Gray's Yard Poole
1 address across 1 postcode (BH15), about 50 m long, classed as a secondary access road. USRN 30302235.
- Flood: 22 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 89% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Poole, about 730 m (0.5 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, The Old Burial Ground, is about 380 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: None of its addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Poole Town Surgery, about 1 km (0.6 miles) away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 330 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 26% of households owned their home and 22% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 438 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
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 (53% of about 760 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: yes, Town Centre Heritage (council page). Extensions, demolition, some windows and doors, and work on trees need consent.
- 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)
- Poole Pottery, The Quay, Poole, BH15 1HJ: up to 64 homes, permissioned (40 m)
- Former East Quay Depot and Quay Thistle Hotel, The Quay, Poole, BH15 1HD: up to 210 homes, not permissioned (140 m)
- Land r/o 85-87 High Street, Poole, BH15 1AH: up to 10 homes, permissioned (150 m)
- 69 High Street, Poole, BH15 1AF: up to 5 homes, not permissioned (150 m)
- Skinner Street and surrounds, Poole: up to 100 homes, not permissioned (170 m)
- Rear of 97A-99 & 18A High Street & Lagland Street, Poole, BH15 1AN: up to 6 homes, permissioned (230 m)
- 78 High Street, Poole, BH15 1DB: up to 6 homes, permissioned (230 m)
- 78 High Street, Poole, BH15 1DB: up to 6 homes, permissioned (230 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, 4 addresses are in areas at high risk, 18 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: of the 1 homes the Environment Agency counts, 0 are in areas at high risk, 1 medium, 0 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: the postcode centre is in flood zone 3. Zone 3 is a 1% (1 in 100) or greater annual chance of flooding from rivers, or 0.5% from the sea, ignoring defences.
Height above sea level
The street's address is about 2 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BH15 1HU | 100% | 89% | 89% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Poole 965,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 730 m (0.5 miles) |
| Parkstone (Dorset) 229,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) | |
| Hamworthy 145,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.8 km (1.8 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 16 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 33 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Dolphin Quays Poole | 70 m |
| Bus or coach station | Seldown Coach Station Poole | 690 m (0.4 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Poole Quay Ferry Landing | 130 m |
| Car parks | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Asda Poole Car Park | 710 m (0.4 miles) |
| EV charging points | 6 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Be.EV Charging Station | 70 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Bournemouth Airport BOH | 12.7 km (7.9 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | Bristol Airport BRS | 90.4 km (56 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Poole Town Surgery | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 3 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Asda Pharmacy | 500 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Park Dental Practice | 890 m (0.6 miles) |
| Hospital | St Mary's Hospital | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Police station | Dorset Police | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Cash machines | 5 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Tesco Bank ATM | 100 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Old Burial Ground 5,680 m² | 380 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Whitecliff Harbourside Park 26 ha | 410 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,520 m² | 340 m |
| Playing field | Unnamed 2.9 ha | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 3,260 m² | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 4 parks and gardens, 27 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is United Reform Church and Attached Wall and Railings to North East, a listed building (Grade II*), 100 m north-east. 167 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 |
|---|---|---|
| United Reform Church and Attached Wall and Railings to North East | Listed building, Grade II* | 100 m north-east |
| 73 High Street | Listed building, Grade II* | 180 m north-west |
| 12 and 14 High Street | Listed building, Grade II* | 260 m west |
| The Guildhall | Listed building, Grade II* | 280 m north-west |
| Town wall W of Thames Street | Scheduled monument | 400 m (0.2 miles) west |
| Poole Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) north-east |
| Poole Cemetery | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) north-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Parkstone Bay | Bay | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) east |
| Weston's Point | Wetland | 1.7 km (1 mile) east |
| Ham Copse | Wood | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) north-west |
| Clown Hill | Hill | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) south |
| West Lake | Lake or reservoir | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) south |
| Green Dale | Valley | 2.5 km (1.6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 55 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
None of the street's 1 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, railways or aircraft.
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 | 320 m | No published inspection |
| Poole High School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| The Cornerstone Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Hamworthy Park Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 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 |
| Twin Sails Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 3–7 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Longfleet Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| Oakdale Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 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 |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Swan Inn BH15 1SF | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 50 m | 5 Very good | 13 Feb 2026 |
| K & B Food and Wine BH15 1SD | Retailers - other | 50 m | 5 Very good | 23 May 2024 |
| The Swan Inn Restaurant BH15 1SF | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 50 m | 5 Very good | 13 Feb 2026 |
| Rosso's Italiano BH15 1HH | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 70 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Rancho Steak House BH15 1HH | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 70 m | 5 Very good | 20 Aug 2025 |
| Sambô Rodizio BH15 1HU | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 70 m | 5 Very good | 18 Sep 2024 |
| Tesco Express [6136] BH15 1HU | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 70 m | 5 Very good | 21 Feb 2018 |
| Deli On The Quay BH15 1HU | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 90 m | 5 Very good | 3 Feb 2023 |
| Quay Side Fish and Chips BH15 1SD | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 100 m | 5 Very good | 31 Jan 2025 |
| Munchies BH15 1SD | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 100 m | 4 Good | 18 Feb 2026 |
| Sound Waves Bar and Kitchen BH15 1SD | Pub/bar/nightclub | 100 m | 5 Very good | 3 Dec 2025 |
| Seaway Fish and Chips BH15 1SD | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 100 m | 5 Very good | 1 Sep 2025 |
| Peri Ice Cream BH15 1SD | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 100 m | 5 Very good | 15 Aug 2024 |
| Quay Cafe BH15 1HH | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 100 m | 5 Very good | 6 Jun 2025 |
| Poole Old Town Community Centre BH15 1RR | Other catering premises | 140 m | Exempt |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 120 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 111 |
| Shoplifting | 70 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 34 |
| Vehicle crime | 22 |
| Other theft | 19 |
| Burglary | 17 |
| Public order | 13 |
| Bicycle theft | 13 |
| Drugs | 7 |
| Robbery | 4 |
| Other crime | 4 |
| Possession of weapons | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 2 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Parking Area (115); On or near The Quay (38); On or near Ferry Terminal (37); On or near Prosperous Street (35); On or near South Road (33).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 45 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 14% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 26% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 18% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 43% | 17% |
| Private rented | 29% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 50% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 10% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 22% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 12% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 21% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 41% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 9% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 29% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 87% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 6% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 22% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 29% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 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 2 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
- BH15 1HU: 1 address of 41 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Drake Road · Taylor's Buildings · East Quay Road · Old Orchard · Fishermans Road · Skinner Street · Strand Street · Prosperous Street · Castle Street · Buttons Lane · East Street · Hosier's Lane
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.