Centurion Close Poole
11 addresses across 1 postcode (BH15), about 40 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 30303214.
- Sales: 16 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £340,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 9 homes have an energy certificate (B: 1, C: 8).
- 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 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Hamworthy, about 1.1 km (0.7 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 450 m (0.3 miles) away, and Tucker's Field (0.3 hectares) is about 460 m (0.3 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 6.8 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.6 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 9 to 11 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 The Adam Practice, about 400 m (0.2 miles) away.
- People: About 400 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 83% of households owned their home and 24% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 51 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | £340,000 | £340,000 | £340,000 |
| 2024 | 1 | £326,000 | £326,000 | £326,000 |
| 2021 | 2 | £300,000 | £300,000 | £300,000 |
| 2016 | 1 | £255,000 | £255,000 | £255,000 |
| 2015 | 2 | £247,475 | £225,000 | £269,950 |
| 2010 | 4 | £214,975 | £202,500 | £222,500 |
| 2009 | 5 | £182,500 | £180,000 | £229,950 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Oct 2025 | 6 BH15 4BJ | Detached | £340,000 | |
| 10 Dec 2024 | 7 BH15 4BJ | Detached | £326,000 | |
| 30 Apr 2021 | 7 BH15 4BJ | Detached | £300,000 | |
| 22 Mar 2021 | 5 BH15 4BJ | Detached | £300,000 | |
| 27 Apr 2016 | 8 BH15 4BJ | Semi-detached | £255,000 | |
| 12 Nov 2015 | 6 BH15 4BJ | Detached | £269,950 | |
| 9 Jun 2015 | 2 BH15 4BJ | Semi-detached | £225,000 | |
| 1 Oct 2010 | 7 BH15 4BJ | Detached | £202,500 | New build. |
| 16 Aug 2010 | 9 BH15 4BJ | Semi-detached | £219,950 | New build. |
| 30 Jun 2010 | 6 BH15 4BJ | Detached | £210,000 | |
| 7 May 2010 | 5 BH15 4BJ | Detached | £222,500 | New build. |
| 11 Dec 2009 | 4 BH15 4BJ | Semi-detached | £185,000 | New build. |
| 11 Dec 2009 | 3 BH15 4BJ | Semi-detached | £180,000 | New build. |
| 7 Dec 2009 | 8 BH15 4BJ | Detached | £229,950 | New build. |
| 4 Dec 2009 | 1 BH15 4BJ | Semi-detached | £182,500 | New build. |
| 14 Oct 2009 | 2 BH15 4BJ | Semi-detached | £182,500 | New build. |
Energy performance certificates
9 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 72 m². Most common: House, detached (5); House, semi-detached (4). Built: 2007-2011 (4); 2003-2006 (3); 2008 (2). Tenure at assessment: rented (private) (6); owner-occupied (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 (49% of about 590 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)
- Former Power Station, sub-station, oil depot & land east of Rigler Road, Poole: up to 900 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 11 addresses are between 9 m and 11 m above sea level (10 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BH15 4BJ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Hamworthy 145,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Poole 965,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | |
| Parkstone (Dorset) 229,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.4 km (2.8 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 12 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 28 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Burngate Road Lake | 160 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Poole | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Poole Ferry Terminal Lower Hamworthy | 1.5 km (1 mile) |
| Car parks | Premier Inn Poole Centre (Holes Bay) Car Park | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest InstaVolt Charging Station | 490 m (0.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Bournemouth Airport BOH | 13.9 km (8.7 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | Bristol Airport BRS | 89 km (55 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest The Adam Practice | 400 m (0.2 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 1 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Crest Pharmacy | 400 m (0.2 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest 201-203 Blandford Road | 590 m (0.4 miles) |
| Hospital | St Mary's Hospital | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) |
| Police station | Dorset Police | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Cooperative Food Hamworthy New, Hamworthy | 230 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,670 m² | 450 m (0.3 miles) |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Tucker's Field 3,260 m² | 460 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 200 m² | 530 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.9 ha | 600 m (0.4 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3,260 m² | 660 m (0.4 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 0.5 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is The Old Rectory, a listed building (Grade II*), 530 m (0.3 miles) south-east. 2 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| The Old Rectory | Listed building, Grade II* | 530 m (0.3 miles) south-east |
| Town wall W of Thames Street | Scheduled monument | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Ham Copse | Wood | 360 m north |
| Lake Beach | Beach | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) west |
| Gorse Hill | Hill | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) west |
| Gold Point | Wetland | 1.5 km (1 mile) south-west |
| Rockley Vale | Valley | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) west |
| West Lake | Lake or reservoir | 3.8 km (2.4 miles) south-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 6.8 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.6 | 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 and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| Under 55 | 11 | 11 |
None of the street's 11 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic or railways.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Twin Sails Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 3–7 | 440 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| The Cornerstone Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 560 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| Hamworthy Park Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 710 m (0.4 miles) | No overall grade (Mar 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Bayside Academy | Primary | 4–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Report card (Mar 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; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Khybar Indian Takeaway BH15 4HW | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 140 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 15 Apr 2026 |
| All-Ways Friday BH15 4HW | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 140 m | 4 Good | 15 Jul 2026 |
| Hamworthy Labour Club BH15 4LF | Pub/bar/nightclub | 170 m | 5 Very good | 28 Nov 2022 |
| Rainbow BH15 4HW | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 180 m | 4 Good | 12 Jun 2025 |
| Pizzarella BH15 4HW | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 180 m | 5 Very good | 5 Aug 2024 |
| King's Fish and Chips BH15 4HJ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 240 m | 5 Very good | 13 Sep 2023 |
| Little Angels Nursery and Holiday Club BH15 4HP | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 240 m | 5 Very good | 5 Jun 2026 |
| Co-op (BH15 4BH) BH15 4BH | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 240 m | 5 Very good | 30 May 2025 |
| Bitesize Sisters BH15 4AZ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 250 m | 5 Very good | 24 Apr 2026 |
| Hamworthy Liberal Club BH15 4AZ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 250 m | 5 Very good | 18 Oct 2022 |
| Dorset House BH15 4HL | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 270 m | 5 Very good | 19 Nov 2025 |
| Dubai Vape BH15 4BH | Retailers - other | 300 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Woodland Preserves BH15 4EF | Retailers - other | 310 m | Exempt | |
| Fully Loaded Poole Ltd BH15 4BH | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 330 m | 5 Very good | 13 Aug 2025 |
| HaoWok BH15 4BH | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 330 m | 4 Good | 27 Jun 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 24 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 10 |
| Other theft | 5 |
| Burglary | 4 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Legion Road (9); On or near Aldis Gardens (6); On or near Coles Gardens (5); On or near Hamilton Crescent (5); On or near Lanark Close (5).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 52 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 12% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 26% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 83% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 50% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 2% | 17% |
| Private rented | 14% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 58% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 30% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 27% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 57% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 3% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 10% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 83% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 3% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 24% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 20% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 96% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 7 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
- BH15 4BJ: 11 addresses
Nearby streets
Hamilton Road · Hamilton Close · Burngate Road · Hamilton Crescent · Coles Avenue · Foxgloves Close · St Michaels Close · Aldis Gardens · Coles Gardens · Lanark Close · Saxon Close · Legion Close
All the streets in BH15 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.