Ling Road Poole
45 addresses across 4 postcodes (BH12), about 600 m (0.4 miles) long, classed as a local road. USRN 30300589.
- Flood: 4 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 C; Band D in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole costs £2,436 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 98% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Parkstone (Dorset), about 2.5 km (1.6 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 660 m (0.4 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 10.3 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.1 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 44 to 65 m above sea level.
- Noise: 7 of its 45 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is The Rosemary Health Ctr, about 720 m (0.4 miles) away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 820 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 59% of households owned their home and 24% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 176 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often anti-social behaviour.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Jul 2026 | UNIT A, THE OUTLOOK BH12 4PY | Other | £240,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 11 Dec 2025 | UNIT E, THE OUTLOOK BH12 4PY | Other | £314,400 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 3 Feb 2025 | UNIT B, THE OUTLOOK BH12 4PY | Other | £242,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 3 Jan 2025 | UNIT 4, ACORN BUSINESS CENTRE BH12 4NZ | Other | £540,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 28 Oct 2024 | UNIT D, THE OUTLOOK BH12 4PY | Other | £360,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 28 Oct 2024 | UNIT C, THE OUTLOOK BH12 4PY | Other | £114,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 29 Oct 2021 | UNIT D, ACORN OFFICE PARK BH12 4NZ | Other | £1,050,000 | Leasehold. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 20 Jun 2018 | UNIT E, THE OUTLOOK BH12 4PY | Other | £347,820 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 9 Oct 2015 | UNIT B, THE OUTLOOK BH12 4PY | Other | £280,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 9 Oct 2015 | UNIT B, THE OUTLOOK BH12 4PY | Other | £280,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 9 Jan 2015 | UNIT 2, ACORN BUSINESS CENTRE BH12 4NZ | Other | £422,500 | Leasehold. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 22 Jun 2014 | UNIT 6, ACORN BUSINESS CENTRE BH12 4NZ | Other | £384,865 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
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 neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band C (56% of about 1,660 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)
- 1 & 3 St Georges Avenue, Poole, BH12 4ND: up to 11 homes, permissioned (390 m)
- Horizon Motor Co. Ltd., 397-399 Ringwood Road, Poole, BH12 4LT: up to 30 homes, not permissioned (670 m (0.4 miles))
- Land r/o Adastral Square, Poole, BH17 8SA: up to 6 homes, permissioned (920 m (0.6 miles))
- 32 Brixey Road, Poole, BH12 3PD: up to 8 homes, permissioned (950 m (0.6 miles))
Roadworks
Finished in the last three months
- 7 September 2026: BT, Utility asset works, some carriageway incursion, on the footway, verge (minor works)
- 2 September 2026: WESSEX WATER, Utility repair and maintenance works, give and take, on the carriageway (immediate - urgent works)
- 2 September 2026 to 4 September 2026: SCOTTISH AND SOUTHERN POWER DISTRIBUTION (SSEPD), Utility repair and maintenance works, some carriageway incursion, on the footway (immediate - urgent works)
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| BH12 4NZ | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| BH12 4PY | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| BH12 4NQ | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| BH12 4ND | not in 2 or 3 | 4 / 0 / 2 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 45 addresses are between 44 m and 65 m above sea level (56 m on average); the ground rises about 21 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BH12 4ND | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| BH12 4NQ | 100% | 98% | 98% | 0% |
| BH12 4NZ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| BH12 4PY | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Parkstone (Dorset) 229,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) |
| Branksome 280,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) | |
| Poole 965,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.6 km (2.3 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 1 stop within 400 m (0.2 miles), 26 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Tower Park Canford Heath | 310 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Poole | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Poole Quay Ferry Landing | 4.4 km (2.7 miles) |
| Car parks | Parking space on Bournemouth Road, BH14 | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Mer | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Bournemouth Airport BOH | 8.8 km (5.5 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | Bristol Airport BRS | 88.8 km (55 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest The Rosemary Health Ctr | 720 m (0.4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 7 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Tesco Instore Pharmacy | 410 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Alderney Dental Practice | 830 m (0.5 miles) |
| Hospital | Ssd Alderney Community Hospital | 920 m (0.6 miles) |
| Police station | Dorset Police | 3.2 km (2 miles) |
| Cash machines | Morrisons Daily - Canford Heath Adastral Sq Cashzone | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3.8 ha | 660 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 370 m² | 560 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 6.3 ha | 550 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | Alder Farm Allotments 1.5 ha | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 3.8 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Poole Cemetery, a registered park or garden (Grade II), 1.5 km (0.9 miles) south-west.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Poole Cemetery | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) south-west |
| Bowl barrow cemetery and four other bowl barrows on Canford Heath | Scheduled monument | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) north-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Parr's Plantation | Wood | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) south-west |
| Lodge Hill | Hill | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) north-west |
| Bourne Bottom | Valley | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) east |
| Coy Pond | Lake or reservoir | 3.6 km (2.3 miles) south-east |
| Parkstone Bay | Bay | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) south |
| Weston's Point | Wetland | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) south |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 10.3 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.1 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 9.3 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 38 | 45 | 45 |
7 of the street's 45 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Edward's Roman Catholic/Church of England School, Poole Church of England/Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–18 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Ad Astra Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Report card (Apr 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Magna Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Haymoor Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Livingstone Road Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Report card (Jan 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Livingstone Road Infant School | Primary | 2–7 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Report card (May 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| St Aldhelm's Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Canford Heath Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Outstanding (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Manorside Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No overall grade (Jul 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Canford Heath Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Splashdown BH12 4NY | Other catering premises | 100 m | 5 Very good | 23 May 2025 |
| The Sweet Spot BH12 4NY | Retailers - other | 120 m | 5 Very good | 13 Apr 2026 |
| Vue Cinema BH12 4NY | Other catering premises | 120 m | 5 Very good | 8 Sep 2025 |
| Slim Chickens BH12 4NY | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 120 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| KFC BH12 4NY | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 120 m | 5 Very good | 15 Jan 2025 |
| Nandos BH12 4NY | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 120 m | 5 Very good | 5 Jul 2023 |
| Pizza Express BH12 4NY | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 120 m | 5 Very good | 23 Aug 2024 |
| Taco Bell BH12 4NY | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 120 m | 5 Very good | 30 Jul 2024 |
| Admiral BH12 4NY | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 120 m | 5 Very good | 25 Jul 2023 |
| Turcuisine BH12 4NY | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 120 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Burger King BH12 4NY | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 130 m | 5 Very good | 24 Jul 2023 |
| Lemur Landings BH12 4NY | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 130 m | 5 Very good | 23 May 2025 |
| Hollywood Bowl BH12 4NY | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 130 m | 5 Very good | 20 Sep 2024 |
| Wagamama BH12 4NY | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 130 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Starbucks BH12 4NY | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 130 m | Awaiting inspection |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 87 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 36 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 13 |
| Shoplifting | 13 |
| Other theft | 10 |
| Public order | 5 |
| Robbery | 4 |
| Vehicle crime | 3 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Drugs | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Theme/Adventure Park (63); On or near Yarrow Road (53); On or near Further/Higher Educational Building (47); On or near Parking Area (10); On or near Ling Road (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 19% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 16% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 59% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 28% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 11% | 17% |
| Private rented | 28% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 60% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 6% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 19% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 5% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 14% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 67% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 4% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 12% | 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 | 4% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 24% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 22% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 88% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 2% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhoods around this street are all 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
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
- BH12 4NZ: 31 addresses of 37 in the postcode
- BH12 4PY: 10 addresses
- BH12 4NQ: 3 addresses of 127 in the postcode
- BH12 4ND: 1 address of 37 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Calluna Road · Tower Park · Ringwood Road · Innovation Close · Fancy Road · Verity Crescent · St George's Avenue · Old Wareham Road · Wool Road
All the streets in BH12 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.