Lytton Road Bournemouth
53 addresses across 2 postcodes (BH1,BH8), about 140 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 3738451.
- Sales: 66 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £262,450 across 2 sales.
- Energy: 40 homes have an energy certificate (A: 1, C: 10, D: 24, E: 3, F: 1, G: 1).
- 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 99% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Bournemouth, about 410 m (0.3 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Knyveton Gardens, is about 220 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: Its addresses are 34 to 37 m above sea level.
- Noise: 6 of its 53 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is The Panton Practice, about 840 m (0.5 miles) away, with 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 840 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 24% of households owned their home and 35% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 279 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | £262,450 | £259,900 | £265,000 |
| 2024 | 4 | £232,500 | £170,000 | £275,000 |
| 2023 | 1 | £305,000 | £305,000 | £305,000 |
| 2022 | 1 | £400,000 | £400,000 | £400,000 |
| 2021 | 1 | £252,000 | £252,000 | £252,000 |
| 2020 | 1 | £174,000 | £174,000 | £174,000 |
| 2019 | 1 | £320,000 | £320,000 | £320,000 |
| 2018 | 1 | £152,000 | £152,000 | £152,000 |
| 2017 | 4 | £225,000 | £170,000 | £230,000 |
| 2016 | 3 | £240,000 | £205,000 | £290,000 |
| 2015 | 1 | £285,000 | £285,000 | £285,000 |
| 2014 | 2 | £139,750 | £124,500 | £155,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Aug 2025 | 20 BH1 4SH | Terraced | £259,900 | |
| 25 Jul 2025 | 15 BH1 4SH | Terraced | £500,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 30 May 2025 | 18 BH1 4SH | Terraced | £265,000 | |
| 5 Nov 2024 | 27 BH1 4SH | Terraced | £235,000 | |
| 15 Jul 2024 | 29 BH1 4SH | Terraced | £230,000 | |
| 12 Jul 2024 | 31 BH1 4SH | Terraced | £275,000 | |
| 7 Jun 2024 | 26 BH1 4SH | Flat or maisonette | £170,000 | Leasehold. |
| 4 Dec 2023 | 8 BH1 4SH | Terraced | £305,000 | |
| 19 Dec 2022 | 2 BH1 4SH | Terraced | £350,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 13 Jul 2022 | 7 BH1 4SH | Terraced | £400,000 | |
| 6 May 2022 | FLAT 1, 1 BH1 4SH | Flat or maisonette | £173,000 | Leasehold. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 5 Nov 2021 | 22 BH1 4SH | Semi-detached | £252,000 | |
| 18 Dec 2020 | 31 BH1 4SH | Terraced | £174,000 | |
| 5 Nov 2019 | 33 BH1 4SH | Terraced | £170,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 11 Oct 2019 | 23 BH1 4SH | Other | £165,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 29 Mar 2019 | 11 BH1 4SH | Terraced | £320,000 | |
| 8 Nov 2018 | 24 BH1 4SH | Other | £18,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 22 Oct 2018 | 26 BH1 4SH | Flat or maisonette | £152,000 | Leasehold. |
| 2 Aug 2018 | 23 BH1 4SH | Terraced | £160,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 7 Dec 2017 | 20 BH1 4SH | Terraced | £230,000 | |
| 31 Oct 2017 | FLAT 2, 1 BH1 4SH | Flat or maisonette | £230,000 | Leasehold. |
| 6 Jul 2017 | 18 BH1 4SH | Terraced | £170,000 | |
| 16 Jun 2017 | 12 BH1 4SH | Terraced | £220,000 | |
| 19 Aug 2016 | 8 BH1 4SH | Terraced | £205,000 | |
| 8 Jun 2016 | 6 BH1 4SH | Terraced | £240,000 | |
| 22 Mar 2016 | 7 BH1 4SH | Terraced | £290,000 | |
| 11 Dec 2015 | 11 BH1 4SH | Terraced | £285,000 | |
| 1 Sep 2014 | 26 BH1 4SH | Flat or maisonette | £124,500 | Leasehold. |
| 24 Jan 2014 | 20 BH1 4SH | Terraced | £155,000 | |
| 15 Aug 2012 | 4B BH1 4SH | Terraced | £165,000 | |
| 20 Jan 2012 | 26 BH1 4SH | Semi-detached | £124,500 | Leasehold. |
| 1 Apr 2011 | 16 BH1 4SH | Terraced | £123,000 | |
| 24 Sep 2010 | 12 BH1 4SH | Terraced | £168,000 | |
| 2 Jun 2010 | 21 BH1 4SH | Terraced | £90,000 | |
| 20 Nov 2007 | 10 BH1 4SH | Terraced | £170,000 | |
| 2 Nov 2007 | 31 BH1 4SH | Terraced | £160,000 | |
| 13 Jul 2007 | 22 BH1 4SH | Semi-detached | £169,950 | |
| 23 May 2006 | 6 BH1 4SH | Terraced | £199,950 | |
| 31 Mar 2006 | 10 BH1 4SH | Terraced | £139,000 | |
| 11 Nov 2005 | FLAT 3, 1 BH1 4SH | Flat or maisonette | £185,000 | Leasehold. |
| 30 Sep 2005 | FLAT 2, 1 BH1 4SH | Flat or maisonette | £185,000 | New build. Leasehold. |
| 30 Sep 2005 | FLAT 1, 1 BH1 4SH | Flat or maisonette | £158,500 | New build. Leasehold. |
| 20 Sep 2005 | 29 BH1 4SH | Terraced | £135,000 | |
| 22 Jul 2005 | 15 BH1 4SH | Terraced | £260,000 | |
| 9 Jun 2005 | 26 BH1 4SH | Flat or maisonette | £119,500 | Leasehold. |
| 20 Jan 2005 | 11 BH1 4SH | Terraced | £212,000 | |
| 19 Dec 2003 | 26 BH1 4SH | Flat or maisonette | £83,000 | Leasehold. |
| 30 May 2003 | 7 BH1 4SH | Semi-detached | £135,000 | |
| 15 Nov 2002 | 25 BH1 4SH | Terraced | £118,000 | |
| 28 Jun 2002 | 5 BH1 4SH | Terraced | £135,000 |
Energy performance certificates
40 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 72 m². Most common: House, mid-terrace (17); Flat (12); House, end-terrace (8). Built: 1930-1949 (19); 1900-1929 (17); 1950-1966 (3). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (21); rented (private) (17).
Each home's certificates and sales (15 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 A (51% 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: 1.
- 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.
Listed buildings
- 224, Holdenhurst Road, grade II
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- 217 Holdenhurst Road, Bournemouth, BH8 8DE: up to 5 homes, permissioned (170 m)
- Rear of 27-31 Southcote Road: up to 9 homes, permissioned (220 m)
- 10 Ascham Road: up to 7 homes, permissioned (310 m)
- 318-324 Holdenhurst Road: up to 22 homes, permissioned (470 m (0.3 miles))
- 21-23 St Clement's Road: up to 6 homes, permissioned (580 m (0.4 miles))
- Ambulance Station, 42 Porchester Road: up to 12 homes, not permissioned (590 m (0.4 miles))
- Belgravia Hotel, 56 Christchurch Road: up to 19 homes, permissioned (620 m (0.4 miles))
- 17a Christchurch Road: up to 75 homes, permissioned (740 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 53 addresses are between 34 m and 37 m above sea level (36 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BH1 4SH | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| BH8 8AS | 100% | 99% | 99% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Bournemouth 2.7 million journeys in 2024–25 | 410 m (0.3 miles) |
| Pokesdown 377,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) | |
| Branksome 280,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.3 km (2.7 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 7 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 40 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Ophir Gardens Springbourne | 50 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bournemouth Station Lansdowne | 430 m (0.3 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Tuckton Tea Gardens Ferry Landing | 4.8 km (3 miles) |
| Car parks | East Overcliff Parking | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| EV charging points | 15 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Mer | 770 m (0.5 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Bournemouth Airport BOH | 6 km (3.7 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | Bristol Airport BRS | 94.4 km (59 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest The Panton Practice | 840 m (0.5 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 7 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Asda Pharmacy | 480 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 14 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Portchester Health Centre | 150 m |
| Hospital | Bournemouth Nuffield Hospital | 790 m (0.5 miles) |
| Police station | Boscombe Police Box | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Cash machines | 4 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Asda Bournemouth - Holdenhurst Road | 310 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Knyveton Gardens 1.8 ha | 220 m |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 870 m² | 550 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Cyril Park 3,250 m² | 510 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 900 m² | 540 m (0.3 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 1.8 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of St Clement, a listed building (Grade I), 670 m (0.4 miles) east. 34 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade I and 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Church of St Clement | Listed building, Grade I | 670 m (0.4 miles) east |
| House of Bethany | Listed building, Grade II* | 800 m (0.5 miles) east |
| Wimborne Road Cemetery, Bournemouth | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) north-west |
| Upper, Central and Lower Pleasure Gardens, and Coy Pond Gardens | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Horseshoe Common | Wood | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) west |
| Boscombe Pier West | Beach | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) south-east |
| Honeycombe Chine | Valley | 1.6 km (1 mile) south-east |
| Bournemouth Pier East | Beach | 1.6 km (1 mile) south-west |
| Coy Pond | Lake or reservoir | 3.3 km (2.1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 47 | 53 | 53 |
6 of the street's 53 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malmesbury Park Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 410 m (0.3 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 |
| Bethany Church of England Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 650 m (0.4 miles) | 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 |
| St Clement's and St John's Church of England Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | 730 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Livingstone Academy Bournemouth | All-through | 4–19 | 840 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Apr 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| King's Park Academy | Primary | 4–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 2–11 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bournemouth Steak House BH8 8AT | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 50 m | 5 Very good | 11 Jun 2025 |
| Pinewood Guest House BH8 8DG | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 90 m | 5 Very good | 9 Mar 2018 |
| Brazuka.UK BH8 8AX | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 90 m | 5 Very good | 6 Jun 2024 |
| Kori Korean Resturant BH8 8AS | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 100 m | 5 Very good | 18 Sep 2024 |
| Sambal Tumis BH8 8AS | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 100 m | 5 Very good | 18 Mar 2026 |
| Little Asia BH8 8AS | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 110 m | 5 Very good | 3 Nov 2025 |
| Jia Jia Oriental Food BH8 8AS | Retailers - other | 110 m | 4 Good | 18 Jan 2023 |
| Thunderbolt Stores BH8 8AS | Retailers - other | 110 m | 5 Very good | 27 Mar 2018 |
| The Lions Head and Alt BH8 8AS | Pub/bar/nightclub | 110 m | 5 Very good | 13 Dec 2022 |
| Citygate Centre BH8 8AS | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 110 m | 5 Very good | 18 Dec 2025 |
| Glass & Story BH1 3SU | Distributors/Transporters | 200 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Southcote News BH1 3SH | Retailers - other | 200 m | 5 Very good | 6 Mar 2020 |
| Lidl BH8 8DH | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 230 m | 5 Very good | 29 Sep 2020 |
| Parkside Guest House BH1 3SR | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 250 m | 5 Very good | 21 Jan 2019 |
| Winton Lodge BH8 8LY | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 270 m | 5 Very good | 24 Oct 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 90 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 90 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 17 |
| Other theft | 16 |
| Vehicle crime | 14 |
| Drugs | 11 |
| Shoplifting | 10 |
| Public order | 9 |
| Robbery | 8 |
| Possession of weapons | 6 |
| Burglary | 5 |
| Other crime | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Bus/Coach Station (57); On or near Methuen Close (55); On or near Nightclub (46); On or near Supermarket (26); On or near Corporation Road (24).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 31 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 15% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 6% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 24% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 7% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 11% | 17% |
| Private rented | 65% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 60% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 7% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 6% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 6% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 22% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 42% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 14% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 20% | 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 | 5% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 35% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 17% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 72% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 4% | 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
- Food hygiene ratings The Lodge (hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house, BH1 3SR) now 5 Very good, was Awaiting inspection (rated 22 April 2026) found 3 November 2026
- Energy certificates New energy certificate: band C, flat (lodged 15 October 2026) found 2 November 2026
- Energy certificates New energy certificate: band C, flat (lodged 15 October 2026) found 2 November 2026
- Energy certificates New energy certificate: band G, house, end-terrace (lodged 15 October 2026) found 2 November 2026
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Elwyn Road · Corporation Road · Northcote Road · Ophir Gardens · Portchester Place · Stanley Road · Methuen Close · Southcote Road · Holdenhurst Road · Portchester Court · Victoria Road · Ascham Road
All the streets in BH1, 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.