Drury Road Bournemouth
15 addresses across 1 postcode (BH4), about 80 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 3719251.
- Sales: 23 recorded sales since 1995; in 2023 the median was £160,975 across 2 sales.
- Energy: 7 homes have an energy certificate (C: 1, D: 2, E: 4).
- 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 Branksome, about 1.5 km (1 mile) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 50 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 7.4 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.7 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 33 to 38 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 15 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Westbourne Medical Centre, about 700 m (0.4 miles) away.
- People: About 230 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 57% of households owned their home and 42% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 81 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2 | £160,975 | £149,950 | £172,000 |
| 2021 | 1 | £745,000 | £745,000 | £745,000 |
| 2019 | 1 | £165,000 | £165,000 | £165,000 |
| 2009 | 1 | £465,000 | £465,000 | £465,000 |
| 2008 | 1 | £460,000 | £460,000 | £460,000 |
| 2007 | 4 | £185,500 | £120,000 | £270,500 |
| 2005 | 5 | £210,000 | £93,000 | £425,000 |
| 2002 | 1 | £290,000 | £290,000 | £290,000 |
| 2001 | 2 | £49,750 | £47,999 | £51,500 |
| 2000 | 1 | £185,000 | £185,000 | £185,000 |
| 1999 | 1 | £97,000 | £97,000 | £97,000 |
| 1998 | 1 | £37,500 | £37,500 | £37,500 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Oct 2023 | FLAT 4, 8 BH4 8HA | Flat or maisonette | £149,950 | Leasehold. |
| 31 Mar 2023 | FLAT 3, 8 BH4 8HA | Flat or maisonette | £172,000 | Leasehold. |
| 4 Aug 2021 | 6 BH4 8HA | Semi-detached | £745,000 | |
| 1 Nov 2019 | FLAT 3, 8 BH4 8HA | Flat or maisonette | £165,000 | Leasehold. |
| 4 Dec 2009 | 6 BH4 8HA | Semi-detached | £465,000 | |
| 17 Jun 2008 | 2 BH4 8HA | Semi-detached | £460,000 | |
| 28 Sep 2007 | FLAT 4, 8 BH4 8HA | Flat or maisonette | £121,000 | Leasehold. |
| 22 Jun 2007 | FLAT 2, 8 BH4 8HA | Flat or maisonette | £120,000 | Leasehold. |
| 10 May 2007 | 1A BH4 8HA | Flat or maisonette | £270,500 | New build. Leasehold. |
| 5 Jan 2007 | FLAT 1, 1 BH4 8HA | Flat or maisonette | £250,000 | New build. Leasehold. |
| 21 Dec 2005 | 6 BH4 8HA | Detached | £425,000 | |
| 14 Oct 2005 | FLAT 2, 8 BH4 8HA | Flat or maisonette | £93,000 | Leasehold. |
| 22 Sep 2005 | FLAT 5, 8 BH4 8HA | Flat or maisonette | £115,500 | Leasehold. |
| 28 Jan 2005 | FLAT 1, 8 BH4 8HA | Flat or maisonette | £270,000 | Leasehold. |
| 7 Jan 2005 | 1A BH4 8HA | Detached | £210,000 | |
| 28 Jun 2002 | 4 BH4 8HA | Semi-detached | £290,000 | |
| 27 Jul 2001 | FLAT 4, 8 BH4 8HA | Flat or maisonette | £47,999 | Leasehold. |
| 26 Jan 2001 | FLAT 3, 8 BH4 8HA | Flat or maisonette | £51,500 | Leasehold. |
| 30 Jun 2000 | 1A BH4 8HA | Detached | £185,000 | |
| 17 Mar 1999 | FLAT 1, 8 BH4 8HA | Flat or maisonette | £97,000 | Leasehold. |
| 19 Jun 1998 | FLAT 3, 8 BH4 8HA | Flat or maisonette | £37,500 | Leasehold. |
| 20 Jun 1997 | 6 BH4 8HA | Detached | £127,000 | |
| 29 Nov 1996 | FLAT 3, 8 BH4 8HA | Flat or maisonette | £28,750 | Leasehold. |
Energy performance certificates
7 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 55 m². Most common: Flat (5); House, semi-detached (2). Built: 1900-1929 (4); 1930-1949 (2); before 1900 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (4); rented (private) (2).
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 C (33% of about 1,120 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)
- 42-44 Tower Road: up to 20 homes, not permissioned (220 m)
- 18, 18a, 20, 20a & 20b Balcombe Road Canford Cliffs BH13 6DY: up to 30 homes, permissioned (720 m (0.4 miles))
- Land adj. Princess Road/Wessex Way: up to 97 homes, not permissioned (800 m (0.5 miles))
- HANNAH LEVY HOUSE, 15 POOLE ROAD: up to 25 homes, not permissioned (870 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
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 15 addresses are between 33 m and 38 m above sea level (35 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BH4 8HA | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Branksome 280,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.5 km (1 mile) |
| Bournemouth 2.7 million journeys in 2024–25 | 3 km (1.9 miles) | |
| Parkstone (Dorset) 229,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.2 km (2 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 16 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 45 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Warren Road Westbourne | 70 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bournemouth University Talbot Heath | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Brownsea Island Ferry Landing Sandbanks | 4.9 km (3 miles) |
| Car parks | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Milburn Road Car Park | 740 m (0.5 miles) |
| EV charging points | 15 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Mer | 560 m (0.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Bournemouth Airport BOH | 8.4 km (5.2 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | Bristol Airport BRS | 93.3 km (58 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Westbourne Medical Centre | 700 m (0.4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 6 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Vantage Pharmacy | 640 m (0.4 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 6 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Westbourne Dental Practice | 460 m (0.3 miles) |
| Hospital | Herbert Hospital | 60 m |
| Police station | Winton Police Station | 3.8 km (2.4 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest ATM | 540 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 12 ha | 50 m |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3,090 m² | 730 m (0.5 miles) |
| Playing field | Unnamed 4.5 ha | 2 km (1.2 miles) |
| Allotments | Alder Farm Allotments 1.5 ha | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 4 parks and gardens, 25 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of St Ambrose, a listed building (Grade II*), 290 m east. 17 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Church of St Ambrose | Listed building, Grade II* | 290 m east |
| Upper, Central and Lower Pleasure Gardens, and Coy Pond Gardens | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) north-east |
| Fern Barrow: a bowl barrow on Talbot Heath | Scheduled monument | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) north |
| Compton Acres | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 2 km (1.2 miles) south-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Alum Chine | Valley | 420 m (0.3 miles) south-east |
| Branksome Dene Chine | Beach | 1 km (0.6 miles) south |
| Branksome Park Wood | Wood | 1 km (0.6 miles) west |
| Coy Pond | Lake or reservoir | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) north |
| Blake Hill | Hill | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) west |
| Blue Lagoon | Wetland | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 7.4 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.7 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 8.5 | 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 | 14 | 15 | 15 |
1 of the street's 15 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Michael's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No overall grade (Oct 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Bishop Aldhelm's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Report card (May 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Early years: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pebble Lodge BH4 8EP | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 80 m | 5 Very good | 22 Jan 2025 |
| WA cafe BH4 8EN | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 170 m | 5 Very good | 17 Apr 2025 |
| Annabel's Nursery BH4 8HD | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 170 m | 5 Very good | 10 Jul 2025 |
| Lyndale Residential Care Home BH4 8HX | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 280 m | 5 Very good | 26 Nov 2019 |
| Aranlaw House Care Home BH13 6HZ | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 320 m | 5 Very good | 11 May 2026 |
| Southernhay Hotel BH4 8DX | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 350 m | 5 Very good | 25 Feb 2020 |
| Westbourne Conservative Club BH4 8DX | Pub/bar/nightclub | 350 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 7 Aug 2025 |
| Argyll Gardens Bowling Club BH4 8AB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 390 m | 5 Very good | 24 Nov 2025 |
| The Libertine BH4 8EL | Pub/bar/nightclub | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 20 Aug 2025 |
| Canford Chase Care Home & Nursing BH13 6EU | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 9 Jun 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 37 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 23 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 |
| Public order | 4 |
| Vehicle crime | 4 |
| Other theft | 4 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Robbery | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Denewood Road (34); On or near Alumhurst Road (16); On or near Pembroke Road (11); On or near Drury Road (6); On or near Herbert Road (4).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 47 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 8% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 27% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 57% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 34% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 7% | 17% |
| Private rented | 36% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 57% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 3% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 32% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 33% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 41% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 4% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 11% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 13% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 82% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 10% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 42% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 15% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 3% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 87% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 2% | 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
- BH4 8HA: 15 addresses
Nearby streets
Warren Road · Pembroke Road · Groveley Road · Herbert Road · Alumhurst Road · Denewood Road · Rosemount Road · Westbourne Park Road · Herbert Road · Grosvenor Road · Western Road · Alum Chine Road
All the streets in BH4 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.