Dolbery Road North Poole
15 addresses across 2 postcodes (BH12), about 130 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 30301708.
- Sales: 16 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £285,975 across 2 sales.
- Energy: 12 homes have an energy certificate (C: 6, D: 5, F: 1).
- Flood: 4 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 98% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Branksome, about 3 km (1.9 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 40 m away, and Turbary Common (45 hectares) is about 710 m (0.4 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 9.7 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.2 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 50 to 53 m above sea level.
- Noise: 15 of its 15 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is The Rosemary Health Ctr, about 1.6 km (1 mile) away.
- People: About 370 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 58% of households owned their home and 24% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 37 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | £285,975 | £242,000 | £329,950 |
| 2019 | 2 | £214,000 | £198,000 | £230,000 |
| 2016 | 1 | £190,000 | £190,000 | £190,000 |
| 2015 | 1 | £142,000 | £142,000 | £142,000 |
| 2013 | 1 | £165,000 | £165,000 | £165,000 |
| 2011 | 1 | £125,000 | £125,000 | £125,000 |
| 2010 | 2 | £135,475 | £121,000 | £149,950 |
| 2006 | 2 | £145,000 | £124,000 | £166,000 |
| 2004 | 1 | £112,000 | £112,000 | £112,000 |
| 2002 | 1 | £75,000 | £75,000 | £75,000 |
| 2001 | 1 | £57,000 | £57,000 | £57,000 |
| 1996 | 1 | £45,000 | £45,000 | £45,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Nov 2025 | 8A BH12 4PU | Semi-detached | £242,000 | Leasehold. |
| 22 Aug 2025 | 2 BH12 4PU | Semi-detached | £329,950 | |
| 6 Sep 2019 | 8A BH12 4PU | Flat or maisonette | £198,000 | Leasehold. |
| 25 Jan 2019 | 3 BH12 4PU | Semi-detached | £230,000 | |
| 24 Feb 2016 | 4 BH12 4PU | Semi-detached | £190,000 | |
| 17 Jul 2015 | 6B BH12 4PU | Flat or maisonette | £142,000 | Leasehold. |
| 2 Dec 2013 | 3 BH12 4PU | Semi-detached | £165,000 | |
| 7 Oct 2011 | 7B BH12 4PU | Flat or maisonette | £125,000 | Leasehold. |
| 27 Sep 2010 | 9 BH12 4PU | Semi-detached | £149,950 | |
| 14 May 2010 | 8A BH12 4PU | Flat or maisonette | £121,000 | Leasehold. |
| 10 May 2006 | 7B BH12 4PU | Flat or maisonette | £124,000 | Leasehold. |
| 21 Apr 2006 | 3 BH12 4PU | Semi-detached | £166,000 | |
| 30 Jan 2004 | 8A BH12 4PU | Flat or maisonette | £112,000 | Leasehold. |
| 15 Nov 2002 | 8A BH12 4PU | Flat or maisonette | £75,000 | Leasehold. |
| 13 Feb 2001 | 6B BH12 4PU | Semi-detached | £57,000 | Leasehold. |
| 21 Oct 1996 | 2 BH12 4PU | Semi-detached | £45,000 |
Energy performance certificates
12 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 73 m². Most common: Flat (7); House, semi-detached (4); Maisonette, semi-detached (1). Built: 1950-1966 (10); 1967-1975 (1); 1930-1949 (1). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (5); owner-occupied (3); rented (private) (2).
Each home's certificates and sales (6 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 C (75% of about 480 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)
- Horizon Motor Co. Ltd., 397-399 Ringwood Road, Poole, BH12 4LT: up to 30 homes, not permissioned (880 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 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 2 addresses are in areas at high risk, 2 at medium risk and 0 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| BH12 4PU | not in 2 or 3 | 2 / 2 / 0 | unlikely |
| BH12 4PH | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 15 addresses are between 50 m and 53 m above sea level (51 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BH12 4PH | 100% | 98% | 98% | 0% |
| BH12 4PU | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Branksome 280,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3 km (1.9 miles) |
| Parkstone (Dorset) 229,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.3 km (2.1 miles) | |
| Poole 965,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5 km (3.1 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 6 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 19 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Alderney West | 40 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bournemouth University Talbot Heath | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Poole Quay Ferry Landing | 5.7 km (3.5 miles) |
| EV charging points | 4 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest MFG Charging Station | 360 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Bournemouth Airport BOH | 7.5 km (4.6 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | Bristol Airport BRS | 88.9 km (55 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest The Rosemary Health Ctr | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Pharmacies | 5 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Nimo Pharmacy | 910 m (0.6 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Alderney Dental Practice | 640 m (0.4 miles) |
| Hospital | Ssd Alderney Community Hospital | 470 m (0.3 miles) |
| Police station | Winton Police Station | 4.1 km (2.6 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest MFG - Wallisdown Cashzone | 480 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 36 ha | 40 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Turbary Common 45 ha | 710 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 470 m² | 320 m |
| Playing field | Unnamed 4.6 ha | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Allotments | Alder Farm Allotments 1.5 ha | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 4 parks and gardens, 83 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Bowl barrow on Knighton Heath Golf Course 320m south of Eastlands Farm, a scheduled monument, 1.5 km (0.9 miles) north.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Bowl barrow on Knighton Heath Golf Course 320m south of Eastlands Farm | Scheduled monument | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) north |
| Bowl barrow on Canford Heath 650m south of southern corner of New Covert | Scheduled monument | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) north-west |
| Poole Cemetery | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) south-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Bourne Bottom | Valley | 1.6 km (1 mile) south-east |
| Butcher's Coppice | Wood | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) north-east |
| Lodge Hill | Hill | 2 km (1.2 miles) west |
| Coy Pond | Lake or reservoir | 3.2 km (2 miles) south-east |
| Parkstone Bay | Bay | 4.7 km (2.9 miles) south-west |
| Weston's Point | Wetland | 4.8 km (3 miles) south |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 9.7 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.2 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 9.7 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 70 to 74 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 65 to 69 | 11 | 0 | 0 |
| 60 to 64 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 0 | 15 | 15 |
15 of the street's 15 addresses are 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manorside Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 800 m (0.5 miles) | No overall grade (Jul 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| St Aldhelm's Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Heathlands Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.5 km (1 mile) | Good (Jun 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Oak Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No overall grade (Nov 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Requires improvement |
| LeAF Studio | Secondary | 13–19 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No overall grade (Sep 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Poole Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Oct 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Elm Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | No overall grade (Jan 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good |
| Livingstone Road Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 2 km (1.2 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 |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belben Stores (Premier) BH12 4PH | Retailers - other | 90 m | 5 Very good | 7 Feb 2022 |
| Miller & Carter BH12 5AD | Pub/bar/nightclub | 270 m | 5 Very good | 18 Jul 2023 |
| Elizabeth House BH12 4PX | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 370 m | 5 Very good | 23 Dec 2025 |
| Renowned Catering BH12 4LL | School/college/university | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 5 Nov 2025 |
| Knighton Heath Golf Club BH11 8NX | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 16 Aug 2024 |
| The Den Kitchen LTD BH11 8NX | Other catering premises | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 26 Jun 2025 |
| Wallisdown Service Station BH11 8PT | Retailers - other | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 29 May 2024 |
| Davy's Catering BH11 8PT | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 26 Jun 2025 |
| Pret Wallisdown BH11 8PT | Retailers - other | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 22 Aug 2025 |
| Alderney Hospital BH12 4NB | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 9 Dec 2025 |
| Go Karting For Fun Limited T/A TeamSport Indoor Karting BH11 8QN | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 500 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 16 Jan 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 15 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 8 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 |
| Other theft | 4 |
| Other crime | 2 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Loewy Crescent (10); On or near Belben Close (8); On or near Dolbery Road North (5); On or near Bremble Close (4); On or near Cleeves Close (4).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 20% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 11% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 58% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 17% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 27% | 17% |
| Private rented | 15% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 65% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 5% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 12% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 9% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 21% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 64% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 11% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 81% | 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) | 24% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 25% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 95% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 3 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
Bowden Road · Belben Close · Cleeves Close · Loewy Crescent · Ringwood Road · Portelet Close · Bremble Close · Corbiere Avenue · Gorey Road · Belben Road · Hudson Close · Dolbery Road South
All the streets in BH12 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.