Denham Close Poole
22 addresses across 1 postcode (BH17), about 90 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 30300770.
- Sales: 25 recorded sales since 1995; in 2026 the median was £350,000 across 2 sales.
- Energy: 11 homes have an energy certificate (C: 6, D: 5).
- 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 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Parkstone (Dorset), about 3.9 km (2.4 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 640 m (0.4 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 7.3 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.8 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 29 to 35 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 22 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Canford Heath Group Pract, about 1.6 km (1 mile) away.
- People: About 260 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 80% of households owned their home and 30% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 16 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | £350,000 | £325,000 | £375,000 |
| 2021 | 1 | £328,000 | £328,000 | £328,000 |
| 2020 | 1 | £376,000 | £376,000 | £376,000 |
| 2019 | 1 | £325,000 | £325,000 | £325,000 |
| 2016 | 1 | £306,000 | £306,000 | £306,000 |
| 2015 | 1 | £249,950 | £249,950 | £249,950 |
| 2014 | 1 | £264,000 | £264,000 | £264,000 |
| 2013 | 1 | £203,500 | £203,500 | £203,500 |
| 2007 | 1 | £260,000 | £260,000 | £260,000 |
| 2006 | 3 | £200,000 | £195,000 | £283,000 |
| 2005 | 2 | £186,500 | £185,000 | £188,000 |
| 2003 | 1 | £215,950 | £215,950 | £215,950 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Feb 2026 | 7 BH17 9HL | Semi-detached | £375,000 | |
| 28 Jan 2026 | 15 BH17 9HL | Terraced | £325,000 | |
| 11 Mar 2021 | 20 BH17 9HL | Detached | £328,000 | |
| 28 Jan 2020 | 16 BH17 9HL | Detached | £376,000 | |
| 27 Jun 2019 | 11 BH17 9HL | Detached | £325,000 | |
| 24 Jun 2016 | 3 BH17 9HL | Semi-detached | £306,000 | |
| 21 Aug 2015 | 17 BH17 9HL | Terraced | £249,950 | |
| 18 Sep 2014 | 4 BH17 9HL | Detached | £264,000 | |
| 1 Aug 2013 | 15 BH17 9HL | Terraced | £203,500 | |
| 23 Jul 2007 | 18 BH17 9HL | Detached | £260,000 | |
| 14 Aug 2006 | 8 BH17 9HL | Semi-detached | £200,000 | |
| 14 Jul 2006 | 9 BH17 9HL | Semi-detached | £283,000 | |
| 1 Mar 2006 | 2 BH17 9HL | Detached | £195,000 | |
| 23 Jun 2005 | 17 BH17 9HL | Terraced | £188,000 | |
| 18 Feb 2005 | 21 BH17 9HL | Semi-detached | £185,000 | |
| 7 Jan 2003 | 7 BH17 9HL | Semi-detached | £215,950 | |
| 4 Oct 2002 | 7 BH17 9HL | Semi-detached | £185,000 | |
| 24 Jun 2002 | 1 BH17 9HL | Semi-detached | £149,950 | |
| 29 Jun 2001 | 17 BH17 9HL | Terraced | £120,000 | |
| 2 Jun 1999 | 15 BH17 9HL | Terraced | £86,000 | |
| 26 Mar 1999 | 17 BH17 9HL | Terraced | £85,000 | |
| 3 Aug 1998 | 8 BH17 9HL | Semi-detached | £90,500 | |
| 21 Jul 1997 | 6 BH17 9HL | Semi-detached | £81,950 | |
| 29 Sep 1995 | 7 BH17 9HL | Semi-detached | £78,000 | |
| 21 Apr 1995 | 17 BH17 9HL | Terraced | £65,000 |
Energy performance certificates
11 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 88 m². Most common: House, detached (7); House, semi-detached (4). Built: 1983-1990 (8); 1976-1982 (2); 1991-1995 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (10); rented (private) (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 neighbourhood around this street: most are in band C (35% of about 650 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
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 is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 22 addresses are between 29 m and 35 m above sea level (32 m on average); the ground rises about 6 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BH17 9HL | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Parkstone (Dorset) 229,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.9 km (2.4 miles) |
| Poole 965,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.1 km (2.6 miles) | |
| Branksome 280,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.8 km (3 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 5 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 22 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Portesham Way Canford Heath | 270 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Poole | 4.2 km (2.6 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Poole Quay Ferry Landing | 5 km (3.1 miles) |
| EV charging points | Be.EV Charging Station | 2 km (1.2 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Bournemouth Airport BOH | 9.6 km (6 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | Bristol Airport BRS | 87.1 km (54 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Canford Heath Group Pract | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Pharmacies | 2 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Arrowedge Pharmacy | 500 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Canford Heath Clinic | 500 m (0.3 miles) |
| Hospital | Ssd Alderney Community Hospital | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
| Police station | Dorset Police | 3.8 km (2.3 miles) |
| Cash machines | Morrisons Daily - Canford Heath Adastral Sq Cashzone | 1.5 km (1 mile) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3.8 ha | 640 m (0.4 miles) |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Unnamed 11 ha | 730 m (0.5 miles) |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 160 m² | 600 m (0.4 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3,190 m² | 740 m (0.5 miles) |
| Allotments | Broadstone Allotments 1.1 ha | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 15 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Bowl barrow cemetery and four other bowl barrows on Canford Heath, a scheduled monument, 380 m north-east.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Bowl barrow cemetery and four other bowl barrows on Canford Heath | Scheduled monument | 380 m north-east |
| Bowl barrow on Canford Heath 730m south east of Alhambra | Scheduled monument | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) north |
| Bowl barrow on Canford Heath 650m south of southern corner of New Covert | Scheduled monument | 1.6 km (1 mile) north-east |
| Poole Cemetery | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) south |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Lodge Hill | Hill | 500 m (0.3 miles) east |
| Arrowsmith Coppice | Wood | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) north |
| Pergins Island | Island | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) south-west |
| Merley Pond | Lake or reservoir | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) north |
| Bourne Bottom | Valley | 3.9 km (2.4 miles) east |
| Weston's Point | Wetland | 4.9 km (3 miles) south |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 7.3 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.8 | 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, rail and aircraft noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways | Aircraft |
|---|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 21 | 22 | 22 |
1 of the street's 22 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ad Astra Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | 710 m (0.4 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 |
| Poole Grammar School | Secondary | 11–18 | 720 m (0.4 miles) | No overall grade (May 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good |
| Magna Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 800 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Haymoor Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 900 m (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Broadstone Middle School | Middle deemed secondary | 9–13 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Dec 2019, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Parkstone Grammar School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No overall grade (May 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Hillbourne Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | 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 |
| Canford Heath Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Outstanding (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Canford Heath Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
| Broadstone First School | Primary | 4–9 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Good (Sep 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
No rated food businesses within 500 m (0.3 miles).
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 6 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Willwood Close (4); On or near Whitecross Close (4); On or near Harcombe Close (2); On or near Corscombe Close (2); On or near Tarrant Close (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 19% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 12% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 80% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 36% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 2% | 17% |
| Private rented | 18% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 70% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 5% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 18% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 33% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 61% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | under 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 3% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 84% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 2% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 30% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 10% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 98% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 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
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
- BH17 9HL: 22 addresses of 23 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Whitecross Close · Furzebrook Close · Harcombe Close · Pilsdon Drive · Overcombe Close · Portesham Way · Willwood Close · Corscombe Close · Winterhayes Close · Tarrant Close · Hawkchurch Gardens · Holywell Close
All the streets in BH17 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.