Carpenter Close Poole
13 addresses across 1 postcode (BH17), about 110 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 30303256.
- Sales: 19 recorded sales since 1995; in 2026 the median was £330,000 across 2 sales.
- Energy: 12 homes have an energy certificate (B: 12).
- 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% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Parkstone (Dorset), about 2.3 km (1.4 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 480 m (0.3 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 9.6 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.2 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 38 to 42 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 Canford Heath Group Pract, about 330 m away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 550 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 91% of households owned their home and 37% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 45 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | £330,000 | £320,000 | £340,000 |
| 2024 | 3 | £420,000 | £390,000 | £460,000 |
| 2020 | 2 | £306,500 | £301,000 | £312,000 |
| 2017 | 9 | £294,995 | £272,995 | £414,995 |
| 2016 | 3 | £334,995 | £279,995 | £334,995 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Jun 2026 | 15 BH17 8DF | Semi-detached | £340,000 | |
| 22 May 2026 | 9 BH17 8DF | Semi-detached | £320,000 | |
| 18 Oct 2024 | 5 BH17 8DF | Detached | £390,000 | |
| 14 Oct 2024 | 6 BH17 8DF | Detached | £420,000 | |
| 7 Aug 2024 | 8 BH17 8DF | Detached | £460,000 | |
| 23 Oct 2020 | 15 BH17 8DF | Semi-detached | £312,000 | |
| 10 Jul 2020 | 9 BH17 8DF | Semi-detached | £301,000 | |
| 31 May 2017 | 11 BH17 8DF | Semi-detached | £289,995 | New build. |
| 30 May 2017 | 7 BH17 8DF | Detached | £414,995 | New build. |
| 26 May 2017 | 3 BH17 8DF | Detached | £337,995 | New build. |
| 26 May 2017 | 1 BH17 8DF | Detached | £337,995 | New build. |
| 26 May 2017 | 9 BH17 8DF | Semi-detached | £294,995 | New build. |
| 26 May 2017 | 17 BH17 8DF | Semi-detached | £272,995 | New build. |
| 22 May 2017 | 15 BH17 8DF | Semi-detached | £272,995 | New build. |
| 19 May 2017 | 5 BH17 8DF | Detached | £294,995 | New build. |
| 26 Jan 2017 | 8 BH17 8DF | Detached | £334,995 | New build. |
| 15 Dec 2016 | 6 BH17 8DF | Detached | £334,995 | New build. |
| 15 Dec 2016 | 4 BH17 8DF | Detached | £334,995 | New build. |
| 21 Oct 2016 | 2 BH17 8DF | Semi-detached | £279,995 | New build. |
Energy performance certificates
12 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 92 m². Most common: House, detached (7); House, semi-detached (5). Built: 2013 (12).
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 (42% of about 640 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)
- Land r/o Adastral Square, Poole, BH17 8SA: up to 6 homes, permissioned (310 m)
- Downlands Place, Adastral Road, Poole, BH17 8SL: up to 15 homes, not permissioned (440 m (0.3 miles))
- 113-115 Foxholes Road, Poole, BH15 3NE: up to 4 homes, permissioned (470 m (0.3 miles))
- Land at Moor View Road, Poole, BH15 3LS: up to 6 homes, permissioned (820 m (0.5 miles))
- 1 & 3 St Georges Avenue, Poole, BH12 4ND: up to 11 homes, permissioned (890 m (0.6 miles))
- 300 Ringwood Road, Poole, BH14 0RY: up to 4 homes, permissioned (950 m (0.6 miles))
- 153 Ringwood Road & 107a Sea View Road, Poole, BH14 0RH: up to 5 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 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 is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 13 addresses are between 38 m and 42 m above sea level (40 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BH17 8DF | 100% | 17% | 17% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Parkstone (Dorset) 229,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) |
| Poole 965,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3 km (1.9 miles) | |
| Branksome 280,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.3 km (2 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 3 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 16 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Kellaway Road Canford Heath | 340 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Poole | 3 km (1.8 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Poole Quay Ferry Landing | 3.8 km (2.4 miles) |
| Car parks | Parking space on Bournemouth Road, BH14 | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) |
| EV charging points | bp pulse Charging Station | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Bournemouth Airport BOH | 9.5 km (5.9 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | Bristol Airport BRS | 88.8 km (55 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Canford Heath Group Pract | 330 m |
| Pharmacies | 7 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Crestpharmacy - Canford Heath | 330 m |
| NHS dentists | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Canford Heath Clinic | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| Hospital | Ssd Alderney Community Hospital | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Police station | Dorset Police | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Morrisons Daily - Canford Heath Adastral Sq Cashzone | 340 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.1 ha | 480 m (0.3 miles) |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Unnamed 11 ha | 490 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 780 m² | 280 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 6.3 ha | 520 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | Bushell Mill Allotments 1.8 ha | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 12 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Poole Cemetery, a registered park or garden (Grade II), 880 m (0.5 miles) south.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Poole Cemetery | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 880 m (0.5 miles) south |
| Bowl barrow cemetery and four other bowl barrows on Canford Heath | Scheduled monument | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) north |
| Poole Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) south |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Parr's Plantation | Wood | 540 m (0.3 miles) south-west |
| Constitution Hill | Hill | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) south |
| Bourne Bottom | Valley | 3 km (1.9 miles) east |
| Pergins Island | Island | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) west |
| Weston's Point | Wetland | 3.3 km (2.1 miles) south |
| Coy Pond | Lake or reservoir | 4 km (2.5 miles) east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 9.6 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.2 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 9.6 | 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 | 13 | 13 | 13 |
None of the street's 13 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 Edward's Roman Catholic/Church of England School, Poole Church of England/Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–18 | 400 m (0.2 miles) | No published inspection |
| Haymoor Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 850 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Magna Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 900 m (0.6 miles) | Good (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Canford Heath Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | 940 m (0.6 miles) | Outstanding (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Ad Astra Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Report card (Apr 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Canford Heath Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Livingstone Road Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Report card (Jan 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; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Livingstone Road Infant School | Primary | 2–7 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Report card (May 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 |
| Ocean Academy Poole | Primary | 7–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Poole Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| Stanley Green Infant Academy | Primary | 2–7 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Aldhelm's Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TD Nutrition Ltd BH12 4QA | Distributors/Transporters | 200 m | Exempt | |
| Breeze Motor Company BH12 4QY | Retailers - other | 290 m | Exempt | |
| Crest Pharmacy Canford Heath BH17 8UE | Retailers - other | 310 m | Exempt | |
| Figbury Lodge BH17 8US | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 330 m | 5 Very good | 8 Mar 2025 |
| Canford Heath Community Centre Fridge BH17 8UE | Retailers - other | 330 m | 5 Very good | 14 Jul 2025 |
| BH17 Community Club BH17 8UE | Other catering premises | 330 m | 5 Very good | 23 Sep 2025 |
| Costa Coffee BH12 4QY | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 330 m | 5 Very good | 30 Jun 2025 |
| Home Bargains BH12 4QY | Retailers - other | 330 m | 5 Very good | 24 Feb 2020 |
| Food Warehouse BH12 4QY | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 330 m | 5 Very good | 6 Dec 2019 |
| The Hub on the Heath BH17 8SA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 330 m | 5 Very good | 15 Sep 2025 |
| Five Guys BH12 4QY | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 330 m | 5 Very good | 14 Feb 2025 |
| McDonalds BH12 4QY | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 330 m | 5 Very good | 13 Apr 2026 |
| Chopstick House BH17 8SA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 340 m | 5 Very good | 9 Mar 2023 |
| Adastral Fish and Chips BH17 8SA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 340 m | 5 Very good | 11 Sep 2026 |
| Morrisons Daily BH17 8SA | Retailers - other | 350 m | 5 Very good | 6 Dec 2019 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 16 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 8 |
| Shoplifting | 8 |
| Vehicle crime | 4 |
| Public order | 3 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Gilmour Drive (23); On or near Mitchell Road (5); On or near Lord Close (4); On or near Noel Place (3); On or near Carpenter Close (3).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 33 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 27% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 6% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 91% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 18% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 2% | 17% |
| Private rented | 7% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 78% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 3% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 8% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 29% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 60% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 2% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 8% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 87% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 6% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 37% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 8% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 92% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 8 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 C, house, detached (lodged 28 October 2026) found 2 November 2026
Postcodes on this street
- BH17 8DF: 13 addresses of 14 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Noel Place · Scarf Road · Mannock Way · Gilmour Drive · Whistler Gardens · Patrick Row · Lord Close · Kelly Close · Mitchell Road · Samples Way · Gray Close · Adastral Square
All the streets in BH17 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.