Colborne Close Poole
46 addresses across 2 postcodes (BH15), about 130 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 30300150.
- Sales: 87 recorded sales since 1995; in 2026 the median was £240,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 33 homes have an energy certificate (C: 26, D: 7).
- 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 Poole, about 830 m (0.5 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Whitecliff Harbourside Park, is about 210 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 9.4 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.8 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 3 to 4 m above sea level.
- Noise: 2 of its 46 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Poole Town Surgery, about 640 m (0.4 miles) away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 190 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 43% of households owned their home and 28% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 185 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often anti-social behaviour.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | £240,000 | £240,000 | £240,000 |
| 2025 | 4 | £300,500 | £245,000 | £379,500 |
| 2024 | 3 | £290,000 | £238,750 | £305,000 |
| 2023 | 1 | £340,000 | £340,000 | £340,000 |
| 2022 | 2 | £365,000 | £330,000 | £400,000 |
| 2021 | 1 | £230,000 | £230,000 | £230,000 |
| 2020 | 2 | £266,250 | £257,500 | £275,000 |
| 2019 | 3 | £265,000 | £190,000 | £318,000 |
| 2018 | 2 | £231,250 | £200,000 | £262,500 |
| 2017 | 1 | £170,000 | £170,000 | £170,000 |
| 2016 | 3 | £187,500 | £177,500 | £260,000 |
| 2015 | 4 | £214,250 | £169,500 | £267,500 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Apr 2026 | 34 BH15 1US | Terraced | £240,000 | |
| 22 Dec 2025 | 12 BH15 1US | Terraced | £245,000 | |
| 21 Nov 2025 | BROWNSEA VIEW, 23 BH15 1UR | Semi-detached | £379,500 | |
| 17 Oct 2025 | 42 BH15 1US | Terraced | £315,000 | |
| 7 Feb 2025 | 30 BH15 1US | Terraced | £286,000 | |
| 20 Aug 2024 | 4 BH15 1US | Terraced | £305,000 | |
| 14 Jun 2024 | 36 BH15 1US | Terraced | £238,750 | |
| 9 Apr 2024 | 6 BH15 1US | Terraced | £290,000 | |
| 26 May 2023 | 16 BH15 1US | Terraced | £340,000 | |
| 27 Jul 2022 | 7 BH15 1UR | Terraced | £400,000 | |
| 28 Apr 2022 | 5 BH15 1UR | Terraced | £330,000 | |
| 11 Jun 2021 | 11 BH15 1UR | Terraced | £230,000 | |
| 30 Apr 2021 | BROWNSEA VIEW, 23 BH15 1UR | Semi-detached | £304,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 1 Oct 2020 | 34 BH15 1US | Terraced | £227,950 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 18 Sep 2020 | 4 BH15 1US | Terraced | £275,000 | |
| 15 Sep 2020 | 25 BH15 1UR | Terraced | £257,500 | |
| 9 Oct 2019 | 50 BH15 1US | Terraced | £265,000 | |
| 26 Mar 2019 | 11 BH15 1UR | Terraced | £190,000 | |
| 1 Mar 2019 | 42 BH15 1US | Terraced | £318,000 | |
| 31 Oct 2018 | 20 BH15 1US | Terraced | £262,500 | |
| 8 Jun 2018 | 12 BH15 1US | Terraced | £200,000 | |
| 3 Mar 2017 | 15 BH15 1UR | Flat or maisonette | £170,000 | Leasehold. |
| 15 Jul 2016 | 36 BH15 1US | Terraced | £187,500 | |
| 24 Mar 2016 | 54 BH15 1US | Terraced | £260,000 | |
| 18 Mar 2016 | 10 BH15 1US | Semi-detached | £177,500 | |
| 26 Oct 2015 | 19 BH15 1UR | Terraced | £250,000 | |
| 4 Aug 2015 | 42 BH15 1US | Terraced | £267,500 | |
| 28 May 2015 | 12 BH15 1US | Terraced | £178,500 | |
| 31 Mar 2015 | 11 BH15 1UR | Terraced | £169,500 | |
| 2 May 2014 | 3 BH15 1UR | Flat or maisonette | £165,000 | Leasehold. |
| 25 Apr 2014 | 50 BH15 1US | Terraced | £217,500 | |
| 11 Nov 2013 | 16 BH15 1US | Terraced | £209,000 | |
| 15 Jul 2013 | 11 BH15 1UR | Terraced | £150,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 2 Nov 2012 | BROWNSEA VIEW, 23 BH15 1UR | Semi-detached | £267,000 | |
| 28 Mar 2012 | 25 BH15 1UR | Terraced | £195,000 | |
| 22 Dec 2010 | 26 BH15 1US | Semi-detached | £211,000 | |
| 26 Mar 2010 | 20 BH15 1US | Terraced | £197,250 | |
| 26 Feb 2010 | 4 BH15 1US | Terraced | £200,000 | |
| 6 Nov 2008 | 40 BH15 1US | Terraced | £150,000 | |
| 1 Oct 2008 | 19 BH15 1UR | Terraced | £192,000 | |
| 1 Apr 2008 | 30 BH15 1US | Terraced | £191,000 | |
| 7 Feb 2008 | 32 BH15 1US | Terraced | £202,500 | |
| 10 Aug 2007 | 16 BH15 1US | Terraced | £217,000 | |
| 6 Jul 2007 | 14 BH15 1US | Terraced | £230,000 | |
| 18 May 2007 | 48 BH15 1US | Terraced | £228,000 | |
| 19 Jun 2006 | 15 BH15 1UR | Flat or maisonette | £135,000 | Leasehold. |
| 12 May 2006 | 11 BH15 1UR | Flat or maisonette | £135,000 | |
| 6 Jan 2006 | 23 BH15 1UR | Semi-detached | £249,000 | |
| 18 Jul 2005 | 50 BH15 1US | Terraced | £184,000 | |
| 17 Dec 2004 | 29 BH15 1UR | Terraced | £215,000 |
Energy performance certificates
33 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 54 m². Most common: House, mid-terrace (17); House, end-terrace (7); House, enclosed end-terrace (4). Built: 1983-1990 (23); 1996-2002 (4); 1976-1982 (3). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (16); rented (private) (13).
Each home's certificates and sales (12 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 C (36% of about 870 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)
- Corfe House, Pitwines Close, Poole, BH15 1ED: up to 30 homes, not permissioned (250 m)
- Land adjacent to Dolphin Pool and car park, Poole, BH15 1RZ: up to 40 homes, not permissioned (300 m)
- Dolphin Centre, Dolphin Pool and Seldown, Poole: up to 500 homes, not permissioned (380 m)
- Skinner Street and surrounds, Poole: up to 100 homes, not permissioned (510 m (0.3 miles))
- Former East Quay Depot and Quay Thistle Hotel, The Quay, Poole, BH15 1HD: up to 210 homes, not permissioned (540 m (0.3 miles))
- Merck House, 24-32 Seldown Road, Poole, BH15 1TD: up to 81 homes, not permissioned (540 m (0.3 miles))
- Former Natwest: up to 180 homes, not permissioned (600 m (0.4 miles))
- Land r/o 85-87 High Street, Poole, BH15 1AH: up to 10 homes, permissioned (640 m (0.4 miles))
Roadworks
Finished in the last three months
- 24 August 2026: WESSEX WATER, Utility repair and maintenance works, some carriageway incursion, on the footway (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 46 addresses are between 3 m and 4 m above sea level (4 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BH15 1UR | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| BH15 1US | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Poole 965,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 830 m (0.5 miles) |
| Parkstone (Dorset) 229,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) | |
| Hamworthy 145,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.3 km (2.1 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 9 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 33 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Taverner Close Poole | 30 m |
| Bus or coach station | Seldown Coach Station Poole | 360 m |
| Ferry terminal | Poole Quay Ferry Landing | 750 m (0.5 miles) |
| Car parks | Asda Poole Car Park | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| EV charging points | 8 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Be.EV Charging Station | 370 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Bournemouth Airport BOH | 12.1 km (7.5 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | Bristol Airport BRS | 90.7 km (56 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Poole Town Surgery | 640 m (0.4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 4 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Rowlands Pharmacy | 640 m (0.4 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Park Dental Practice | 400 m (0.2 miles) |
| Hospital | Poole Hospital | 910 m (0.6 miles) |
| Police station | Dorset Police | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Cash machines | 5 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Britannia CFS | 650 m (0.4 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Whitecliff Harbourside Park 26 ha | 210 m |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,520 m² | 310 m |
| Playing field | Unnamed 2.7 ha | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 1,030 m² | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 4 parks and gardens, 43 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is United Reform Church and Attached Wall and Railings to North East, a listed building (Grade II*), 590 m (0.4 miles) west. 133 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 3 of them Grade I and 8 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| United Reform Church and Attached Wall and Railings to North East | Listed building, Grade II* | 590 m (0.4 miles) west |
| Beech Hurst and Attached Rear Area Railings | Listed building, Grade II* | 600 m (0.4 miles) north-west |
| 73 High Street | Listed building, Grade II* | 720 m (0.4 miles) west |
| Poole Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 770 m (0.5 miles) north-east |
| Sir Peter Thompson House | Listed building, Grade I | 820 m (0.5 miles) west |
| Town wall W of Thames Street | Scheduled monument | 1 km (0.6 miles) west |
| Poole Cemetery | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) north |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Parkstone Bay | Bay | 820 m (0.5 miles) east |
| Weston's Point | Wetland | 1 km (0.6 miles) east |
| Oxford Wood | Wood | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) south |
| Blake Hill | Hill | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) east |
| West Lake | Lake or reservoir | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) south |
| Green Dale | Valley | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) south |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 9.4 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.8 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 8.8 | 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 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 44 | 46 | 46 |
2 of the street's 46 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Old Town Infant School and Nursery | Primary | 3–7 | 460 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| Longfleet Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Poole High School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| The Bournemouth and Poole College | 16 plus | 16–99 | 1.5 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Poole Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| Oakdale Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | 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 |
| Ocean Academy Poole | Primary | 7–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
| Baden-Powell and St Peter's Church of England Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | No published inspection |
| The Cornerstone Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baiter Snack Bar BH15 1UX | Mobile caterer | 140 m | 5 Very good | 31 Mar 2026 |
| Holiday Inn Express BH15 1RZ | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 210 m | 5 Very good | 1 Aug 2024 |
| Go Outdoors BH15 1XU | Retailers - other | 310 m | Exempt | |
| Aldi BH15 1XU | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 310 m | 5 Very good | 27 Mar 2025 |
| Kingland House Residential Home BH15 1TP | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 27 Oct 2025 |
| Dolphin Leisure Centre BH15 1TP | Other catering premises | 410 m (0.3 miles) | Exempt | |
| Rainbow Nursery BH15 1TP | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 24 Feb 2025 |
| Old Town Family Hub BH15 1QB | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 28 Mar 2019 |
| Premier Sports Bournemouth LLP BH15 1QB | School/college/university | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 21 Aug 2024 |
| Wenzels The Bakers BH15 1SP | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 5 Dec 2025 |
| Old Town Infants School and Nursery BH15 1QB | School/college/university | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 1 Dec 2025 |
| Morrisons Daily BH15 1SP | Retailers - other | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 31 Oct 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 60 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 51 |
| Shoplifting | 16 |
| Other theft | 14 |
| Vehicle crime | 10 |
| Public order | 8 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 |
| Drugs | 7 |
| Burglary | 6 |
| Bicycle theft | 2 |
| Possession of weapons | 2 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Supermarket (30); On or near Labrador Drive (21); On or near Liberty Way (18); On or near Avenel Way (17); On or near Catalina Drive (16).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 47 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 17% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 25% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 43% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 32% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 0% | 17% |
| Private rented | 56% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 56% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 8% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 27% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 0% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 18% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 50% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 7% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 21% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 85% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 9% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 28% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 15% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 88% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 2% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 6 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
Nearby streets
Taverner Close · Durrell Way · Seager Way · Phippard Way · Lander Close · Furnell Road · Seager Way
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.