Falkland Square Poole
12 addresses across 3 postcodes (BH15), about 100 m long, classed as a restricted local access road. USRN 30301877.
- Flood: 3 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 B; Band D in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole costs £2,436 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 0% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Poole, about 120 m away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Hunger Hill Green, is about 160 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 9.4 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.8 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 2 m above sea level.
- Noise: 9 of its 12 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Poole Town Surgery, about 510 m (0.3 miles) away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 340 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 20% of households owned their home and 28% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 413 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often anti-social behaviour.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
No certificates found for addresses on this street.
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 B (47% of about 830 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)
- Apex Works, 15-17 Wills Road, Poole, BH12 1NQ: up to 8 homes, permissioned (200 m)
- Former HMRC Offices, St Johns House, Serpentine Road, Poole, BH15 2DX: up to 203 homes, permissioned (200 m)
- The Goods Yard, Poole, BH15 2BQ: up to 300 homes, not permissioned (200 m)
- Barclays House, 1 Wimborne Road, Poole, BH15 2BB: up to 300 homes, not permissioned (220 m)
- 2 Wimborne Road, Poole, BH15 2BU: up to 10 homes, not permissioned (250 m)
- 118 High Street, Poole, BH15 1DF: up to 8 homes, permissioned (260 m)
- Former Natwest: up to 180 homes, not permissioned (260 m)
- 59 West Quay Road Poole Town BH15 1JQ: up to 63 homes, permissioned (270 m)
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, 1 address is in areas at high risk, 2 at medium risk and 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| BH15 1ER | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 1 / 2 | unlikely |
| BH15 1SU | not in 2 or 3 | 1 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| BH15 1TA | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 1 / 2 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 2 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BH15 1ER | 50% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| BH15 1SU | 83% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| BH15 1TA | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Poole 965,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 120 m |
| Parkstone (Dorset) 229,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) | |
| Hamworthy 145,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 15 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 49 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Serpentine Lane Poole | 60 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Poole | 240 m |
| Ferry terminal | Poole Quay Ferry Landing | 760 m (0.5 miles) |
| Car parks | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Asda Poole Car Park | 290 m |
| EV charging points | 8 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Be.EV Charging Station | 50 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Bournemouth Airport BOH | 12.2 km (7.6 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | Bristol Airport BRS | 90 km (56 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Poole Town Surgery | 510 m (0.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 4 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Boots | 110 m |
| NHS dentists | 6 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dorset Dental Clinic | 370 m |
| Hospital | St Mary's Hospital | 720 m (0.4 miles) |
| Police station | Dorset Police | 450 m (0.3 miles) |
| Cash machines | 7 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Cheltenham & Gloucester | 40 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Hunger Hill Green 3,770 m² | 160 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Whitecliff Harbourside Park 26 ha | 770 m (0.5 miles) |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,520 m² | 580 m (0.4 miles) |
| Playing field | Unnamed 2.7 ha | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 1.9 ha | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 5 parks and gardens, 48 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Beech Hurst and Attached Rear Area Railings, a listed building (Grade II*), 180 m south. 168 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 3 of them Grade I and 11 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Beech Hurst and Attached Rear Area Railings | Listed building, Grade II* | 180 m south |
| Sir Peter Thompson House | Listed building, Grade I | 410 m (0.3 miles) south-west |
| 73 High Street | Listed building, Grade II* | 520 m (0.3 miles) south-west |
| The Guildhall | Listed building, Grade II* | 540 m (0.3 miles) south-west |
| Town wall W of Thames Street | Scheduled monument | 840 m (0.5 miles) south-west |
| Poole Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) east |
| Poole Cemetery | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) north-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Parkstone Bay | Bay | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) south-east |
| Weston's Point | Wetland | 1.7 km (1 mile) south-east |
| Ham Copse | Wood | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) west |
| Constitution Hill | Hill | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) north-east |
| West Lake | Lake or reservoir | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) south |
| Green Dale | Valley | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) south |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 9.4 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.8 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 8.8 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 65 to 69 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| 60 to 64 | 6 | 1 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 3 | 4 | 12 |
9 of the street's 12 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, and 8 from railways, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Old Town Infant School and Nursery | Primary | 3–7 | 380 m | No published inspection |
| Poole High School | Secondary | 11–18 | 680 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Longfleet Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Oakdale Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 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 |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Poole Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| The Cornerstone Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| The Bournemouth and Poole College | 16 plus | 16–99 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| Hamworthy Park Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | No overall grade (Mar 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Ocean Academy Poole | Primary | 7–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
| Twin Sails Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 3–7 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
| Stanley Green Infant Academy | Primary | 2–7 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poundland BH15 1ER | Retailers - other | 20 m | Exempt | |
| Kokoro Poole BH15 1ER | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 20 m | 5 Very good | 9 Oct 2026 |
| Greggs BH15 1ER | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 20 m | 5 Very good | 29 Nov 2024 |
| Shakeaway BH15 1ER | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 30 m | 5 Very good | 9 Oct 2026 |
| Delfino Lounge BH15 1ER | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 30 m | 5 Very good | 31 Oct 2025 |
| TG Jones BH15 1ER | Retailers - other | 40 m | Exempt | |
| Costa Coffee BH15 1ER | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 40 m | 5 Very good | 1 Aug 2023 |
| Next BH15 1DG | Retailers - other | 70 m | Exempt | |
| Sports Direct BH15 1DG | Retailers - other | 90 m | Exempt | |
| Mr Simms BH15 1BY | Retailers - other | 90 m | 5 Very good | 9 Oct 2026 |
| Cornish Bakehouse BH15 1AZ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 100 m | 5 Very good | 29 Apr 2026 |
| Boots BH15 1SX | Retailers - other | 120 m | 5 Very good | 29 Oct 2024 |
| Grounded Coffee BH15 1TB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 120 m | 5 Very good | 1 Feb 2024 |
| Grape Tree BH15 1AU | Retailers - other | 120 m | Exempt | |
| Card Factory BH15 1AU | Retailers - other | 120 m | Exempt |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 168 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 71 |
| Shoplifting | 65 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 20 |
| Burglary | 15 |
| Other theft | 15 |
| Vehicle crime | 14 |
| Drugs | 14 |
| Public order | 12 |
| Bicycle theft | 11 |
| Theft from the person | 4 |
| Robbery | 3 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Shopping Area (182); On or near North Street (94); On or near Parking Area (41); On or near Towngate Bridge (23); On or near Vanguard Road (22).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 28 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 20% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 3% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 20% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 8% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 12% | 17% |
| Private rented | 68% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 59% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 10% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 5% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 6% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 11% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 28% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 15% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 45% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 86% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 11% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 28% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 22% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 83% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 3% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 1 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
- Food hygiene ratings Poole Waste Not Want Not (retailers - other, BH15 1DF) newly listed: Awaiting inspection found 3 November 2026
- Food hygiene ratings Lakeside Fish Restaurant (restaurant/cafe/canteen, BH15 1LS) re-inspected, still 5 Very good (rated 18 October 2026) found 3 November 2026
- Food hygiene ratings Kaspas (restaurant/cafe/canteen, BH15 1SZ) re-inspected, still 5 Very good (rated 9 October 2026) found 3 November 2026
- Food hygiene ratings Compass Group Limited (restaurant/cafe/canteen, BH15 1JQ) now 5 Very good, was 3 Generally satisfactory (rated 17 October 2026) found 3 November 2026
- Food hygiene ratings Papa's Food Hub (restaurant/cafe/canteen, BH15 1NR) now Awaiting inspection, was 3 Generally satisfactory found 3 November 2026
Postcodes on this street
- BH15 1ER: 10 addresses of 44 in the postcode
- BH15 1SU: 1 address of 11 in the postcode
- BH15 1TA: 1 address of 20 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Serpentinf Lane · Holes Bay Road · West Street · Serpentine Road · Kingland Crescent · Winchester Place · North Street · A350 · Pitwines Close · Newfoundland Drive · Lagland Street · Parkstone Road
All the streets in BH15 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.