Dell Close Poole
6 addresses across 2 postcodes (BH18), about 60 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 30300990.
- Sales: 7 recorded sales since 1995; in 2026 the median was £715,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 2 homes have an energy certificate (D: 1, 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 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 3.8 km (2.4 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 490 m (0.3 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 6.5 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.7 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 52 to 56 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 6 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is The Hadleigh Practice, about 1.3 km (0.8 miles) away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 610 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 91% of households owned their home and 39% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 30 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 | £715,000 | £715,000 | £715,000 |
| 2017 | 1 | £429,000 | £429,000 | £429,000 |
| 2013 | 1 | £321,500 | £321,500 | £321,500 |
| 2008 | 1 | £400,000 | £400,000 | £400,000 |
| 2005 | 1 | £295,000 | £295,000 | £295,000 |
| 1999 | 1 | £169,950 | £169,950 | £169,950 |
| 1996 | 1 | £92,500 | £92,500 | £92,500 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Feb 2026 | 3 BH18 9NL | Detached | £715,000 | |
| 7 Dec 2017 | 3 BH18 9NL | Detached | £429,000 | |
| 12 Jun 2013 | 1 BH18 9NL | Detached | £321,500 | |
| 28 May 2008 | 4 BH18 9NL | Detached | £400,000 | |
| 7 Oct 2005 | 1 BH18 9NL | Detached | £295,000 | |
| 29 Jul 1999 | 2 BH18 9NL | Detached | £169,950 | |
| 6 Dec 1996 | 1 BH18 9NL | Detached | £92,500 |
Energy performance certificates
2 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 145 m². Most common: House, detached (2). Built: 1950-1966 (1); 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 D (37% of about 1,130 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)
- 20 Upton Way Broadstone BH18 9LY: up to 6 homes, permissioned (770 m (0.5 miles))
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
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 6 addresses are between 52 m and 56 m above sea level (54 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BH18 9JU | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| BH18 9NL | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Hamworthy 145,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.8 km (2.4 miles) |
| Poole 965,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.9 km (3 miles) | |
| Parkstone (Dorset) 229,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 6 km (3.7 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 5 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 23 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Maxwell Road Broadstone | 170 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Poole | 5.1 km (3.2 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Poole Quay Ferry Landing | 5.6 km (3.5 miles) |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Be.EV Charging Station | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Bournemouth Airport BOH | 12.3 km (7.7 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | Bristol Airport BRS | 85.1 km (53 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest The Hadleigh Practice | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 4 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Boots | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 6 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Corfe Mullen Dental Surgery | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Hospital | St Mary's Hospital | 4.9 km (3 miles) |
| Police station | Dorset Police | 4.7 km (2.9 miles) |
| Cash machines | Tesco Bank ATM | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3.5 ha | 490 m (0.3 miles) |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Unnamed 4.3 ha | 570 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2,070 m² | 270 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 7,830 m² | 290 m |
| Allotments | Broadstone Allotments 1.1 ha | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 10 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Bowl barrow 350m north of Naked Cross, a scheduled monument, 1.3 km (0.8 miles) west.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Bowl barrow 350m north of Naked Cross | Scheduled monument | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) west |
| Two sections of Roman road on Barrow Hill and Corfe Hills | Scheduled monument | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) north |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| The Clump | Wood | 490 m (0.3 miles) east |
| Corfe Hills | Hill | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) north-east |
| Pit Bottom | Valley | 3 km (1.8 miles) west |
| Pergins Island | Island | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) south |
| Merley Pond | Lake or reservoir | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) north-east |
| Rockley Point | Wetland | 4.9 km (3 miles) south-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 6.5 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.7 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 8.7 | 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 | 5 | 6 |
1 of the street's 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springdale First School | Primary | 5–9 | 240 m | No overall grade (Oct 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding |
| Rushcombe First School | Primary | 4–9 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Outstanding (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Corfe Hills School | Secondary | 13–18 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Sep 2021, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Broadstone First School | Primary | 4–9 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Sep 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Henbury View First School | Primary | 5–9 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Hillbourne Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | No overall grade (Feb 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding |
| Broadstone Middle School | Middle deemed secondary | 9–13 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Good (Dec 2019, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julia's House BH18 9BP | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 210 m | 5 Very good | 4 Apr 2025 |
| Springdale First School BH18 9BW | School/college/university | 380 m | 5 Very good | 13 Sep 2023 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 19 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 7 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Beech Close (18); On or near Gladelands Way (7); On or near Silverdale Close (2); On or near Hadley Way (1); On or near Upton Way (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 53 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 15% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 30% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 91% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 58% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 1% | 17% |
| Private rented | 7% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 51% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 5% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 38% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | under 1% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 41% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 53% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | under 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 6% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 68% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 13% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 39% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 7% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 98% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhoods around this street are all in decile 10 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
Gladelands Way · Gladelands Way · Silverdale Close · The Close · Gladelands Close · Beech Close · Upton Way · Maxwell Road · Springdale Road · Hadley Way · Lavender Way · Barters Lane
All the streets in BH18 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.