Decies Road Poole
8 addresses across 2 postcodes (BH14), about 50 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 30300263.
- Sales: 10 recorded sales since 1995; in 2019 the median was £510,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 5 homes have an energy certificate (C: 2, D: 2, E: 1).
- 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 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Parkstone (Dorset), about 660 m (0.4 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 500 m (0.3 miles) away, and Ashley Cross Green (1.1 hectares) is about 560 m (0.3 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 8.7 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.1 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 63 to 64 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 8 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Shore Medical, about 320 m away, with 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 490 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 57% of households owned their home and 36% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 70 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1 | £510,000 | £510,000 | £510,000 |
| 2011 | 1 | £320,000 | £320,000 | £320,000 |
| 2008 | 1 | £297,500 | £297,500 | £297,500 |
| 2003 | 2 | £246,225 | £242,500 | £249,950 |
| 2001 | 1 | £176,500 | £176,500 | £176,500 |
| 1998 | 1 | £95,250 | £95,250 | £95,250 |
| 1997 | 1 | £70,000 | £70,000 | £70,000 |
| 1996 | 1 | £76,000 | £76,000 | £76,000 |
| 1995 | 1 | £87,000 | £87,000 | £87,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Sep 2019 | 3 BH14 0DZ | Detached | £510,000 | |
| 20 May 2011 | 5 BH14 0DZ | Detached | £320,000 | |
| 18 Jul 2008 | 3 BH14 0DZ | Detached | £297,500 | |
| 13 Jun 2003 | 5 BH14 0DZ | Detached | £249,950 | |
| 21 Mar 2003 | 7 BH14 0DZ | Detached | £242,500 | |
| 9 Nov 2001 | 2 BH14 0DZ | Detached | £176,500 | |
| 21 May 1998 | 1 BH14 0DZ | Detached | £95,250 | |
| 17 Dec 1997 | 1 BH14 0DZ | Detached | £70,000 | |
| 9 Dec 1996 | 7 BH14 0DZ | Detached | £76,000 | |
| 6 Jan 1995 | 6 BH14 0DZ | Detached | £87,000 |
Energy performance certificates
5 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 124 m². Most common: House, detached (5). Built: 1930-1949 (5). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (3).
Each home's certificates and sales (4 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 B (33% of about 1,000 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)
- 10 Glenmount Drive Parkstone BH14 0HL: up to 8 homes, permissioned (190 m)
- 3 Mount Road, Poole, Dorset, BH14 0QW: up to 5 homes, not permissioned (230 m)
- Mansfield Road Water Tower, Mansfield Road, Poole , BH14 0DJ: up to 17 homes, permissioned (330 m)
- Land rear of 16-30 Croft Road, Poole, Dorset, BH12 3LD: up to 5 homes, not permissioned (380 m)
- Land rear of 394-408 Ashley Road Newtown & Heatherlands BH14 0AA: up to 16 homes, permissioned (460 m (0.3 miles))
- Land r/o 394-408 Ashley Road, Poole, BH14 0AA: up to 16 homes, permissioned (460 m (0.3 miles))
- Sea View Centre, Croft Road, Poole, BH12 3LD: up to 50 homes, not permissioned (470 m (0.3 miles))
- Rear of 382 Ashley Road, Poole, BH14 9DQ: up to 8 homes, permissioned (610 m (0.4 miles))
Roadworks
Started, not reported finished by 31 October 2026
- 30 October 2026 to 3 November 2026: WESSEX WATER, Utility repair and maintenance 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 8 addresses are between 63 m and 64 m above sea level (64 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BH14 0DX | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| BH14 0DZ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Parkstone (Dorset) 229,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 660 m (0.4 miles) |
| Branksome 280,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | |
| Poole 965,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 6 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 41 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Uppleby Road Parkstone | 150 m |
| Bus or coach station | Seldown Coach Station Poole | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Poole Quay Ferry Landing | 3.3 km (2.1 miles) |
| Car parks | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Parking space on Bournemouth Road, BH14 | 630 m (0.4 miles) |
| EV charging points | 5 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Shell Recharge Charging Station | 560 m (0.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Bournemouth Airport BOH | 9.5 km (5.9 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | Bristol Airport BRS | 90.5 km (56 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Shore Medical | 320 m |
| Pharmacies | 6 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Bryant Pharmacy | 290 m |
| NHS dentists | 7 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Mr B J Richardson & Mr C M Winterbottom | 130 m |
| Hospital | Poole Hospital | 2 km (1.2 miles) |
| Police station | Dorset Police | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) |
| Cash machines | Tesco Bank ATM | 850 m (0.5 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 870 m² | 500 m (0.3 miles) |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Ashley Cross Green 1.1 ha | 560 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3,620 m² | 240 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.6 ha | 730 m (0.5 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 7,020 m² | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 1.2 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of St Peter, a listed building (Grade II*), 630 m (0.4 miles) south-west. 8 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 2 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Church of St Peter | Listed building, Grade II* | 630 m (0.4 miles) south-west |
| St Dunstan of Canterbury Orthodox Church | Listed building, Grade II* | 780 m (0.5 miles) south-east |
| Poole Cemetery | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) north-west |
| Poole Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) south-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Constitution Hill | Hill | 500 m (0.3 miles) west |
| Parr's Plantation | Wood | 1.6 km (1 mile) north-west |
| Parkstone Bay | Bay | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) south-west |
| Weston's Point | Wetland | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) south-west |
| Bourne Bottom | Valley | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) north-east |
| Coy Pond | Lake or reservoir | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 8.7 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.1 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 7 | 8 | 8 |
1 of the street's 8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Livingstone Road Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 720 m (0.4 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 |
| Courthill Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | 900 m (0.6 miles) | Good (Jan 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Baden-Powell and St Peter's Church of England Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 930 m (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| The Bournemouth and Poole College | 16 plus | 16–99 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Ocean Academy Poole | Primary | 7–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Edward's Roman Catholic/Church of England School, Poole Church of England/Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Heatherlands Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Poole Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Aldhelm's Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Poole Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Good (Oct 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Longfleet Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Express Poole - Ashley Road PFS BH14 0BB | Retailers - other | 60 m | 5 Very good | 21 Aug 2025 |
| Parkstone Trades & Labour Hall BH14 0BB | Pub/bar/nightclub | 60 m | Exempt | |
| Linwood School Skills Centre Catering BH14 0BD | School/college/university | 80 m | 5 Very good | 12 Mar 2026 |
| Alex Wok BH14 0AX | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 190 m | 5 Very good | 10 Jul 2026 |
| Ocean Fish and Chips BH14 0AX | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 190 m | 5 Very good | 10 Sep 2025 |
| Imrans Heart of India AKA The Curry Guys BH14 0AX | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 190 m | 2 Improvement necessary | 22 Jan 2025 |
| The Grange BH14 0QW | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 210 m | 4 Good | 24 Feb 2026 |
| Vista Trading as Platinum Skies Ltd BH14 0QY | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 220 m | 5 Very good | 19 Oct 2022 |
| Retrocave BH14 0AD | Other catering premises | 250 m | 4 Good | 1 Sep 2025 |
| KFC BH14 0AX | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 250 m | 5 Very good | 28 Jan 2025 |
| Ashley News Food & Wine BH14 0AX | Retailers - other | 260 m | 5 Very good | 18 Jan 2020 |
| First Choice Off Licence BH14 0AD | Retailers - other | 260 m | 4 Good | 24 Jul 2025 |
| Star Pizza BH14 0AD | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 290 m | 4 Good | 31 Jul 2025 |
| Papa John's Pizza BH14 0AD | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 290 m | 5 Very good | 23 Jan 2025 |
| Gurkha Spice BH14 0AT | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 300 m | 5 Very good | 4 Sep 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 24 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 23 |
| Other theft | 6 |
| Public order | 5 |
| Burglary | 4 |
| Vehicle crime | 3 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Pearson Avenue (13); On or near Petrol Station (11); On or near Farcroft Road (9); On or near Mount Road (8); On or near Glenmount Drive (8).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 20% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 57% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 28% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 14% | 17% |
| Private rented | 29% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 59% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 24% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 5% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 35% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 48% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 4% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 13% | 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 | 9% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 36% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 17% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 94% | 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
- Roadworks Street works permit: WESSEX WATER: Utility repair and maintenance works, 29 October 2026 to 3 November 2026 (some carriageway incursion) found 3 November 2026
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Highland Road · Pearson Avenue · Glen Road · Glenmount Drive · Belmont Road · Farcroft Road · Wesley Road · Cranbrook Road · Mount Road · Springfield Crescent · Ribbonwood Heights · Weymouth Road
All the streets in BH14 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.