Mallard Close Bournemouth
28 addresses across 1 postcode (BH8), about 220 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 3739101.
- Sales: 25 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £295,000 across 2 sales.
- Energy: 17 homes have an energy certificate (C: 7, D: 10).
- 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 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Bournemouth, about 2.4 km (1.5 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 130 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 8.7 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.0 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 22 to 25 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 St Albans Medical Centre, about 810 m (0.5 miles) away, with 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 260 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 53% of households owned their home and 17% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 40 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 | £295,000 | £295,000 | £295,000 |
| 2023 | 1 | £310,000 | £310,000 | £310,000 |
| 2019 | 1 | £276,000 | £276,000 | £276,000 |
| 2017 | 1 | £252,500 | £252,500 | £252,500 |
| 2016 | 1 | £230,000 | £230,000 | £230,000 |
| 2013 | 1 | £183,000 | £183,000 | £183,000 |
| 2011 | 1 | £177,500 | £177,500 | £177,500 |
| 2010 | 2 | £173,000 | £171,000 | £175,000 |
| 2009 | 1 | £140,000 | £140,000 | £140,000 |
| 2007 | 2 | £182,000 | £177,000 | £187,000 |
| 2005 | 1 | £155,000 | £155,000 | £155,000 |
| 2004 | 1 | £157,000 | £157,000 | £157,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Nov 2025 | 42 BH8 9PG | Terraced | £295,000 | |
| 29 Sep 2025 | 50 BH8 9PG | Terraced | £295,000 | |
| 31 Mar 2023 | 24 BH8 9PG | Terraced | £310,000 | |
| 27 Aug 2019 | 46 BH8 9PG | Terraced | £276,000 | |
| 1 Nov 2018 | 36 BH8 9PG | Semi-detached | £245,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 15 Dec 2017 | 38 BH8 9PG | Terraced | £252,500 | |
| 17 Aug 2016 | 32 BH8 9PG | Terraced | £220,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 1 Jun 2016 | 42 BH8 9PG | Terraced | £230,000 | |
| 30 Dec 2013 | 32 BH8 9PG | Terraced | £183,000 | |
| 4 Jul 2011 | 10 BH8 9PG | Terraced | £177,500 | |
| 30 Jul 2010 | 28 BH8 9PG | Terraced | £171,000 | |
| 23 Jul 2010 | 24 BH8 9PG | Terraced | £175,000 | |
| 8 May 2009 | 40 BH8 9PG | Terraced | £140,000 | |
| 17 Aug 2007 | 36 BH8 9PG | Semi-detached | £187,000 | |
| 14 Mar 2007 | 22 BH8 9PG | Semi-detached | £177,000 | |
| 27 May 2005 | 10 BH8 9PG | Terraced | £155,000 | |
| 29 Nov 2004 | 24 BH8 9PG | Terraced | £157,000 | |
| 29 Sep 2003 | 46 BH8 9PG | Terraced | £78,000 | |
| 28 Oct 2002 | 32 BH8 9PG | Terraced | £119,950 | |
| 25 Mar 2002 | 28 BH8 9PG | Semi-detached | £57,000 | |
| 28 Feb 2001 | 42 BH8 9PG | Terraced | £94,000 | |
| 8 Aug 2000 | 40 BH8 9PG | Terraced | £81,000 | |
| 12 Nov 1998 | 50 BH8 9PG | Terraced | £61,500 | |
| 30 Jan 1998 | 42 BH8 9PG | Terraced | £60,000 | |
| 11 Dec 1996 | 24 BH8 9PG | Terraced | £56,000 |
Energy performance certificates
17 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 86 m². Most common: House, mid-terrace (10); House, end-terrace (7). Built: 1967-1975 (11); 1950-1966 (5); 1983-1990 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (7); rented (social) (4); rented (private) (2).
Each home's certificates and sales (12 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 C (35% of about 710 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)
- 637-639 Charminster Road & 1-7 Luckham Road: up to 9 homes, permissioned (810 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 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 4 at medium risk and 4 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 is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 28 addresses are between 22 m and 25 m above sea level (23 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BH8 9PG | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Bournemouth 2.7 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) |
| Pokesdown 377,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) | |
| Christchurch 484,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5 km (3.1 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 1 stop within 400 m (0.2 miles), 23 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Bournemouth School For Boys Charminster | 280 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bournemouth Station Lansdowne | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Tuckton Tea Gardens Ferry Landing | 4.9 km (3 miles) |
| Car parks | Cranmer Road Car Park | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) |
| EV charging points | bp pulse Charging Station | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Bournemouth Airport BOH | 3.8 km (2.4 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | Bristol Airport BRS | 93 km (58 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest St Albans Medical Centre | 810 m (0.5 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 5 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Wrights Pharmacy | 870 m (0.5 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 7 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest West Way Dental Practice | 600 m (0.4 miles) |
| Hospital | Boscombe Community Hospital | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) |
| Police station | Winton Police Station | 1.7 km (1 mile) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Best One - Bournemouth Cashzone | 710 m (0.4 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 9,270 m² | 130 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Unnamed 4.4 ha | 680 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,490 m² | 140 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 8.3 ha | 180 m |
| Allotments | Longbarrow Allotments 3.2 ha | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 4 parks and gardens, 6.2 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Wimborne Road Cemetery, Bournemouth, a registered park or garden (Grade II), 2.1 km (1.3 miles) south-west. 2 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 | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) south-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| The Arboretum | Wood | 2 km (1.3 miles) north |
| Berry Hill | Hill | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) north |
| Honeycombe Chine | Valley | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) south |
| Boscombe Pier West | Beach | 3.2 km (2 miles) south |
| Coy Pond | Lake or reservoir | 4.1 km (2.6 miles) south-west |
| Coward's Marsh | Wetland | 4.9 km (3.1 miles) east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 8.7 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.0 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 9.1 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 55 | 28 | 28 | 28 |
None of the street's 28 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queen's Park Infant Academy | Primary | 4–7 | 320 m | No published inspection |
| The Bishop of Winchester Academy Church of England | Secondary | 11–18 | 330 m | Good (Feb 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Bournemouth School | Secondary | 11–18 | 360 m | Outstanding (Feb 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Bournemouth School for Girls | Secondary | 11–18 | 370 m | Outstanding (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Queen's Park Academy | Primary | 7–11 | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 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 |
| St. Walburga's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 830 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Jan 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Muscliff Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Luke's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Requires improvement (Jun 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| The Epiphany School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
| Jewell Academy Bournemouth | Primary | 4–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 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 |
| Malmesbury Park Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 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 |
| Moordown St John's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sir David English Sports Centre BH8 9PZ | Retailers - other | 220 m | Exempt | |
| Queen's Park Infant School BH8 9PU | School/college/university | 320 m | 5 Very good | 22 Jan 2026 |
| Little Stars Pre-School BH8 9PU | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 320 m | 5 Very good | 17 Jun 2025 |
| Bishop of Winchester Academy BH8 9PW | School/college/university | 330 m | 5 Very good | 21 Oct 2024 |
| Bournemouth School BH8 9PY | School/college/university | 360 m | 5 Very good | 13 Sep 2022 |
| Bournemouth School for Girls BH8 9UJ | School/college/university | 380 m | 5 Very good | 30 Sep 2025 |
| Queen's Park Academy BH8 9PU | School/college/university | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 22 Jan 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 17 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 16 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Drugs | 2 |
| Public order | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Seagull Road (24); On or near East Way (9); On or near Mallard Close (7).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 24% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 12% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 53% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 21% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 31% | 17% |
| Private rented | 17% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 63% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 6% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 15% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 5% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 21% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 59% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 7% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 11% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 88% | 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) | 17% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 20% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 91% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 2% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is 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
- Energy certificates New energy certificate: band C, house, mid-terrace (lodged 20 October 2026) found 2 November 2026
Postcodes on this street
- BH8 9PG: 28 addresses of 29 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Seagull Road · East Way · Strouden 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.