Graycot Close Bournemouth
11 addresses across 2 postcodes (BH10), about 100 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 3726401.
15 recorded sales since 1995; in 2018 the median was £287,500 across 1 sale. 6 homes have an energy certificate (C: 2, D: 4). 1 address on its postcodes is in areas at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. Most homes around it are in council tax band D; Band D in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole costs £2,436 a year in 2026-27. Gigabit broadband is available to 90% to 100% of premises. The nearest railway station is Branksome, about 4.8 km away in a straight line. There is a small park or garden about 150 m away, and Kinson Common (17 hectares) is about 510 m away. Background air pollution in 2024 was 8.0 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.0 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits. Its addresses are 14 to 16 m above sea level. 8 of its 11 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic. The nearest GP surgery is Kinson Road Medical Centre, about 470 m away. About 330 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 64% of households owned their home and 21% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification. 44 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 1 | £287,500 | £287,500 | £287,500 |
| 2015 | 1 | £265,000 | £265,000 | £265,000 |
| 2012 | 2 | £214,250 | £203,500 | £225,000 |
| 2011 | 1 | £197,000 | £197,000 | £197,000 |
| 2010 | 1 | £225,000 | £225,000 | £225,000 |
| 2006 | 2 | £226,975 | £219,000 | £234,950 |
| 2002 | 1 | £134,000 | £134,000 | £134,000 |
| 2001 | 1 | £123,000 | £123,000 | £123,000 |
| 1999 | 1 | £96,000 | £96,000 | £96,000 |
| 1998 | 1 | £74,000 | £74,000 | £74,000 |
| 1996 | 2 | £59,750 | £59,500 | £60,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Aug 2018 | 5 BH10 7BU | Detached | £287,500 | |
| 30 Apr 2018 | 1 BH10 7BU | Detached | £340,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 12 Nov 2015 | 3 BH10 7BU | Detached | £265,000 | |
| 30 Nov 2012 | 8 BH10 7BU | Detached | £203,500 | |
| 14 May 2012 | 2 BH10 7BU | Detached | £225,000 | |
| 3 Jun 2011 | 1 BH10 7BU | Detached | £197,000 | |
| 18 Jun 2010 | 3 BH10 7BU | Detached | £225,000 | |
| 1 Sep 2006 | 2 BH10 7BU | Detached | £219,000 | |
| 31 Jul 2006 | 3 BH10 7BU | Detached | £234,950 | |
| 5 Jul 2002 | 7 BH10 7BU | Detached | £134,000 | |
| 17 May 2001 | 2 BH10 7BU | Detached | £123,000 | |
| 25 Oct 1999 | 2 BH10 7BU | Detached | £96,000 | |
| 17 Apr 1998 | 9 BH10 7BU | Detached | £74,000 | |
| 21 Jun 1996 | 6 BH10 7BU | Semi-detached | £60,000 | |
| 25 Jan 1996 | 4 BH10 7BU | Detached | £59,500 |
Energy performance certificates
6 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 91 m². Most common: House, detached (6). Built: 1967-1975 (5); 1976-1982 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (3); rented (private) (1).
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 D (43% 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 1.0 km
- Templeman House, Leedam Road, Bournemouth, BH10 6HP, permissioned (660 m)
- Kinson Manor Farm, Manor Farm Road: up to 9 homes, permissioned (840 m)
- Kinson Manor Farm, Manor Farm Road: up to 9 homes, permissioned (840 m)
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
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 1 address is in areas at high risk, 0 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| BH10 7BU | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| BH10 7AR | not in 2 or 3 | 1 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 11 addresses are between 14 m and 16 m above sea level (15 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BH10 7AR | 100% | 90% | 90% | 0% |
| BH10 7BU | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Branksome 280,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.8 km |
| Bournemouth 2.7 million journeys in 2024–25 | 4.9 km | |
| Parkstone (Dorset) 229,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 6.2 km | |
| Bus stops | 17 stops within 400 m, 44 within 800 m; nearest The Broadway Ensbury | 30 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bournemouth University Talbot Heath | 2.7 km |
| Ferry terminal | Tuckton Tea Gardens Ferry Landing | 8.5 km |
| Car parks | Cranmer Road Car Park | 2.9 km |
| EV charging points | 4 within 1.6 km; nearest Mer | 530 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Bournemouth Airport BOH | 4.2 km |
| Nearest large airport | Bristol Airport BRS | 89.4 km |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km; nearest Kinson Road Medical Centre | 470 m |
| Pharmacies | 3 pharmacies within 1.6 km; nearest Kinson Pharmacy | 470 m |
| NHS dentists | 5 practices within 1.6 km; nearest Northborne Dental Practice | 40 m |
| Hospital | Ssd Alderney Community Hospital | 3.8 km |
| Police station | Winton Police Station | 2.6 km |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m; nearest Tesco Bank ATM | 420 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 5 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 3.0 ha | 150 m |
| Largest park within 800 m | Kinson Common 17 ha | 510 m |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 6,480 m² | 390 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 4,350 m² | 470 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m; nearest Brook Road Allotments 1.3 ha | 640 m |
Within 800 m: 5 parks and gardens, 25 hectares in all.
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 8.0 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.0 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 9.1 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 70 to 74 | 1 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 7 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 3 | 11 |
8 of the street's 11 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kinson Academy | Primary | 4–11 | 540 m | Good (May 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Christ The King Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km | No overall grade (May 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Requires improvement |
| The Bourne Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.3 km | Good (Nov 2019, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Kingsleigh Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.4 km | 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 |
| Hill View Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | 1.4 km | No published inspection |
| Elm Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.5 km | 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 |
| Heathlands Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.8 km | Good (Jun 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| LeAF Studio | Secondary | 13–19 | 1.9 km | 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 |
| Oak Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.9 km | 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 |
| Winton Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 2.0 km | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kinson Conservative Club BH10 7AR | Pub/bar/nightclub | 50 m | 5 Very good | 2 Apr 2026 |
| Blue Jade Chinese Takeaway BH10 7BD | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 100 m | 5 Very good | 3 Aug 2023 |
| Redhill Day Nursery BH10 5JQ | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 140 m | 5 Very good | 11 Jun 2025 |
| Suttoners Sports and Social Club BH10 7JA | Pub/bar/nightclub | 140 m | 5 Very good | 5 Jan 2018 |
| Ferncroft Masonic Club AKA C&G Catering BH10 6BY | Other catering premises | 220 m | 5 Very good | 8 May 2026 |
| The Secret of Pizza BH10 7AS | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 280 m | 5 Very good | 27 Feb 2026 |
| Spice of India BH10 7AZ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 320 m | 5 Very good | 10 Nov 2025 |
| Illuminate AP BH10 7AS | School/college/university | 340 m | 5 Very good | 4 Feb 2025 |
| Kinson Kebabs and Pizza BH10 7AS | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 340 m | 5 Very good | 5 Jan 2023 |
| Golden Dragon Palace BH10 7AN | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 350 m | 4 Good | 9 Dec 2025 |
| Fresh 'N' Tasty BH10 7AS | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 360 m | 5 Very good | 31 Oct 2025 |
| BL_NK Coffee BH10 7AS | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 360 m | 5 Very good | 8 Jan 2026 |
| Wild Ones Play Cafe BH10 7AS | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 360 m | 5 Very good | 22 Oct 2025 |
| Tiki Bar BH10 7AS | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 360 m | 5 Very good | 8 Oct 2025 |
| Moorland Express BH10 7AS | Retailers - other | 360 m | 5 Very good | 31 May 2022 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 13 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 11 |
| Vehicle crime | 9 |
| Other theft | 4 |
| Public order | 3 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 |
| Burglary | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Leybourne Close (8); On or near Kinson Grove (8); On or near Howton Close (6); On or near Pearson Gardens (5); On or near Vernalls Close (5).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 20% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 16% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 64% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 32% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 2% | 1% |
| Social rented | 18% | 17% |
| Private rented | 16% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 58% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 3% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 18% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 7% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 32% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 55% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 3% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 6% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km of home (of those who travel to work) | 89% | 65% |
| Work 30 km or more away | 3% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 21% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 19% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 10% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 93% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 2% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 5 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
Timothy Close · Wimborne Road · Leybourne Close · The Broadway · Howton Close · Kinson Grove · Wimborne Road · Pearson Gardens · Howton Road · Ferncroft Gardens · Ferncroft Road · Rodwell Close
All the streets in BH10 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 aircraft, industry or neighbours: noise figures are models of road and rail traffic outside, in England only.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.