Very good | 10 Oct 2025 |
| The Grove Tavern BH6 3QS | Pub/bar/nightclub | 80 m | 5 Very good | 24 Jan 2020 |
| Coffee#1 BH6 3RG | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 90 m | 5 Very good | 19 Jul 2024 |
| Southbourne Discount Stores LTD BH6 3QT | Retailers - other | 90 m | Exempt | |
| Mark's Meats BH6 3QT | Retailers - other | 90 m | 5 Very good | 29 May 2024 |
| Parlourmentary BH6 3QS | Retailers - other | 90 m | 5 Very good | 13 Aug 2025 |
| Dough Joe’s Limited BH6 3QS | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 90 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Bagels by Soho BH6 3QZ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 110 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Enzo's Deli Cafe Bar BH6 3RA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 110 m | 5 Very good | 27 Aug 2025 |
| Southbourne Post Office BH6 3RW | Retailers - other | 110 m | 5 Very good | 16 Sep 2025 |
| Bake House BH6 3QZ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 110 m | 4 Good | 6 Aug 2024 |
| The Larderhouse BH6 3QZ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 110 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 11 Mar 2026 |
| Syd's Slaps BH6 3QZ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 110 m | 5 Very good | 4 Mar 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 37 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 36 |
| Shoplifting | 32 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 18 |
| Vehicle crime | 10 |
| Other theft | 7 |
| Burglary | 6 |
| Public order | 5 |
| Robbery | 3 |
| Other crime | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Supermarket (42); On or near New Park Road (14); On or near Beresford Road (13); On or near Broom Lane (13); On or near Southbourne Grove (13).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 13% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 13% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 34% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 13% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | under 1% | 17% |
| Private rented | 65% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 63% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 5% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 14% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 6% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 33% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 42% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 6% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 18% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 74% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 5% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 34% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 11% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 90% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 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
- Roadworks Street works permit: SOUTH WEST WATER: Utility repair and maintenance works, 13 October 2026 to 15 October 2026 (no carriageway incursion) found 3 November 2026
- Food hygiene ratings Bagels by Soho (restaurant/cafe/canteen, BH6 3QZ) newly listed: Awaiting inspection found 3 November 2026
- Food hygiene ratings Southbourne Fried Chicken (takeaway/sandwich shop, BH5 2JB) now Awaiting publication, was 5 Very good found 3 November 2026
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Chestnut Avenue · Fisherman's Avenue · Southbourne Lane West · Southbourne Lane West · Southbourne Grove · Wentworth Avenue · New Park Road · Southern Road · Respryn Mews · Beresford Road · Beech Avenue · Woodside 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.