Dean Close Poole
11 addresses across 2 postcodes (BH15), about 80 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 30300038.
- Sales: 22 recorded sales since 1995; in 2023 the median was £310,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 8 homes have an energy certificate (C: 2, D: 6).
- Flood: 6 addresses on its postcodes are in areas 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 780 m (0.5 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 690 m (0.4 miles) away, and Tucker's Field (0.3 hectares) is about 780 m (0.5 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 6.9 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.7 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 15 to 16 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 11 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is The Adam Practice, about 130 m away.
- People: About 310 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 70% of households owned their home and 30% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 42 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 | 1 | £310,000 | £310,000 | £310,000 |
| 2021 | 1 | £287,000 | £287,000 | £287,000 |
| 2017 | 1 | £237,000 | £237,000 | £237,000 |
| 2016 | 1 | £270,000 | £270,000 | £270,000 |
| 2015 | 2 | £243,975 | £238,000 | £249,950 |
| 2013 | 1 | £223,000 | £223,000 | £223,000 |
| 2012 | 1 | £218,000 | £218,000 | £218,000 |
| 2010 | 1 | £180,000 | £180,000 | £180,000 |
| 2008 | 1 | £206,000 | £206,000 | £206,000 |
| 2007 | 1 | £193,000 | £193,000 | £193,000 |
| 2003 | 1 | £195,000 | £195,000 | £195,000 |
| 2002 | 1 | £128,950 | £128,950 | £128,950 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 May 2026 | 1 BH15 4NZ | Detached | £310,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 28 Feb 2023 | 6 BH15 4NZ | Semi-detached | £310,000 | |
| 3 Sep 2021 | 6 BH15 4NZ | Semi-detached | £287,000 | |
| 20 Jan 2017 | 6 BH15 4NZ | Semi-detached | £237,000 | |
| 6 Jan 2017 | 8 BH15 4NZ | Semi-detached | £220,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 6 Oct 2016 | 4 BH15 4NZ | Detached | £379,496 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 26 May 2016 | 1 BH15 4NZ | Detached | £270,000 | |
| 1 May 2015 | 1 BH15 4NZ | Detached | £238,000 | |
| 31 Mar 2015 | 2 BH15 4NZ | Detached | £249,950 | |
| 18 Jan 2013 | 2 BH15 4NZ | Detached | £223,000 | |
| 27 Jan 2012 | 10 BH15 4NZ | Detached | £218,000 | |
| 16 Apr 2010 | 5 BH15 4NZ | Semi-detached | £180,000 | |
| 29 Aug 2008 | 10 BH15 4NZ | Detached | £206,000 | |
| 30 Mar 2007 | 7 BH15 4NZ | Semi-detached | £193,000 | |
| 31 Jul 2003 | 4 BH15 4NZ | Detached | £195,000 | |
| 11 Jul 2002 | 10 BH15 4NZ | Detached | £128,950 | |
| 3 Sep 1999 | 4 BH15 4NZ | Detached | £96,000 | |
| 16 Jun 1998 | 3 BH15 4NZ | Detached | £89,000 | |
| 30 May 1997 | 7 BH15 4NZ | Semi-detached | £66,000 | |
| 21 Apr 1997 | 8 BH15 4NZ | Semi-detached | £60,000 | |
| 1 Nov 1996 | 8 BH15 4NZ | Semi-detached | £58,000 | |
| 6 Oct 1995 | 9 BH15 4NZ | Semi-detached | £58,500 |
Energy performance certificates
8 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 72 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (5); Bungalow, detached (3). Built: 1976-1982 (4); 1967-1975 (2); 1983-1990 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (3); rented (private) (2).
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.
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
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 4 addresses are in areas at high risk, 2 at medium risk and 5 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
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.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| BH15 4NZ | not in 2 or 3 | 3 / 2 / 1 | unlikely |
| BH15 4LE | not in 2 or 3 | 1 / 0 / 4 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 11 addresses are between 15 m and 16 m above sea level (16 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BH15 4LE | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| BH15 4NZ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Hamworthy 145,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 780 m (0.5 miles) |
| Poole 965,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2 km (1.3 miles) | |
| Parkstone (Dorset) 229,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.5 km (2.8 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 10 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 23 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Red Lion Hamworthy | 170 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Poole | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Poole Ferry Terminal Lower Hamworthy | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| Car parks | Premier Inn Poole Centre (Holes Bay) Car Park | 1.5 km (1 mile) |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest InstaVolt Charging Station | 690 m (0.4 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Bournemouth Airport BOH | 13.9 km (8.6 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | Bristol Airport BRS | 88.7 km (55 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest The Adam Practice | 130 m |
| Pharmacies | 1 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Crest Pharmacy | 130 m |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest 201-203 Blandford Road | 890 m (0.6 miles) |
| Hospital | St Mary's Hospital | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) |
| Police station | Dorset Police | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Cooperative Food Hamworthy New, Hamworthy | 500 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,670 m² | 690 m (0.4 miles) |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Tucker's Field 3,260 m² | 780 m (0.5 miles) |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2,010 m² | 410 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | Unnamed 2.9 ha | 860 m (0.5 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 3,260 m² | 840 m (0.5 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*), 810 m (0.5 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* | 810 m (0.5 miles) south-east |
| Town wall W of Thames Street | Scheduled monument | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) south-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Ham Copse | Wood | 200 m east |
| Holes Bay | Bay | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) north-east |
| Gorse Hill | Hill | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) west |
| Rockley Vale | Valley | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) west |
| Gold Point | Wetland | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) south-west |
| West Lake | Lake or reservoir | 4.1 km (2.6 miles) south-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 6.9 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.7 | 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 and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 10 | 11 |
1 of the street's 11 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Twin Sails Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 3–7 | 750 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| The Cornerstone Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 810 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Hamworthy Park Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1 km (0.6 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 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Snack Box BH15 4HP | Other catering premises | 70 m | 5 Very good | 8 Jun 2023 |
| Little Angels Nursery and Holiday Club BH15 4HP | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 100 m | 5 Very good | 5 Jun 2026 |
| Blandford Stores Ltd BH15 4JQ | Retailers - other | 130 m | 5 Very good | 19 Dec 2023 |
| Red Lion BH15 4JQ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 130 m | 5 Very good | 15 May 2023 |
| Crest Pharmacy BH15 4JQ | Retailers - other | 130 m | Exempt | |
| Upton Bay Care Home BH15 4HY | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 170 m | 5 Very good | 5 Feb 2025 |
| Hamworthy Labour Club BH15 4LF | Pub/bar/nightclub | 340 m | 5 Very good | 28 Nov 2022 |
| Woodland Preserves BH15 4EF | Retailers - other | 350 m | Exempt | |
| Khybar Indian Takeaway BH15 4HW | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 3 Generally satisfactory | 15 Apr 2026 |
| All-Ways Friday BH15 4HW | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 15 Jul 2026 |
| Cobbs Bar and Kitchen BH15 4EJ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 17 Sep 2025 |
| The Quay Shop BH15 4EJ | Retailers - other | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 22 Jan 2020 |
| Rainbow BH15 4HW | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 12 Jun 2025 |
| Pizzarella BH15 4HW | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 5 Aug 2024 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 23 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 6 |
| Burglary | 4 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Manton Close (9); On or near Aldis Gardens (6); On or near Manton Road (6); On or near Dean Close (5); On or near Winspit Close (4).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 45 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 21% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 70% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 37% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 12% | 17% |
| Private rented | 18% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 62% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 26% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 5% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 28% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 58% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 4% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 9% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 76% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 6% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 30% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 18% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 9% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 98% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 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
Nearby streets
Halter Path · Upwey Avenue · Caversham Close · Lake Crescent · Aldis Gardens · St Michaels Close · Winspit Close · Hoyal Road · Manton Close · Ridgemount Gardens · Abraham Drive · Ash Gardens
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.