Hightrees Avenue Bournemouth
26 addresses across 1 postcode (BH8), about 200 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 3730601.
- Energy: 17 homes have an energy certificate (C: 6, D: 9, E: 2).
- 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 D; 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 km (1.2 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 460 m (0.3 miles) 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: Its addresses are 25 to 27 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 26 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Woodlea House Surgery, about 470 m (0.3 miles) away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 300 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 93% of households owned their home and 40% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 29 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often vehicle crime.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
17 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 131 m². Most common: House, detached (10); Bungalow, detached (7). Built: 1967-1975 (7); 1950-1966 (6); 1930-1949 (3). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (13); rented (private) (1).
Each home's certificates and sales (8 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 D (47% of about 770 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
Planned, as of 31 October 2026
- 10 November 2026 to 11 November 2026: WESSEX WATER, Utility repair and maintenance works, some carriageway incursion, on the carriageway (minor works)
Finished in the last three months
- 5 September 2026: CITYFIBRE METRO NETWORKS LTD, Utility asset works, no carriageway incursion, on the footway (immediate - urgent works)
- 28 August 2026: CITYFIBRE METRO NETWORKS LTD, Utility asset works, some carriageway incursion, on the footway (immediate - urgent 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 is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 26 addresses are between 25 m and 27 m above sea level (27 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BH8 9JX | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Pokesdown 377,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2 km (1.2 miles) |
| Bournemouth 2.7 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) | |
| Christchurch 484,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.9 km (2.4 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 4 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 25 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Mount Pleasant Drive Strouden | 300 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Boscombe | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Tuckton Tea Gardens Ferry Landing | 3.9 km (2.4 miles) |
| Car parks | Seabourne Road Car Park | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
| EV charging points | 4 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest bp pulse Charging Station | 560 m (0.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Bournemouth Airport BOH | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | Bristol Airport BRS | 93.7 km (58 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Woodlea House Surgery | 470 m (0.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 2 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Castle Lane Pharmacy | 510 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Thornhill Dental Practice | 290 m |
| Hospital | Bournemouth Hospital Cap | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| Police station | Dorset Police | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest M&S ATM | 800 m (0.5 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 4.4 ha | 460 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2,830 m² | 780 m (0.5 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2,060 m² | 480 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 610 m² | 950 m (0.6 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 4.4 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Wimborne Road Cemetery, Bournemouth, a registered park or garden (Grade II), 3 km (1.8 miles) south-west. 3 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Wimborne Road Cemetery, Bournemouth | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 3 km (1.8 miles) south-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Berry Hill | Hill | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) north-west |
| Grove Copse | Wood | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) east |
| Honeycombe Chine | Valley | 3 km (1.8 miles) south |
| Boscombe Pier East | Beach | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) south |
| Coward's Marsh | Wetland | 3.8 km (2.4 miles) east |
| Brewhouse Hole | Lake or reservoir | 4.3 km (2.7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 25 | 26 | 26 |
1 of the street's 26 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jewell Academy Bournemouth | Primary | 4–11 | 780 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 |
| The Bishop of Winchester Academy Church of England | Secondary | 11–18 | 820 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Feb 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Bournemouth School for Girls | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Outstanding (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Avonbourne Boys' Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | Outstanding (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Avonbourne Girls Academy | Secondary | 11–19 | 1.2 km (0.7 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 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | Outstanding (Apr 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Queen's Park Infant Academy | Primary | 4–7 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Bournemouth School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Outstanding (Feb 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Queen's Park Academy | Primary | 7–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | 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 |
| King's Park Academy | Primary | 4–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
| Muscliff Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Good (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St. Walburga's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Good (Jan 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Barnabas Playgroup BH8 9JN | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 200 m | 5 Very good | 25 Mar 2019 |
| Strouden Park Community Association BH8 9NU | Other catering premises | 230 m | 5 Very good | 25 Jun 2026 |
| Chocolate Greetings BH8 9NG | Other catering premises | 230 m | 5 Very good | 3 Aug 2018 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Vehicle crime | 13 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 7 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Other theft | 2 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Vanguard Road (7); On or near Craigmoor Close (6); On or near Sandy Mead Road (4); On or near Hightrees Avenue (3); On or near Craigmoor Avenue (3).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 49 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 13% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 24% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 93% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 53% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | under 1% | 17% |
| Private rented | 6% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 56% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 5% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 28% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 50% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 42% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 5% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 60% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 13% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 40% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 13% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 8% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 92% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 7 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
- Roadworks Street works permit: WESSEX WATER: Utility repair and maintenance works, 10 November 2026 to 11 November 2026 (some carriageway incursion) found 3 November 2026
Postcodes on this street
- BH8 9JX: 26 addresses
Nearby streets
Midwood Avenue · Queenswood Avenue · Balmoral Avenue · Sandy Mead Road · Inglewood Avenue · Vanguard Road · Craigmoor Close · Copsewood Avenue · Mount Pleasant Drive · Leydene Close · Linkside Avenue · Leydene Avenue
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.