Goathorn Close Poole
59 addresses across 2 postcodes (BH16), about 160 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 30300013.
- Sales: 3 recorded sales since 1995; in 2002 the median was £71,500 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 31 homes have an energy certificate (C: 25, D: 4, E: 2).
- Flood: 1 address on its postcodes is 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 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Hamworthy, about 180 m away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Upton Country Park, is about 120 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 7.6 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.7 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 3 to 5 m above sea level.
- Noise: 4 of its 59 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is The Adam Practice, about 880 m (0.5 miles) away.
- People: About 780 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 38% of households owned their home and 18% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 93 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 1 | £71,500 | £71,500 | £71,500 |
| 1998 | 1 | £28,000 | £28,000 | £28,000 |
| 1996 | 1 | £24,500 | £24,500 | £24,500 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Nov 2002 | 14 BH16 5AD | Flat or maisonette | £71,500 | Leasehold. |
| 8 Jun 1998 | 14 BH16 5AD | Flat or maisonette | £28,000 | Leasehold. |
| 19 Jun 1996 | 10 BH16 5AD | Flat or maisonette | £24,500 | Leasehold. |
Energy performance certificates
31 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 63 m². Most common: Flat (12); House, semi-detached (8); Maisonette, not recorded (5). Built: 1967-1975 (14); 1950-1966 (10); 1983-1990 (6). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (27); rented (private) (2); owner-occupied (1).
Each home's certificates and sales (7 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 (40% of about 720 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)
- 556 Blandford Road, Poole, BH16 5EG: up to 8 homes, permissioned (690 m (0.4 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, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 1 at medium risk and 22 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: of the 86 homes the Environment Agency counts, 0 are in areas at high risk, 0 medium, 21 low and 0 very low.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| BH16 5AD | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 1 / 20 | unlikely |
| BH16 5AE | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 2 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 59 addresses are between 3 m and 5 m above sea level (3 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BH16 5AD | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| BH16 5AE | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Hamworthy 145,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 180 m |
| Poole 965,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) | |
| Holton Heath 42,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.5 km (2.8 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 11 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 23 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Hamworthy Junction Turlin Moor | 90 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Poole | 3 km (1.8 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Poole Ferry Terminal Lower Hamworthy | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) |
| Car parks | Premier Inn Poole Centre (Holes Bay) Car Park | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| EV charging points | 5 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Mer | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Bournemouth Airport BOH | 14 km (8.7 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | Bristol Airport BRS | 87.8 km (55 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest The Adam Practice | 880 m (0.5 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 2 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Crest Pharmacy | 880 m (0.5 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Centre | 850 m (0.5 miles) |
| Hospital | St Mary's Hospital | 3.2 km (2 miles) |
| Police station | Dorset Police | 2.8 km (1.8 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Mfg - Hamworthy | 310 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Upton Country Park 63 ha | 120 m |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 860 m² | 350 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 21 ha | 340 m |
| Allotments | Unnamed 3,260 m² | 1.7 km (1 mile) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 63 hectares in all.
Landmarks
1 listed building is within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Vineyard Copse | Wood | 340 m east |
| Gorse Hill | Hill | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) south-west |
| Pergins Island | Island | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) north-east |
| Rockley Vale | Valley | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) south-west |
| Rockley Point | Wetland | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) south-west |
| Kingsbridge Lakes | Lake or reservoir | 3.6 km (2.3 miles) west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 7.6 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.7 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 9.0 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 65 to 69 | 2 | 0 |
| 60 to 64 | 2 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 55 | 59 |
4 of the street's 59 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bayside Academy | Primary | 4–11 | 630 m (0.4 miles) | Report card (Mar 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; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Twin Sails Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 3–7 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| The Cornerstone Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
| Upton Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
| Upton Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Feb 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Hamworthy Park Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | 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 |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl BH16 5BL | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 160 m | 5 Very good | 6 Jan 2020 |
| Steppin Out Academy BH16 5BL | Other catering premises | 170 m | Exempt | |
| Greggs BH16 5BL | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 210 m | 5 Very good | 4 Sep 2025 |
| St Gabriel's Pre-School Community Church BH16 5BH | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 270 m | 5 Very good | 22 Oct 2024 |
| Moor Community Food BH16 5BH | Other catering premises | 290 m | 5 Very good | 22 Jun 2021 |
| Subway BH16 5BN | Retailers - other | 310 m | 5 Very good | 15 Jul 2026 |
| Becky Bakes Cakes BH16 5AB | Retailers - other | 310 m | Exempt | |
| Hamworthy Service Station AKA Londis BH16 5BN | Retailers - other | 350 m | 5 Very good | 12 Nov 2025 |
| Hamworthy Service Station BH16 5BN | Retailers - other | 350 m | 5 Very good | 15 Jul 2026 |
| Muddy Boots Nursery School BH16 5AH | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 380 m | 5 Very good | 15 Oct 2025 |
| The Quay School BH16 5AH | School/college/university | 380 m | 5 Very good | 9 Oct 2019 |
| Bayside Academy BH16 5AH | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 380 m | 5 Very good | 3 Jul 2025 |
| Turlin Moor Childrens Centre BH16 5AH | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 380 m | Exempt | |
| Universal Foodservice BH16 5DA | Distributors/Transporters | 390 m | Exempt | |
| Supreme Fitness Centre BH16 5BW | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 440 m (0.3 miles) | Awaiting inspection |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 31 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 26 |
| Public order | 10 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 9 |
| Vehicle crime | 5 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Burglary | 3 |
| Other crime | 2 |
| Shoplifting | 2 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Rice Gardens (44); On or near Supermarket (18); On or near Hamworthy (13); On or near Goathorn Close (9); On or near Turlin Road (9).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 24% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 14% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 38% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 15% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 42% | 17% |
| Private rented | 19% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 55% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 7% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 18% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 8% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 14% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 65% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 10% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 10% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 83% | 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) | 18% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 23% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 96% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 2% | 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
Rice Gardens · Junction Road · Fitzworth Avenue · Galloway Road · Allens Lane
All the streets in BH16 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.