Castledene Crescent Poole
6 addresses across 2 postcodes (BH14), about 60 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 30300207.
- Sales: 3 recorded sales since 1995; in 2023 the median was £847,500 across 2 sales.
- Energy: 4 homes have an energy certificate (B: 1, D: 2, E: 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 C; 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 Parkstone (Dorset), about 940 m (0.6 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Whitecliff Harbourside Park, is about 120 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 7.4 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.7 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 10 to 12 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 6 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Evergreen Oak Surgery, about 670 m (0.4 miles) away, with 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 330 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 87% of households owned their home and 50% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 18 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2 | £847,500 | £720,000 | £975,000 |
| 2002 | 1 | £197,000 | £197,000 | £197,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Nov 2023 | 5 BH14 8DP | Detached | £975,000 | |
| 21 Mar 2023 | 2 BH14 8DP | Detached | £720,000 | |
| 8 Mar 2002 | 1 BH14 8DP | Detached | £197,000 |
Energy performance certificates
4 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 128 m². Most common: House, detached (3); Bungalow, detached (1). Built: 1930-1949 (3); 1950-1966 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (4).
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 (19% of about 1,080 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)
- Civic Centre and surrounds: up to 250 homes, not permissioned (580 m (0.4 miles))
- The Sloop, 5 Commercial Road, Poole, BH14 0HU: up to 18 homes, not permissioned (680 m (0.4 miles))
- 103-105 Commercial Road, Poole, BH14 0JD: up to 10 homes, permissioned (750 m (0.5 miles))
- 5-9 Powell Road Parkstone BH14 8SG: up to 6 homes, permissioned (900 m (0.6 miles))
- 6 Highmoor Road, Poole, BH14 8SZ: up to 10 homes, permissioned (1 km (0.6 miles))
- 105 North Road, Poole, BH14 0LU: up to 7 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
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 6 addresses are between 10 m and 12 m above sea level (11 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BH14 8DJ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| BH14 8DP | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Parkstone (Dorset) 229,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 940 m (0.6 miles) |
| Poole 965,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | |
| Branksome 280,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 5 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 33 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Whitecliff Post Office Parkstone | 360 m |
| Bus or coach station | Seldown Coach Station Poole | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Poole Quay Ferry Landing | 2 km (1.3 miles) |
| Car parks | Parking space on Bournemouth Road, BH14 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| EV charging points | 5 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Mer | 570 m (0.4 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Bournemouth Airport BOH | 10.9 km (6.8 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | Bristol Airport BRS | 91 km (57 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Evergreen Oak Surgery | 670 m (0.4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 3 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Day Lewis Pharmacy | 740 m (0.5 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 8 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Thistledene Dental Practice | 720 m (0.4 miles) |
| Hospital | Poole Hospital | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Police station | Dorset Police | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Cash machines | SGN Ltd - Longfleet Cashzone | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Whitecliff Harbourside Park 26 ha | 120 m |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2,760 m² | 130 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.2 ha | 270 m |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,030 m² | 190 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 44 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Poole Park, a registered park or garden (Grade II), 650 m (0.4 miles) west. 8 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Poole Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 650 m (0.4 miles) west |
| Church of St Peter | Listed building, Grade II* | 850 m (0.5 miles) north-east |
| Poole Cemetery | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) north |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Parkstone Bay | Bay | 630 m (0.4 miles) south-west |
| Weston's Point | Wetland | 650 m (0.4 miles) south |
| Blake Hill | Hill | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) east |
| Parr's Plantation | Wood | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) north |
| Luscombe Valley | Valley | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) south-east |
| East Lake | Lake or reservoir | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) south |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 7.4 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.7 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 8.5 | 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 | 5 | 6 | 6 |
1 of the street's 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baden-Powell and St Peter's Church of England Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 670 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| The Bournemouth and Poole College | 16 plus | 16–99 | 810 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Ocean Academy Poole | Primary | 7–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Poole Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Longfleet Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Lilliput Church of England Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Good (Jul 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Old Town Infant School and Nursery | Primary | 3–7 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| Courthill Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Jan 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Poole High School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | No published inspection |
| Oakdale Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 2 km (1.2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Webster Family Butchers Ltd BH14 8DA | Retailers - other | 350 m | 5 Very good | 1 Sep 2026 |
| LOOP Convenience BH14 8BT | Retailers - other | 380 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Coast BH14 8BL | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 23 Jan 2023 |
| East Dorset Lawn Tennis & Croquet Club BH14 8BL | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 16 Jun 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 6 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 2 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near White Cliff Road (5); On or near Castledene Crescent (4); On or near Leslie Road (3); On or near Daylesford Close (2); On or near Arley Road (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 54 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 16% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 32% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 87% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 55% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 0% | 17% |
| Private rented | 13% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 52% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 0% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 34% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | under 1% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 47% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 45% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | under 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 7% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 68% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 17% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 50% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 6% | 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
- Food hygiene ratings LOOP Convenience (retailers - other, BH14 8BT) now Awaiting inspection, was 5 Very good found 3 November 2026
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Daylesford Close · Arley Road · Sherwood Avenue · Orchard Avenue · Whitecliff Crescent · Leslie Road · Whitefield Road · Twemlow Avenue · Copse Close · Selworthy Close
All the streets in BH14 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.