Cynthia Close Poole
46 addresses across 4 postcodes (BH12), about 160 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 30300620.
- Energy: 70 homes have an energy certificate (B: 5, C: 62, D: 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 C; Band D in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole costs £2,436 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 94% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Parkstone (Dorset), about 1.8 km (1.1 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 560 m (0.3 miles) away, and Turners Nursery (2.7 hectares) is about 560 m (0.3 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 10.3 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.1 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 65 to 67 m above sea level.
- Noise: 40 of its 85 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is The Rosemary Health Ctr, about 20 m away, with 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 810 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 61% of households owned their home and 22% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 104 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
70 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 43 m². Most common: Flat (62); Bungalow, semi-detached (3); House, end-terrace (2). Built: 1967-1975 (32); 1983-1990 (23); 1976-1982 (12). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (52); owner-occupied (1).
Each home's certificates and sales (32 addresses)
- 32, Cynthia Close
- 38, Cynthia Close
- 40, Cynthia Close
- Flat 1 Cynthia House, 1, Cynthia Close
- Flat 2 Cynthia House, 1, Cynthia Close
- Flat 3 Cynthia House, 1, Cynthia Close
- Flat 4 Cynthia House, 1, Cynthia Close
- Flat 5 Cynthia House, 1, Cynthia Close
- Flat 6 Cynthia House, 1, Cynthia Close
- Flat 7 Cynthia House, 1, Cynthia Close
- Flat 8 Cynthia House, 1, Cynthia Close
- Flat 9 Cynthia House, 1, Cynthia Close
- Flat 10 Cynthia House, 1, Cynthia Close
- Flat 11 Cynthia House, 1, Cynthia Close
- Flat 12 Cynthia House, 1, Cynthia Close
- Flat 14 Cynthia House, 1, Cynthia Close
- Flat 15 Cynthia House, 1, Cynthia Close
- Flat 17 Cynthia House, 1, Cynthia Close
- Flat 18 Cynthia House, 1, Cynthia Close
- Flat 20 Cynthia House, 1, Cynthia Close
- Flat 22 Cynthia House, 1, Cynthia Close
- Flat 23 Cynthia House, 1, Cynthia Close
- Flat 24 Cynthia House, 1, Cynthia Close
- Flat 25 Cynthia House, 1, Cynthia Close
- Flat 27 Cynthia House, 1, Cynthia Close
- Flat 28 Cynthia House, 1, Cynthia Close
- Flat 29 Cynthia House, 1, Cynthia Close
- Flat 30 Cynthia House, 1, Cynthia Close
- Flat 31 Cynthia House, 1, Cynthia Close
- Flat 35 Cynthia House, 1, Cynthia Close
- Flat 36 Cynthia House, 1, Cynthia Close
- Flat 39 Cynthia House, 1, Cynthia Close
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 C (56% of about 1,660 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)
- 32 Brixey Road, Poole, BH12 3PD: up to 8 homes, permissioned (430 m (0.3 miles))
- 1 & 3 St Georges Avenue, Poole, BH12 4ND: up to 11 homes, permissioned (430 m (0.3 miles))
- 153 Ringwood Road & 107a Sea View Road, Poole, BH14 0RH: up to 5 homes, not permissioned (620 m (0.4 miles))
- 300 Ringwood Road, Poole, BH14 0RY: up to 4 homes, permissioned (700 m (0.4 miles))
- Horizon Motor Co. Ltd., 397-399 Ringwood Road, Poole, BH12 4LT: up to 30 homes, not permissioned (740 m (0.5 miles))
- Land rear of 16-30 Croft Road, Poole, Dorset, BH12 3LD: up to 5 homes, not permissioned (870 m (0.5 miles))
- Sea View Centre, Croft Road, Poole, BH12 3LD: up to 50 homes, not permissioned (880 m (0.5 miles))
- 113-115 Foxholes Road, Poole, BH15 3NE: up to 4 homes, permissioned (910 m (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 85 addresses are between 65 m and 67 m above sea level (66 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BH12 3EL | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| BH12 3JF | 100% | 94% | 94% | 0% |
| BH12 3JL | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| BH12 3JW | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Parkstone (Dorset) 229,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| Branksome 280,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) | |
| Poole 965,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 6 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 35 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Tesco Newtown | 100 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Poole | 3.2 km (2 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Poole Quay Ferry Landing | 4.1 km (2.5 miles) |
| Car parks | Parking space on Bournemouth Road, BH14 | 1.7 km (1 mile) |
| EV charging points | 5 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Mer | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Bournemouth Airport BOH | 8.9 km (5.5 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | Bristol Airport BRS | 89.5 km (56 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest The Rosemary Health Ctr | 20 m |
| Pharmacies | 8 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Roseview Pharmacy | 20 m |
| NHS dentists | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Alderney Dental Practice | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Hospital | Ssd Alderney Community Hospital | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
| Police station | Dorset Police | 3 km (1.9 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Cooperative Food Good Road, Upper Parkstone | 670 m (0.4 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 9,860 m² | 560 m (0.3 miles) |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Turners Nursery 2.7 ha | 560 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,350 m² | 310 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.6 ha | 240 m |
| Allotments | Alder Farm Allotments 1.5 ha | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 3.7 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Poole Cemetery, a registered park or garden (Grade II), 1.3 km (0.8 miles) south-west.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Poole Cemetery | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) south-west |
| Poole Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) south-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Constitution Hill | Hill | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) south-west |
| Parr's Plantation | Wood | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) west |
| Bourne Bottom | Valley | 2.2 km (1.3 miles) east |
| Coy Pond | Lake or reservoir | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) east |
| Parkstone Bay | Bay | 3.1 km (2 miles) south |
| Weston's Point | Wetland | 3.2 km (2 miles) south |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 10.3 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.1 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 9.3 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; nitrogen dioxide and PM2.5 are above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road, rail and aircraft noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways | Aircraft |
|---|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 40 | 0 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 45 | 85 | 85 |
40 of the street's 85 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Livingstone Road Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 540 m (0.3 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 | 630 m (0.4 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 |
| St Edward's Roman Catholic/Church of England School, Poole Church of England/Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–18 | 910 m (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Aldhelm's Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Manorside Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 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 |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Poole Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | Good (Oct 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Heatherlands Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| Haymoor Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
| Magna Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Ad Astra Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | 1.7 km (1.1 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 |
| Ocean Academy Poole | Primary | 7–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
| Canford Heath Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Outstanding (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lloyds Pharmacy BH12 3HF | Retailers - other | 100 m | Exempt | |
| Asda Express Poole - Rossmore PFS BH12 3JN | Retailers - other | 240 m | 5 Very good | 12 Nov 2025 |
| Greggs BH12 3JN | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 240 m | 5 Very good | 12 Nov 2025 |
| Tesco Express BH12 3LY | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 250 m | 5 Very good | 10 May 2023 |
| Subway - Melthouse BH12 3LY | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 250 m | 5 Very good | 13 Apr 2026 |
| The Cafe BH12 3LN | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 320 m | 5 Very good | 10 Sep 2024 |
| Mightie Bites BH12 3LT | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 360 m | 4 Good | 18 Feb 2026 |
| Newtown Conservative Club BH12 3LT | Pub/bar/nightclub | 380 m | Exempt | |
| Dine Contract Catering BH12 4QW | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 390 m | 5 Very good | 30 Jul 2025 |
| The Cafe at Trinidad Extra Care Village BH12 3EB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 30 Jul 2025 |
| Kidscape BH12 3DX | School/college/university | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 5 Dec 2019 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 38 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 17 |
| Shoplifting | 14 |
| Other theft | 8 |
| Vehicle crime | 7 |
| Public order | 6 |
| Burglary | 5 |
| Robbery | 4 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Drugs | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Ringwood Road (36); On or near Cynthia Close (27); On or near Madeline Close (11); On or near Cynthia Road (5); On or near Maureen Close (5).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 18% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 17% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 61% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 29% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 22% | 17% |
| Private rented | 16% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 59% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 7% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 19% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 5% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 22% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 61% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 4% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 10% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 88% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 4% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 22% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 23% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 93% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhoods around this street are all in decile 4 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
- BH12 3JW: 43 addresses of 48 in the postcode
- BH12 3EL: 1 address of 21 in the postcode
- BH12 3JF: 1 address of 32 in the postcode
- BH12 3JL: 1 address of 24 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Alice Gardens · Aldersgate Way · Rosemary Gardens · Cynthia Road · Serenity Gardens · Madeline Close · Madeline Crescent · Maureen Close · Albion Close · Lavinia Road · Franks Way · Haskells Road
All the streets in BH12 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.