Mill Hill Close Poole
20 addresses across 2 postcodes (BH14), about 100 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 30300298.
- Sales: 27 recorded sales since 1995; in 2022 the median was £630,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 16 homes have an energy certificate (B: 2, C: 5, D: 6, E: 2, F: 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 E; 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 Parkstone (Dorset), about 470 m (0.3 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 90 m away, and Whitecliff Harbourside Park (26 hectares) is about 450 m (0.3 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 9.3 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.9 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 10 to 12 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 Evergreen Oak Surgery, about 780 m (0.5 miles) away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 580 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 75% of households owned their home and 42% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 23 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | £630,000 | £630,000 | £630,000 |
| 2020 | 1 | £760,000 | £760,000 | £760,000 |
| 2019 | 3 | £460,000 | £422,000 | £675,000 |
| 2018 | 2 | £557,500 | £440,000 | £675,000 |
| 2017 | 3 | £560,000 | £406,000 | £585,000 |
| 2014 | 1 | £340,000 | £340,000 | £340,000 |
| 2013 | 5 | £325,000 | £285,000 | £375,000 |
| 2010 | 2 | £329,000 | £278,000 | £380,000 |
| 2009 | 1 | £300,000 | £300,000 | £300,000 |
| 2007 | 1 | £295,000 | £295,000 | £295,000 |
| 2006 | 1 | £280,000 | £280,000 | £280,000 |
| 2005 | 1 | £280,000 | £280,000 | £280,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Sep 2022 | 7 BH14 8RL | Detached | £630,000 | |
| 28 Oct 2020 | 14 BH14 8RL | Detached | £760,000 | |
| 16 Dec 2019 | 9 BH14 8RL | Detached | £422,000 | |
| 15 Aug 2019 | 8 BH14 8RL | Detached | £675,000 | |
| 29 Mar 2019 | 14 BH14 8RL | Detached | £460,000 | |
| 18 Dec 2018 | OAK LODGE, 18 BH14 8RL | Detached | £675,000 | |
| 13 Mar 2018 | 3 BH14 8RL | Detached | £440,000 | |
| 1 Sep 2017 | 11 BH14 8RL | Detached | £406,000 | |
| 16 Aug 2017 | 4 BH14 8RL | Detached | £585,000 | |
| 14 Jul 2017 | 10 BH14 8RL | Detached | £560,000 | |
| 9 Jan 2014 | 7 BH14 8RL | Detached | £340,000 | |
| 15 Jul 2013 | 8 BH14 8RL | Detached | £325,000 | |
| 18 Apr 2013 | 8 BH14 8RL | Detached | £294,000 | |
| 15 Mar 2013 | 4 BH14 8RL | Detached | £285,000 | |
| 21 Jan 2013 | 11A BH14 8RL | Detached | £375,000 | |
| 21 Jan 2013 | 11A BH14 8RL | Detached | £360,000 | |
| 27 Aug 2010 | 15 BH14 8RL | Detached | £380,000 | |
| 18 Jun 2010 | 3 BH14 8RL | Detached | £278,000 | |
| 28 Sep 2009 | 7 BH14 8RL | Detached | £300,000 | |
| 5 Feb 2007 | 1 BH14 8RL | Detached | £295,000 | |
| 16 Oct 2006 | 10 BH14 8RL | Detached | £280,000 | |
| 17 Jun 2005 | 7 BH14 8RL | Detached | £280,000 | |
| 6 Sep 2004 | 2 BH14 8RL | Detached | £249,950 | |
| 6 Sep 2001 | 15 BH14 8RL | Detached | £249,000 | |
| 4 Oct 1999 | 11A BH14 8RL | Detached | £180,000 | |
| 19 May 1999 | 15 BH14 8RL | Detached | £180,000 | |
| 2 Jul 1997 | 15 BH14 8RL | Detached | £100,000 |
Energy performance certificates
16 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 120 m². Most common: Bungalow, detached (13); House, detached (3). Built: 1930-1949 (7); 1950-1966 (4); 2012 onwards (2). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (10); rented (private) (1).
Each home's certificates and sales (9 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 neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band E (27% of about 2,140 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)
- 5-9 Powell Road Parkstone BH14 8SG: up to 6 homes, permissioned (310 m)
- 6 Highmoor Road, Poole, BH14 8SZ: up to 10 homes, permissioned (390 m)
- 5 Highmoor Road, Poole, BH14 8SZ: up to 9 homes, permissioned (450 m (0.3 miles))
- 5 Durrant Road, Poole, Dorset, BH14 8TP: up to 5 homes, not permissioned (490 m (0.3 miles))
- 103-105 Commercial Road, Poole, BH14 0JD: up to 10 homes, permissioned (530 m (0.3 miles))
- Civic Centre and surrounds: up to 250 homes, not permissioned (890 m (0.6 miles))
- The Sloop, 5 Commercial Road, Poole, BH14 0HU: up to 18 homes, not permissioned (930 m (0.6 miles))
- 27 St Peters Road Parkstone BH14 0NZ: up to 8 homes, permissioned (1 km (0.6 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
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 20 addresses are between 10 m and 12 m above sea level (11 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BH14 8RH | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| BH14 8RL | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Parkstone (Dorset) 229,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 470 m (0.3 miles) |
| Branksome 280,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) | |
| Poole 965,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 9 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 36 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Whitecliff Post Office Parkstone | 200 m |
| Bus or coach station | Seldown Coach Station Poole | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Poole Quay Ferry Landing | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) |
| Car parks | Parking space on Bournemouth Road, BH14 | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| EV charging points | 5 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Mer | 930 m (0.6 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Bournemouth Airport BOH | 10.4 km (6.4 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | Bristol Airport BRS | 91.3 km (57 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Evergreen Oak Surgery | 780 m (0.5 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 4 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Parkstone Pharmacy | 480 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 7 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Poole Dental Practice | 480 m (0.3 miles) |
| Hospital | Poole Hospital | 1.7 km (1 mile) |
| Police station | Dorset Police | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
| Cash machines | Tesco Bank ATM | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.9 ha | 90 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Whitecliff Harbourside Park 26 ha | 450 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2,760 m² | 670 m (0.4 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.2 ha | 530 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 7,020 m² | 500 m (0.3 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 4 parks and gardens, 45 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of St Peter, a listed building (Grade II*), 680 m (0.4 miles) north. 7 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Church of St Peter | Listed building, Grade II* | 680 m (0.4 miles) north |
| Poole Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) west |
| Poole Cemetery | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2 km (1.2 miles) north-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Blake Hill | Hill | 770 m (0.5 miles) south-east |
| Blue Lagoon | Wetland | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) south |
| Parkstone Bay | Bay | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) south-west |
| Luscombe Valley | Valley | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) south-east |
| Branksome Park Wood | Wood | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) east |
| East Lake | Lake or reservoir | 3.2 km (2 miles) south-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 9.3 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.9 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 55 | 20 | 20 | 20 |
None of the street's 20 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baden-Powell and St Peter's Church of England Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 190 m | No published inspection |
| The Bournemouth and Poole College | 16 plus | 16–99 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Courthill Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Jan 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Lilliput Church of England Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Jul 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Ocean Academy Poole | Primary | 7–11 | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Poole Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| Livingstone Road Infant School | Primary | 2–7 | 1.7 km (1.1 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 |
| Longfleet Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
| Livingstone Road Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 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 |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baden Powell & St Peters BH14 8UL | School/college/university | 170 m | 5 Very good | 27 Nov 2019 |
| Spar BH14 8BT | Retailers - other | 250 m | 5 Very good | 1 Sep 2025 |
| Webster Family Butchers Ltd BH14 8DA | Retailers - other | 250 m | 5 Very good | 1 Sep 2026 |
| East Dorset Lawn Tennis & Croquet Club BH14 8BL | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 260 m | 5 Very good | 16 Jun 2025 |
| Coast BH14 8BL | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 260 m | 5 Very good | 23 Jan 2023 |
| The Cow BH14 8UD | Pub/bar/nightclub | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 13 May 2025 |
| Nicholas James Deli BH14 8UD | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 3 Apr 2025 |
| Dancing Moose BH14 8UB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 11 Jun 2026 |
| Little Red Roaster BH14 8UB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 2 May 2025 |
| Lloyds Pharmacy BH14 8UB | Retailers - other | 480 m (0.3 miles) | Exempt | |
| The Britannia BH14 8BB | Pub/bar/nightclub | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 6 Nov 2025 |
| Gate Of India BH14 0JT | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 31 Jul 2023 |
| Indi's BH14 8UB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 23 Jul 2024 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 10 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 9 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Doulton Gardens (11); On or near Worthington Crescent (3); On or near Pottery Road (3); On or near Kimberley Road (3); On or near Mill Hill Close (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 50 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 15% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 28% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 75% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 38% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 7% | 17% |
| Private rented | 18% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 57% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | under 1% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 34% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 45% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 45% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 2% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 6% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 84% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 7% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 42% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 9% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 2 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 8 to 10 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
Nearby streets
Mill Lane · Doulton Gardens · Pottery Road · Worthington Crescent · Kimberley Road · Woodstock Close · Selworthy Close · South Western Crescent · Powell Road · Salterns Road · Whitefield Road
All the streets in BH14 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.