Hamblin Way Bournemouth
3 addresses across 3 postcodes (BH8), about 660 m (0.4 miles) long, classed as a restricted local access road. USRN 3771235.
- 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 2.6 km (1.6 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 300 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 9.3 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.1 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 11 m above sea level.
- Noise: 2 of its 3 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Woodlea House Surgery, about 220 m away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 410 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 42% of households owned their home and 28% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 316 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often shoplifting.
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 C (35% of about 710 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.
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, 0 at medium risk and 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| BH8 9UP | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
| BH8 9UT | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| BH8 9UU | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 11 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BH8 9UP | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| BH8 9UT | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| BH8 9UU | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Pokesdown 377,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) |
| Bournemouth 2.7 million journeys in 2024–25 | 3.2 km (2 miles) | |
| Christchurch 484,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.3 km (2.7 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 15 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 29 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Castlepoint Strouden | 10 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Boscombe | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Tuckton Tea Gardens Ferry Landing | 4.4 km (2.7 miles) |
| Car parks | Seabourne Road Car Park | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest bp pulse Charging Station | 940 m (0.6 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Bournemouth Airport BOH | 3.2 km (2 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | Bristol Airport BRS | 93.1 km (58 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Woodlea House Surgery | 220 m |
| Pharmacies | 2 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Castle Lane Pharmacy | 130 m |
| NHS dentists | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Thornhill Dental Practice | 600 m (0.4 miles) |
| Hospital | Bournemouth Hospital Cap | 1.5 km (1 mile) |
| Police station | Dorset Police | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest M&S ATM | 230 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 4.4 ha | 300 m |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 220 m² | 500 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2,060 m² | 350 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Longbarrow Allotments 3.2 ha | 720 m (0.4 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 5 parks and gardens, 9.3 hectares in all.
Landmarks
6 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Berry Hill | Hill | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) north-west |
| The Arboretum | Wood | 2 km (1.3 miles) north-west |
| Honeycombe Chine | Valley | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) south |
| Boscombe Pier East | Beach | 3.6 km (2.2 miles) south |
| Coward's Marsh | Wetland | 4 km (2.5 miles) east |
| Brewhouse Hole | Lake or reservoir | 4.7 km (2.9 miles) east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 9.3 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.1 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 9.3 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 1 | 3 | 3 |
2 of the street's 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Bishop of Winchester Academy Church of England | Secondary | 11–18 | 700 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Feb 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Bournemouth School for Girls | Secondary | 11–18 | 830 m (0.5 miles) | Outstanding (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Jewell Academy Bournemouth | Primary | 4–11 | 860 m (0.5 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 |
| Muscliff Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | Good (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Bournemouth School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Outstanding (Feb 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Queen's Park Infant Academy | Primary | 4–7 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Queen's Park Academy | Primary | 7–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | 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 |
| St. Walburga's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Jan 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Avonbourne Boys' Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | Outstanding (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Avonbourne Girls Academy | Secondary | 11–19 | 1.8 km (1.1 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 |
| Avonwood Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Outstanding (Apr 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| The Epiphany School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Five Guys BH8 9UU | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 50 m | 5 Very good | 4 Jun 2026 |
| Hotel Chocolat BH8 9UU | Retailers - other | 50 m | 5 Very good | 12 Dec 2025 |
| Costa @ Next Retail Ltd BH8 9UY | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 90 m | 5 Very good | 24 May 2024 |
| Herbies BH8 9UD | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 130 m | 5 Very good | 10 Oct 2025 |
| ShangPin BH8 9UD | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 130 m | 5 Very good | 4 Feb 2026 |
| Castle Lane Pharmacy BH8 9UD | Retailers - other | 130 m | Exempt | |
| Bradpole Road Post Office BH8 9UD | Retailers - other | 130 m | Exempt | |
| McDonalds BH8 9UN | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 170 m | 5 Very good | 22 Jul 2024 |
| Asda Stores Ltd BH8 9UN | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 170 m | 4 Good | 22 Jul 2024 |
| Castle Convenience Ltd BH8 9UA | Retailers - other | 180 m | 5 Very good | 2 Oct 2018 |
| Subway BH8 9UA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 180 m | 5 Very good | 13 Jan 2025 |
| Shakers Takeaway BH8 9UA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 180 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| KFC BH8 9UP | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 180 m | 5 Very good | 16 Dec 2024 |
| Blessed Beans BH8 9UZ | Mobile caterer | 200 m | 5 Very good | 6 Nov 2025 |
| B&Q Bournemouth BH8 9UZ | Retailers - other | 200 m | Exempt |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 144 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 55 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 37 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 24 |
| Other theft | 14 |
| Bicycle theft | 14 |
| Public order | 12 |
| Robbery | 6 |
| Burglary | 4 |
| Vehicle crime | 3 |
| Drugs | 2 |
| Other crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Hamblin Way (129); On or near A3060 (49); On or near Parking Area (44); On or near Shopping Area (42); On or near Supermarket (42).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 15% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 13% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 42% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 22% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 11% | 17% |
| Private rented | 46% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 61% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 6% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 16% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 6% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 23% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 49% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 7% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 20% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 82% | 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) | 28% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 20% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 88% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 2% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 4 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
Postcodes on this street
- BH8 9UP: 1 address of 8 in the postcode
- BH8 9UT: 1 address of 3 in the postcode
- BH8 9UU: 1 address of 9 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Castle Lane West · Castle Lane West · Craigmoor Avenue · Craigmoor Way · Bradpole Road · Evershot Road · Hastings Road · Castle Lane West · Yeomans Way · Cattistock Road · Castle Way · Crantock Grove
All the streets in BH8 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.