Cunningham Close Bournemouth
15 addresses across 3 postcodes (BH11), about 80 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 3716951.
- Sales: 4 recorded sales since 1995; in 2021 the median was £220,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 5 homes have an energy certificate (C: 1, D: 1, E: 3).
- 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 96% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Branksome, about 3.6 km (2.2 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Moore Avenue Community Park, is about 100 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 8.2 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.0 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 37 to 39 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 Talbot Medical Centre, about 1.1 km (0.7 miles) away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 640 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 26% of households owned their home and 15% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 344 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | £220,000 | £220,000 | £220,000 |
| 2015 | 1 | £159,950 | £159,950 | £159,950 |
| 2014 | 1 | £149,000 | £149,000 | £149,000 |
| 2009 | 1 | £130,000 | £130,000 | £130,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Jun 2021 | 7 BH11 8EB | Semi-detached | £220,000 | |
| 24 Jul 2015 | 7 BH11 8EB | Semi-detached | £159,950 | |
| 26 Sep 2014 | 7 BH11 8EB | Semi-detached | £149,000 | |
| 23 Oct 2009 | 8 BH11 8EB | Semi-detached | £130,000 |
Energy performance certificates
5 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 50 m². Most common: Bungalow, semi-detached (4); Bungalow, detached (1). Built: 1950-1966 (4); 1967-1975 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (1).
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 neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band B (40% of about 1,090 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 rear of 8 Duck Lane: up to 12 homes, not permissioned (620 m (0.4 miles))
Roadworks
Finished in the last three months
- 8 September 2026: BT, Utility asset works, some carriageway incursion, on the footway (minor 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 15 addresses are between 37 m and 39 m above sea level (38 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BH11 8AT | 100% | 96% | 96% | 0% |
| BH11 8EA | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| BH11 8EB | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Branksome 280,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.6 km (2.2 miles) |
| Parkstone (Dorset) 229,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.7 km (2.9 miles) | |
| Bournemouth 2.7 million journeys in 2024–25 | 4.8 km (3 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 15 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 66 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Cunningham Place Turbary Common | 30 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bournemouth University Talbot Heath | 2 km (1.2 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Poole Quay Ferry Landing | 7.4 km (4.6 miles) |
| Car parks | Cranmer Road Car Park | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) |
| EV charging points | 4 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Be.EV Charging Station | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Bournemouth Airport BOH | 5.6 km (3.5 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | Bristol Airport BRS | 89.4 km (56 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Talbot Medical Centre | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 5 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest West Howe Pharmacy | 110 m |
| NHS dentists | 8 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Poole Lane Dental Practice | 380 m |
| Hospital | Ssd Alderney Community Hospital | 2.3 km (1.5 miles) |
| Police station | Winton Police Station | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest ATM | 80 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Moore Avenue Community Park 1.2 ha | 100 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Turbary Common 45 ha | 620 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 8 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,360 m² | 140 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3.3 ha | 460 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | Brook Road Allotments 1.3 ha | 900 m (0.6 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 4 parks and gardens, 64 hectares in all.
Landmarks
2 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Fernheath Valley | Valley | 530 m (0.3 miles) south-east |
| Butcher's Coppice | Wood | 1 km (0.6 miles) north-west |
| Duke's Coppice | Wood | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) north-east |
| Bourne Bottom | Valley | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) south |
| Longham Lakes | Lake or reservoir | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) north |
| Dudsbury Hill | Hill | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) north-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 8.2 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.0 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 9.1 | 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 | 15 | 15 | 15 |
None of the street's 15 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heathlands Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 340 m | Good (Jun 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Elm Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 490 m (0.3 miles) | No overall grade (Jan 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good |
| The Bourne Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 750 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Nov 2019, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Oak Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 790 m (0.5 miles) | No overall grade (Nov 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Requires improvement |
| Kingsleigh Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 870 m (0.5 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 |
| Christ The King Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 880 m (0.5 miles) | No overall grade (May 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Requires improvement |
| LeAF Studio | Secondary | 13–19 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No overall grade (Sep 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good |
| Kinson Academy | Primary | 4–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | Good (May 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Mark's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Good (Oct 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Talbot Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | Report card (May 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Hill View Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
| Manorside Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | No overall grade (Jul 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Howe Pharmacy BH11 8DU | Retailers - other | 110 m | Exempt | |
| Cunningham Convenience Stores BH11 8DU | Retailers - other | 110 m | Exempt | |
| Henry Brown Youth Centre BH11 8DU | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 110 m | Exempt | |
| Taste of Bengal BH11 8DU | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 110 m | 5 Very good | 5 Dec 2022 |
| Costcutter BH11 8DU | Retailers - other | 110 m | 4 Good | 15 Apr 2025 |
| West Howe Community Enterprises BH11 8DU | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 110 m | 5 Very good | 9 Mar 2023 |
| Dingley's Promise BH11 8AU | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 150 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Heathlands Primary Academy BH11 8HB | School/college/university | 290 m | 5 Very good | 28 Nov 2025 |
| Springwood Campus aka Linwood School Catering BH11 8HB | School/college/university | 290 m | 5 Very good | 2 Nov 2022 |
| April Court BH11 9DS | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 11 Feb 2020 |
| Elm Academy Breakfast Club BH11 9JN | School/college/university | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 13 Feb 2019 |
| Elm Academy BH11 9JN | School/college/university | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 5 Nov 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 98 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 93 |
| Shoplifting | 59 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 29 |
| Public order | 21 |
| Other theft | 11 |
| Burglary | 8 |
| Vehicle crime | 8 |
| Possession of weapons | 5 |
| Other crime | 4 |
| Drugs | 4 |
| Robbery | 3 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Cunningham Place (91); On or near Cunningham Crescent (83); On or near Springwater Road (46); On or near Moore Avenue (32); On or near Gort Road (28).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 19% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 12% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 26% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 11% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 60% | 17% |
| Private rented | 14% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 54% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 12% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 15% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 10% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 15% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 62% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 8% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 12% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 81% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 10% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 15% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 31% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 96% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhoods around this street are all in decile 1 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
- BH11 8EB: 10 addresses
- BH11 8AT: 4 addresses of 28 in the postcode
- BH11 8EA: 1 address of 26 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Cunningham Place · Pilot Hight Road · Hanlon Close · Springwater Road · Cunningham Crescent · Grower Gardens · Moore Avenue · Mandale Close · Gort Road · Springwater Close · Moorside Gardens · Andrews Close
All the streets in BH11 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.