Harry Paye Close Poole
17 addresses across 2 postcodes (BH14), about 140 m long, classed as a restricted local access road. USRN 30303221.
- Energy: 13 homes have an energy certificate (B: 6, C: 7).
- 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 B; Band D in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole costs £2,436 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 38% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Parkstone (Dorset), about 1.4 km (0.8 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Green Park, is about 220 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 9.4 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.0 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 20 to 21 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 17 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Evergreen Oak Surgery, about 650 m (0.4 miles) away, with 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 340 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 57% of households owned their home and 32% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 53 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
13 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 56 m². Most common: Flat (7); House, semi-detached (6). Built: 2007-2011 (7); 2017 (6). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (7).
Each home's certificates and sales (13 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 B (37% 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)
- Land adjacent Sweet Home Inn, Parkstone: up to 20 homes, not permissioned (450 m (0.3 miles))
- Bournemouth & Poole College site, Constitution Hill Road, Poole, BH14 0QA: up to 55 homes, not permissioned (460 m (0.3 miles))
- The Sloop, 5 Commercial Road, Poole, BH14 0HU: up to 18 homes, not permissioned (480 m (0.3 miles))
- Civic Centre and surrounds: up to 250 homes, not permissioned (540 m (0.3 miles))
- 105 North Road, Poole, BH14 0LU: up to 7 homes, not permissioned (700 m (0.4 miles))
- St Mary's Maternity Hospital site, St. Mary's Road, Poole, BH15 2BH: up to 70 homes, not permissioned (710 m (0.4 miles))
- 27 St Peters Road Parkstone BH14 0NZ: up to 8 homes, permissioned (800 m (0.5 miles))
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
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 17 addresses are between 20 m and 21 m above sea level (20 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BH14 0BL | 100% | 38% | 38% | 0% |
| BH14 0RL | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Parkstone (Dorset) 229,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) |
| Poole 965,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | |
| Branksome 280,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.3 km (2 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 12 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 55 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Shah of Persia Poole | 50 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Poole | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Poole Quay Ferry Landing | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
| Car parks | Asda Poole Car Park | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| EV charging points | 6 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Be.EV Charging Station | 520 m (0.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Bournemouth Airport BOH | 10.8 km (6.7 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | Bristol Airport BRS | 89.9 km (56 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Evergreen Oak Surgery | 650 m (0.4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 4 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Rowlands Pharmacy | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 8 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Thistledene Dental Practice | 450 m (0.3 miles) |
| Hospital | Poole Hospital | 660 m (0.4 miles) |
| Police station | Dorset Police | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Cash machines | 3 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Tesco Bank ATM | 570 m (0.4 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Green Park 3,710 m² | 220 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Poole Park 16 ha | 460 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 630 m² | 590 m (0.4 miles) |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.7 ha | 510 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 1.9 ha | 890 m (0.6 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 17 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Poole Park, a registered park or garden (Grade II), 840 m (0.5 miles) south. 8 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Poole Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 840 m (0.5 miles) south |
| Poole Cemetery | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 940 m (0.6 miles) north |
| Church of St Peter | Listed building, Grade II* | 1 km (0.6 miles) east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Constitution Hill | Hill | 1 km (0.6 miles) north-east |
| Parr's Plantation | Wood | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) north |
| Parkstone Bay | Bay | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) south |
| Weston's Point | Wetland | 1.6 km (1 mile) south |
| Luscombe Valley | Valley | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) south-east |
| West Lake | Lake or reservoir | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) south |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 9.4 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.0 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 9.2 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 65 to 69 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 16 | 17 | 17 |
1 of the street's 17 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Poole Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 240 m | No published inspection |
| Ocean Academy Poole | Primary | 7–11 | 290 m | No published inspection |
| The Bournemouth and Poole College | 16 plus | 16–99 | 360 m | No published inspection |
| Longfleet Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 500 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| Oakdale Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1 km (0.6 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 |
| Poole High School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Baden-Powell and St Peter's Church of England Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Stanley Green Infant Academy | Primary | 2–7 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Edward's Roman Catholic/Church of England School, Poole Church of England/Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Canford Heath Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Outstanding (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Canford Heath Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Old Town Infant School and Nursery | Primary | 3–7 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shah Of Persia BH15 2HS | Pub/bar/nightclub | 120 m | 5 Very good | 27 Aug 2026 |
| Clubhub Poole Ltd BH15 2LJ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 200 m | 4 Good | 14 Jul 2026 |
| Impact Food Group @ Ocean Academy BH14 0PZ | School/college/university | 250 m | 5 Very good | 16 Jan 2026 |
| Mr Roger Greenslade BH15 2QG | Mobile caterer | 390 m | 5 Very good | 8 Apr 2019 |
| Colin's Nest BH15 2QJ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 390 m | 5 Very good | 29 Apr 2026 |
| Sweet Home Inn BH14 0RF | Pub/bar/nightclub | 390 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 21 Oct 2025 |
| The Southern Co-op (BH14 0RF) BH14 0RF | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 390 m | 5 Very good | 15 Jan 2025 |
| Wenzel's the Bakers BH15 2PB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 4 Good | 1 Aug 2024 |
| Upper Crust BH15 2PB | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 16 Jan 2026 |
| Beijing Palace AKA Quayside Chinese Takeaway BH15 2PB | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 9 Aug 2024 |
| No.1 Wok BH15 2PB | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 27 Oct 2025 |
| Manara Grill BH15 2PB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 2 May 2025 |
| Parkway Fish Bar BH15 2PB | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 14 Nov 2023 |
| Happy Beans BH15 2PB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 29 Jul 2024 |
| Park Gates Convenience Store BH15 2PB | Retailers - other | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 9 Sep 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 27 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 9 |
| Vehicle crime | 6 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 |
| Possession of weapons | 3 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Danecourt Close (12); On or near A35 (11); On or near Devon Road (10); On or near Verulam Road (10); On or near Houlton Road (4).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 45 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 16% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 57% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 30% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 20% | 17% |
| Private rented | 23% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 57% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 5% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 24% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 8% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 29% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 53% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 3% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 12% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 81% | 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) | 32% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 21% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 95% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 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
Linthorpe Road · Fernside Road · Ringwood Road · Danecourt Close · Verulam Road · Furzey Close · Devon Road · North Road · Hunt Road · Fernside Avenue · Houlton Road · Gorse Hill Close
All the streets in BH14 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.