Grasmere Road Bournemouth
10 addresses across 2 postcodes (BH5), about 130 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 3726351.
- Sales: 10 recorded sales since 1995; in 2022 the median was £1,025,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 6 homes have an energy certificate (C: 2, D: 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 Pokesdown, about 720 m (0.4 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Shelley Park, is about 230 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 7.0 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.6 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 35 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 10 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Shelley Manor Holdenhurst Medical Centre, about 340 m away, with 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 410 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 72% of households owned their home and 48% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 20 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | £1,025,000 | £1,025,000 | £1,025,000 |
| 2018 | 1 | £780,000 | £780,000 | £780,000 |
| 2007 | 1 | £691,000 | £691,000 | £691,000 |
| 2006 | 1 | £487,500 | £487,500 | £487,500 |
| 2004 | 2 | £475,000 | £455,000 | £495,000 |
| 2002 | 1 | £405,000 | £405,000 | £405,000 |
| 1998 | 1 | £210,000 | £210,000 | £210,000 |
| 1997 | 1 | £185,000 | £185,000 | £185,000 |
| 1996 | 1 | £170,000 | £170,000 | £170,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Sep 2022 | 5 BH5 1LS | Detached | £1,025,000 | |
| 20 Mar 2018 | 1 BH5 1LS | Detached | £780,000 | |
| 20 Jul 2007 | 5 BH5 1LS | Detached | £691,000 | |
| 31 Mar 2006 | 8 BH5 1LS | Detached | £487,500 | |
| 10 Dec 2004 | 8 BH5 1LS | Detached | £495,000 | |
| 6 Jan 2004 | 1 BH5 1LS | Detached | £455,000 | |
| 12 Aug 2002 | 10 BH5 1LS | Detached | £405,000 | |
| 31 Mar 1998 | 2 BH5 1LS | Detached | £210,000 | |
| 9 May 1997 | 4 BH5 1LS | Detached | £185,000 | |
| 29 Mar 1996 | 5 BH5 1LS | Detached | £170,000 |
Energy performance certificates
6 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 241 m². Most common: House, detached (5); Flat (1). Built: 1900-1929 (4); before 1900 (1); 1950-1966 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (6).
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 (29% of about 1,000 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)
- 20-22 Florence Road: up to 28 homes, permissioned (490 m (0.3 miles))
- Hawkwood Road Car Park: up to 60 homes, not permissioned (520 m (0.3 miles))
- 81, 83 & 83a Gladstone Road: up to 5 homes, permissioned (610 m (0.4 miles))
- Royal Arcade Christchurch Road: up to 11 homes, permissioned (700 m (0.4 miles))
- 30-32 Seabourne Road: up to 6 homes, permissioned (730 m (0.5 miles))
- 558-560 Christchurch Road: up to 12 homes, permissioned (730 m (0.5 miles))
- Former Coal Yard, Ashley Road: up to 60 homes, permissioned (830 m (0.5 miles))
- Gainsborough Court, Cromwell Road: up to 9 homes, permissioned (910 m (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
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 on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 35 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BH5 1LS | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| BH5 1NR | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Pokesdown 377,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 720 m (0.4 miles) |
| Bournemouth 2.7 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) | |
| Christchurch 484,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 2 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 27 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Parkwood Road Pokesdown | 350 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Boscombe | 590 m (0.4 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Tuckton Tea Gardens Ferry Landing | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) |
| Car parks | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Seabourne Road Car Park | 700 m (0.4 miles) |
| EV charging points | 8 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Mer | 450 m (0.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Bournemouth Airport BOH | 6.1 km (3.8 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | Bristol Airport BRS | 95.9 km (60 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Shelley Manor Holdenhurst Medical Centre | 340 m |
| Pharmacies | 7 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Day Lewis Pharmacy | 340 m |
| NHS dentists | 13 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Beechwood Dental Practice | 340 m |
| Hospital | Kings Park Hospital | 690 m (0.4 miles) |
| Police station | Dorset Police | 620 m (0.4 miles) |
| Cash machines | 3 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Payzone | 430 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Shelley Park 3.0 ha | 230 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | King's Park 28 ha | 800 m (0.5 miles) |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 240 m² | 270 m |
| Playing field | Unnamed 3.2 ha | 880 m (0.5 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 900 m² | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 5 parks and gardens, 43 hectares in all.
Landmarks
14 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Honeycombe Chine | Valley | 810 m (0.5 miles) south-west |
| Boscombe Pier East | Beach | 880 m (0.5 miles) south-west |
| Horseshoe Common | Wood | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) west |
| Brewhouse Hole | Lake or reservoir | 4 km (2.5 miles) east |
| St Catherine's Hill | Hill | 4.6 km (2.9 miles) north-east |
| Grimbury Marsh | Wetland | 4.7 km (2.9 miles) east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 7.0 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.6 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 8.4 | 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 | 9 | 10 | 10 |
1 of the street's 10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 2–11 | 310 m | No published inspection |
| Pokesdown Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 580 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Jul 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St James' Church of England Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| King's Park Academy | Primary | 4–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Clement's and St John's Church of England Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Avonwood Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Outstanding (Apr 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Bethany Church of England Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Needs attention; Personal development and wellbeing: Needs attention; Inclusion: Needs attention; Leadership and governance: Needs attention; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Avonbourne Girls Academy | Secondary | 11–19 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No overall grade (Oct 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding |
| Avonbourne Boys' Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Outstanding (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Stourfield Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Good (Feb 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Stourfield Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School BH5 2BX | School/college/university | 270 m | 4 Good | 16 Jul 2026 |
| Premier Sports Bournemouth LLP BH5 2BX | School/college/university | 300 m | 4 Good | 21 Aug 2024 |
| Health Sciences University BH5 2BP | School/college/university | 320 m | 5 Very good | 2 Dec 2022 |
| Hotel 50 BH5 1HE | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 320 m | 5 Very good | 28 Mar 2019 |
| Greek Corner Kostas BH7 6AQ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 330 m | 5 Very good | 14 Nov 2025 |
| Willow Lodge BH5 2AD | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 330 m | 5 Very good | 23 Oct 2025 |
| The Crooked Book BH7 6AQ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 330 m | 5 Very good | 27 Feb 2023 |
| D & A Minimarket BH7 6AQ | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 330 m | 5 Very good | 15 Jun 2017 |
| Ventana BH5 1HJ | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 330 m | 5 Very good | 27 Feb 2020 |
| Cats Whiskers Day Nursery BH5 1HJ | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 330 m | 5 Very good | 14 Oct 2025 |
| Fishtales Ltd BH7 6AW | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 340 m | 5 Very good | 15 Aug 2024 |
| Our Place BH7 6AW | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 350 m | 5 Very good | 25 Mar 2025 |
| Divine Flavour Cuisine BH7 6AF | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 350 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 20 Mar 2026 |
| Pizza Hut BH7 6AW | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 350 m | 4 Good | 19 Nov 2024 |
| Asia Food and Wine Mart Ltd BH7 6AW | Retailers - other | 360 m | 4 Good | 23 Oct 2024 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 7 |
| Public order | 4 |
| Vehicle crime | 4 |
| Burglary | 3 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Beechwood Gardens (7); On or near Grasmere Road (4); On or near Beechwood Avenue (3); On or near Woodland Walk (3); On or near Browning Avenue (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 47 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 14% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 26% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 72% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 45% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | under 1% | 17% |
| Private rented | 27% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 55% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 8% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 28% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 45% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 40% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 5% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 8% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 80% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 9% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 48% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 11% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 90% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 9 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
- Energy certificates New energy certificate: band D, house, detached (lodged 23 October 2026) found 2 November 2026
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Woodland Walk · Chessel Avenue · Shelley Park · Beechwood Gardens · Penrith Road · Keswick Road · Browning Avenue · Harvey Road · Crabton Close Road · St James's Square · College Road · Woodland Avenue
All the streets in BH5 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.