Didcot Road Poole
43 addresses across 3 postcodes (BH17), about 100 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 30301073.
- Energy: 12 homes have an energy certificate (B: 5, C: 7).
- Flood: 11 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 C; Band D in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole costs £2,436 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 81% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Poole, about 2.4 km (1.5 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 420 m (0.3 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 11.7 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.2 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 4 to 7 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 43 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Canford Heath Group Pract, about 1 km (0.6 miles) away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 340 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 64% of households owned their home and 23% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 33 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 |
|---|
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Oct 2022 | 3 BH17 0GD | Other | £175,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 25 Nov 2013 | 9 BH17 0GD | Other | £344,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
Energy performance certificates
12 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 42 m². Most common: Flat (12). Built: 2012 onwards (12). Tenure at assessment: rented (private) (12).
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 550 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)
- Downlands Place, Adastral Road, Poole, BH17 8SL: up to 15 homes, not permissioned (910 m (0.6 miles))
- Oakdale Public Buildings: up to 60 homes, not permissioned (920 m (0.6 miles))
- Pergins, 21 Christopher Crescent, Poole, BH15 3HW: up to 4 homes, permissioned (1 km (0.6 miles))
- Land at Moor View Road, Poole, BH15 3LS: up to 6 homes, permissioned (1 km (0.6 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
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 11 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 11 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| BH17 0GD | not in 2 or 3 | 2 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| BH17 0GF | not in 2 or 3 | 7 / 0 / 9 | unlikely |
| BH17 0RB | not in 2 or 3 | 2 / 0 / 2 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 43 addresses are between 4 m and 7 m above sea level (6 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BH17 0GD | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| BH17 0GF | 100% | 81% | 81% | 0% |
| BH17 0RB | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Poole 965,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) |
| Parkstone (Dorset) 229,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) | |
| Hamworthy 145,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 0 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 22 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest St Georges Church Oakdale | 460 m (0.3 miles) |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Poole | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Poole Quay Ferry Landing | 3.3 km (2 miles) |
| Car parks | Premier Inn Poole Centre (Holes Bay) Car Park | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest bp pulse Charging Station | 610 m (0.4 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Bournemouth Airport BOH | 10.7 km (6.7 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | Bristol Airport BRS | 88.1 km (55 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Canford Heath Group Pract | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 4 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Rowlands Pharmacy | 950 m (0.6 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Safety Drive (Dental Surgery) | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Hospital | St Mary's Hospital | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
| Police station | Dorset Police | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Cooperative Food Oakdale - Oakdale Road, Oakdale Cashzone | 730 m (0.5 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.0 ha | 420 m (0.3 miles) |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Unnamed 11 ha | 580 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,350 m² | 490 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 6.0 ha | 350 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Bushell Mill Allotments 1.8 ha | 640 m (0.4 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 13 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-east. 1 listed building is within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| 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-east |
| Poole Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) south |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Parr's Plantation | Wood | 1 km (0.6 miles) east |
| Hillbourne Copse | Wood | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) north-west |
| Pergins Island | Island | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) south-west |
| Lodge Hill | Hill | 2 km (1.2 miles) north-east |
| Weston's Point | Wetland | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) south |
| Bourne Bottom | Valley | 4.3 km (2.7 miles) east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 11.7 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.2 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 9.8 | 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 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 42 | 43 | 43 |
1 of the street's 43 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canford Heath Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 420 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| Canford Heath Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | 470 m (0.3 miles) | Outstanding (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Stanley Green Infant Academy | Primary | 2–7 | 730 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Parkstone Grammar School | Secondary | 11–18 | 810 m (0.5 miles) | 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 |
| Haymoor Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Magna Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Edward's Roman Catholic/Church of England School, Poole Church of England/Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Ad Astra Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | 1.3 km (0.8 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 |
| Oakdale Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No overall grade (Feb 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Hillbourne Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 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 |
| Poole Grammar School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.5 km (1 mile) | 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 |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Poole Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Happyccino at the Hub BH17 0GD | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 30 m | 5 Very good | 20 Apr 2026 |
| Wah Hing Chinese Supermarket BH17 0GD | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 40 m | 5 Very good | 6 Feb 2026 |
| Innovation Fitness Limited BH17 0RU | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 110 m | 5 Very good | 23 Jan 2025 |
| Le Petit Prince Patisserie Ltd BH17 0GD | Manufacturers/packers | 110 m | Exempt | |
| Insanity Retro Gaming BH17 0GE | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 120 m | 5 Very good | 12 Jul 2024 |
| Greggs BH17 0RA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 160 m | 5 Very good | 5 Dec 2025 |
| Entoyment War Gaming and Hobby Centre BH17 0GE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 210 m | 5 Very good | 21 Aug 2025 |
| Flaming Peaches BH17 0GB | Mobile caterer | 210 m | 5 Very good | 29 Jun 2022 |
| South Coast Building Supplies aka The Upstairs Cafe BH17 0SS | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 250 m | 5 Very good | 19 Jan 2026 |
| Two Cooks and a Van ltd BH17 0GG | Other catering premises | 380 m | 5 Very good | 25 Feb 2025 |
| Buddy Club BH17 8PJ | School/college/university | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 4 Jun 2024 |
| Longspee Academy BH17 8PJ | School/college/university | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 26 Jan 2024 |
| Canford Heath Infant School BH17 8PJ | School/college/university | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 10 Dec 2025 |
| Canford Heath Junior School BH17 8PJ | School/college/university | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 10 Dec 2025 |
| Cuddles Day Nursery BH17 8PJ | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 26 May 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 6 |
| Bicycle theft | 6 |
| Burglary | 6 |
| Other theft | 5 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 5 |
| Vehicle crime | 3 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Banbury Road (11); On or near Kennington Road (9); On or near Benson Road (6); On or near Nuffield Road (5); On or near Didcot Road (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 51 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 11% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 33% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 64% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 31% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 21% | 17% |
| Private rented | 15% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 49% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 5% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 37% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 5% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 19% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 70% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 2% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 9% | 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 | 7% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 23% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 28% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 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 8 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 0GD: 41 addresses of 42 in the postcode
- BH17 0GF: 1 address of 40 in the postcode
- BH17 0RB: 1 address of 20 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Benson Road · Harwell Road · Kennington Road · Banbury Road · Morris Road · Nuffield Road · Collwood Close · Worgret Road · Darbys Lane · Darby's Lane North · Learoyd Road
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.