Hamilton Close Bournemouth
27 addresses across 2 postcodes (BH1), about 130 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 3727601.
- Sales: 12 recorded sales since 1995; in 2023 the median was £185,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 13 homes have an energy certificate (C: 8, D: 5).
- 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 A; 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 Bournemouth, about 1.2 km (0.8 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Churchill Gardens, is about 150 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 10.2 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.2 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 37 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 Crescent Providence Surgery, about 150 m away, with 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 140 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 31% of households owned their home and 18% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 353 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | £185,000 | £185,000 | £185,000 |
| 2021 | 1 | £295,000 | £295,000 | £295,000 |
| 2018 | 1 | £145,000 | £145,000 | £145,000 |
| 2016 | 1 | £276,000 | £276,000 | £276,000 |
| 2015 | 1 | £209,000 | £209,000 | £209,000 |
| 2010 | 1 | £181,000 | £181,000 | £181,000 |
| 2009 | 2 | £153,125 | £122,250 | £184,000 |
| 2004 | 1 | £182,500 | £182,500 | £182,500 |
| 1998 | 2 | £67,750 | £66,000 | £69,500 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Jun 2025 | 1 BH1 4ET | Flat or maisonette | £80,000 | Leasehold. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 27 Oct 2023 | 21 BH1 4ET | Flat or maisonette | £185,000 | Leasehold. |
| 6 Dec 2021 | 7 BH1 4ET | Terraced | £295,000 | |
| 16 Nov 2018 | 4 BH1 4ET | Flat or maisonette | £145,000 | Leasehold. |
| 21 Dec 2016 | 12 BH1 4ET | Terraced | £276,000 | |
| 16 Mar 2015 | 17 BH1 4ET | Terraced | £209,000 | |
| 15 Jul 2010 | 17 BH1 4ET | Terraced | £181,000 | |
| 3 Dec 2009 | 7 BH1 4ET | Terraced | £184,000 | |
| 23 Oct 2009 | 4 BH1 4ET | Flat or maisonette | £122,250 | Leasehold. |
| 26 Aug 2004 | 7 BH1 4ET | Terraced | £182,500 | |
| 28 Aug 1998 | 17 BH1 4ET | Terraced | £69,500 | |
| 29 May 1998 | 12 BH1 4ET | Terraced | £66,000 |
Energy performance certificates
13 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 58 m². Most common: Flat (6); House, mid-terrace (4); House, end-terrace (2). Built: 1983-1990 (9); 1976-1982 (4). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (6); rented (social) (4); 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 A (47% of about 900 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)
- 21-23 St Clement's Road: up to 6 homes, permissioned (290 m)
- 18 Knole Road: up to 6 homes, permissioned (320 m)
- 558-560 Christchurch Road: up to 12 homes, permissioned (450 m (0.3 miles))
- Royal Arcade Christchurch Road: up to 11 homes, permissioned (480 m (0.3 miles))
- Former Cliff End Hotel, 99 Manor Road, permissioned (590 m (0.4 miles))
- 318-324 Holdenhurst Road: up to 22 homes, permissioned (590 m (0.4 miles))
- 61-63 Christchurch Road: up to 13 homes, permissioned (600 m (0.4 miles))
- 59 Christchurch Road: up to 14 homes, permissioned (610 m (0.4 miles))
Roadworks
Finished in the last three months
- 15 September 2026: BT, New service connection, no carriageway incursion, on the footpath (minor works)
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 37 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BH1 4EF | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| BH1 4ET | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Bournemouth 2.7 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
| Pokesdown 377,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | |
| Christchurch 484,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.5 km (2.8 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 4 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 32 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Boscombe Crescent | 340 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Boscombe | 620 m (0.4 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Tuckton Tea Gardens Ferry Landing | 4 km (2.5 miles) |
| Car parks | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Sovereign Shopping Centre Car Park | 480 m (0.3 miles) |
| EV charging points | 7 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest InstaVolt Charging Station | 570 m (0.4 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Bournemouth Airport BOH | 5.9 km (3.6 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | Bristol Airport BRS | 94.9 km (59 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Crescent Providence Surgery | 150 m |
| Pharmacies | 7 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Kamsons Pharmacy | 510 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 12 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest The Crescent Dental Practice | 300 m |
| Hospital | Boscombe Community Hospital | 410 m (0.3 miles) |
| Police station | Boscombe Police Box | 460 m (0.3 miles) |
| Cash machines | 5 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest ATM | 480 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Churchill Gardens 1.3 ha | 150 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Boscombe Chine Gardens 6.1 ha | 470 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 630 m² | 30 m |
| Playing field | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 4.5 ha | 610 m (0.4 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 900 m² | 480 m (0.3 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 5 parks and gardens, 10 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is House of Bethany, a listed building (Grade II*), 80 m north-west. 28 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade I and 2 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| House of Bethany | Listed building, Grade II* | 80 m north-west |
| Church of St Clement | Listed building, Grade I | 200 m north-west |
| Church of St John the Evangelist | Listed building, Grade II* | 370 m south-east |
| Wimborne Road Cemetery, Bournemouth | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2 km (1.2 miles) west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Honeycombe Chine | Valley | 1 km (0.6 miles) south-east |
| Boscombe Pier West | Beach | 1 km (0.6 miles) south |
| Boscombe Pier East | Beach | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) south-east |
| Horseshoe Common | Wood | 2 km (1.2 miles) west |
| Coy Pond | Lake or reservoir | 4.2 km (2.6 miles) west |
| Berry Hill | Hill | 4.2 km (2.6 miles) north |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 10.2 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.2 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 9.7 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; nitrogen dioxide and PM2.5 are above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road, rail and aircraft noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways | Aircraft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 55 | 27 | 27 | 27 |
None of the street's 27 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Clement's and St John's Church of England Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | 170 m | No published inspection |
| Bethany Church of England Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 200 m | 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 |
| King's Park Academy | Primary | 4–11 | 580 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Malmesbury Park Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Needs attention; Leadership and governance: Needs attention; Early years: Needs attention; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 2–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Livingstone Academy Bournemouth | All-through | 4–19 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Good (Apr 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Pokesdown Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | Good (Jul 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Avonwood Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | Outstanding (Apr 2024, 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 |
| St James' Church of England Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
| Avonbourne Boys' Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Outstanding (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hamilton Hall BH1 4EJ | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 70 m | 5 Very good | 27 Sep 2018 |
| St Clements Church Hall BH1 4DZ | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 180 m | 5 Very good | 9 Nov 2023 |
| St Clements & St Johns C of E Infants School BH1 4DZ | School/college/university | 180 m | 5 Very good | 1 Oct 2025 |
| NAANZAA LTD BH1 4ES | Mobile caterer | 190 m | 5 Very good | 5 Jun 2026 |
| Bournemouth Masonic Club BH1 4DH | Pub/bar/nightclub | 250 m | 5 Very good | 10 Sep 2025 |
| Europa School of English BH1 4DH | Other catering premises | 250 m | 5 Very good | 14 Aug 2024 |
| Bethany Church Of England Junior School BH1 4DJ | School/college/university | 280 m | 5 Very good | 19 Apr 2024 |
| Xinwang Chinese takeaway BH1 4HW | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 290 m | 5 Very good | 30 Apr 2026 |
| Baked Boscombe BH1 4HW | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 290 m | 5 Very good | 30 Nov 2023 |
| BH1 Project - Boscombe BH1 4HP | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 290 m | 5 Very good | 28 Jan 2025 |
| Richmond Park Church BH1 4HP | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 290 m | 5 Very good | 2 May 2025 |
| Boscombe Service Station - Londis Boscombe BH1 4HN | Retailers - other | 310 m | 5 Very good | 8 Aug 2024 |
| Mitchells News and Off-Licence BH1 4HT | Retailers - other | 320 m | 4 Good | 10 Apr 2026 |
| Salvation Army BH1 4HT | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 320 m | 5 Very good | 27 Nov 2017 |
| Carmela Coady Childcare BH1 4HY | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 340 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 15 Jul 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 122 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 93 |
| Vehicle crime | 33 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 24 |
| Burglary | 21 |
| Other theft | 20 |
| Public order | 17 |
| Drugs | 10 |
| Possession of weapons | 5 |
| Bicycle theft | 3 |
| Theft from the person | 2 |
| Other crime | 2 |
| Robbery | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Hamilton Close (45); On or near Randolph Road (40); On or near Borthwick Road (38); On or near Walpole Road (33); On or near St Clement'S Road (31).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 51 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 11% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 31% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 20% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 56% | 17% |
| Private rented | 11% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 41% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 2% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 21% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 24% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 22% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 49% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 8% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 16% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 72% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 7% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 18% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 33% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 8% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 92% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 2% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 1 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
Carysfort Road · St Clements Road · Walpole Road · Borthwick Road · St Clements Gardens · Donoughmore Road · Campbell Road · Hamilton Road · Drummond Road · Hengist Road · Randolph Road · Borthwick Lane
All the streets in BH1 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.