Mickleham Close Poole
73 addresses across 1 postcode (BH12), about 220 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 30302118.
- Energy: 67 homes have an energy certificate (B: 29, C: 34, D: 4).
- 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 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 Branksome, about 2.1 km (1.3 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 730 m (0.5 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 8.4 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.0 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 51 to 53 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 73 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Village Surgery, about 540 m (0.3 miles) away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 240 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 41% of households owned their home and 24% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 24 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often anti-social behaviour.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
67 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 47 m². Most common: Flat (54); House, detached (4); House, semi-detached (4). Built: 1983-1990 (39); 1996-2002 (22); 1991-1995 (3). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (36); rented (private) (27); rented (social) (2).
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 (40% of about 670 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
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
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 73 addresses are between 51 m and 53 m above sea level (52 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BH12 5EZ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Branksome 280,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
| Bournemouth 2.7 million journeys in 2024–25 | 3.3 km (2 miles) | |
| Parkstone (Dorset) 229,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.8 km (2.4 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 9 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 26 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Mickleham Close Talbot Heath | 20 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bournemouth University Talbot Heath | 380 m |
| Ferry terminal | Poole Quay Ferry Landing | 6.7 km (4.2 miles) |
| Car parks | Cranmer Road Car Park | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| EV charging points | 3 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Be.EV Charging Station | 420 m (0.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Bournemouth Airport BOH | 6.2 km (3.8 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | Bristol Airport BRS | 91.1 km (57 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Village Surgery | 540 m (0.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 4 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Day Lewis Pharmacy | 540 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 6 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Whitecross Dental Care Limited | 540 m (0.3 miles) |
| Hospital | Ssd Alderney Community Hospital | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) |
| Police station | Winton Police Station | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| Cash machines | Cashpoint® 321-323 Wimborne Road Lloyds Bank | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 5.0 ha | 730 m (0.5 miles) |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 370 m² | 270 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3.3 ha | 230 m |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 8,080 m² | 470 m (0.3 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 5.0 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Fern Barrow: a bowl barrow on Talbot Heath, a scheduled monument, 1.1 km (0.7 miles) south. 25 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Fern Barrow: a bowl barrow on Talbot Heath | Scheduled monument | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) south |
| Wimborne Road Cemetery, Bournemouth | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.3 km (1.5 miles) south-east |
| Upper, Central and Lower Pleasure Gardens, and Coy Pond Gardens | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) south-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Bourne Bottom | Valley | 1 km (0.6 miles) west |
| Coy Pond | Lake or reservoir | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) south |
| Meyrick Park | Wood | 2 km (1.3 miles) south-east |
| Bournemouth Pier West | Beach | 3.6 km (2.2 miles) south-east |
| Constitution Hill | Hill | 3.8 km (2.4 miles) west |
| Blue Lagoon | Wetland | 5 km (3.1 miles) south-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 8.4 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.0 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 9.0 | 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 | 72 | 73 | 73 |
1 of the street's 73 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Talbot Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 300 m | Report card (May 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| St Mark's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 470 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Oct 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Winton Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Bishop Aldhelm's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Report card (May 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Early years: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Glenmoor Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Kingsleigh Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 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 Bourne Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.5 km (1 mile) | Good (Nov 2019, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Poole Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.5 km (1 mile) | Good (Oct 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Heathlands Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Jun 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Manorside Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | 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 |
| Moordown St John's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | No published inspection |
| Winton Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Marks Church Hall BH10 4HY | Other catering premises | 320 m | 5 Very good | 10 Nov 2019 |
| St Marks Mini Mice Playgroup BH10 4AA | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 370 m | 5 Very good | 5 Sep 2024 |
| Talbot Primary School BH12 5ED | School/college/university | 370 m | 5 Very good | 4 Dec 2025 |
| E x Costa Bar BH12 5HH | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 15 Sep 2025 |
| Arts University Bournemouth BH12 5HH | School/college/university | 440 m (0.3 miles) | Awaiting inspection | |
| Kings Arms BH10 4HZ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 29 May 2026 |
| Ambassador and Greenbaize Snooker Club BH10 4HZ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 4 Jul 2025 |
| Aldi Stores Limited BH10 4HZ | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 26 Feb 2025 |
| Talbot Village Convenience Store BH12 5BF | Retailers - other | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 7 May 2025 |
| Campus Shop BH12 5BB | Retailers - other | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 6 Jan 2020 |
| The Forum Restaurant Chartwells BH12 5BB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 27 Jul 2023 |
| Student Centre Cafe BH12 5BB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 24 Oct 2025 |
| Faith and Reflection BH12 5BB | Retailers - other | 470 m (0.3 miles) | Exempt | |
| Dylan's Kitchen and Bar BH12 5BB | Pub/bar/nightclub | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 24 Oct 2025 |
| Talbot Woods Day Nursery and Nursery School BH12 5BB | School/college/university | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 26 Jun 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 9 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 8 |
| Public order | 3 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Mickleham Close (12); On or near Smithson Close (4); On or near Talbot Meadows (3); On or near Vine Farm Close (3); On or near Vine Farm Road (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 56 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 9% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 40% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 41% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 26% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 55% | 17% |
| Private rented | 3% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 37% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 3% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 42% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 6% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 24% | 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 | 4% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 89% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 0% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 24% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 19% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 11% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 93% | 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
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 5EZ: 73 addresses of 74 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Caton Close · Baverstock Road · Smithson Close · Vine Farm Road · Laidlaw Close · Georgina Close · Talbot Meadows · Vine Farm Close · Valley View · Mcwilliam Close · Marianne Road · Cull Close
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.