Mountbatten Road Poole
13 addresses across 3 postcodes (BH13,BH4), about 150 m long, classed as a minor road. USRN 30300484.
- Sales: 9 recorded sales since 1995; in 2024 the median was £1,355,000 across 2 sales.
- Energy: 5 homes have an energy certificate (C: 2, D: 3).
- 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 G; 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 1.8 km (1.1 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 150 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 7.4 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.7 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 39 to 40 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 13 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Westbourne Medical Centre, about 1.1 km (0.7 miles) away.
- People: About 720 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 72% of households owned their home and 46% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 37 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2 | £1,355,000 | £1,350,000 | £1,360,000 |
| 2016 | 1 | £995,000 | £995,000 | £995,000 |
| 2014 | 1 | £710,000 | £710,000 | £710,000 |
| 2007 | 2 | £674,000 | £673,000 | £675,000 |
| 2004 | 1 | £425,000 | £425,000 | £425,000 |
| 1997 | 1 | £250,000 | £250,000 | £250,000 |
| 1995 | 1 | £159,000 | £159,000 | £159,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Sep 2024 | 18 BH13 6JE | Detached | £1,360,000 | |
| 23 Aug 2024 | 10 BH13 6JE | Detached | £1,350,000 | |
| 15 Jan 2016 | 10 BH13 6JE | Detached | £995,000 | |
| 9 Oct 2014 | 14 BH13 6JE | Detached | £710,000 | |
| 7 Sep 2007 | 10 BH13 6JE | Detached | £673,000 | |
| 8 Aug 2007 | 12 BH13 6JE | Detached | £675,000 | |
| 11 Mar 2004 | 5 BH13 6JE | Detached | £425,000 | |
| 29 Jul 1997 | 18 BH13 6JE | Detached | £250,000 | |
| 19 May 1995 | 10 BH13 6JE | Detached | £159,000 |
Energy performance certificates
5 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 249 m². Most common: House, detached (5). Built: 1900-1929 (3); 1930-1949 (2). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (4).
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 G (27% of about 2,020 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: yes, The Avenue (council page). Extensions, demolition, some windows and doors, and work on trees need consent.
- 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)
- 42-44 Tower Road: up to 20 homes, not permissioned (480 m (0.3 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 13 addresses are between 39 m and 40 m above sea level (40 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BH13 6HZ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| BH13 6JE | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| BH4 8JW | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Branksome 280,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| Parkstone (Dorset) 229,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.2 km (2 miles) | |
| Bournemouth 2.7 million journeys in 2024–25 | 3.3 km (2 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 13 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 37 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Tower Road Branksome Park | 90 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bournemouth Station Lansdowne | 3.2 km (2 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Sandbanks Ferry Terminal | 4.5 km (2.8 miles) |
| Car parks | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Alum Chine Car Park | 630 m (0.4 miles) |
| EV charging points | 16 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Be.EV Charging Station | 470 m (0.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Bournemouth Airport BOH | 8.8 km (5.5 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | Bristol Airport BRS | 93.6 km (58 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Westbourne Medical Centre | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 7 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Vantage Pharmacy | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Westbourne Dental Practice | 900 m (0.6 miles) |
| Hospital | Herbert Hospital | 390 m |
| Police station | Winton Police Station | 4.3 km (2.6 miles) |
| Cash machines | ATM | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 12 ha | 150 m |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,320 m² | 660 m (0.4 miles) |
| Playing field | Unnamed 4.5 ha | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) |
| Allotments | Blake Dean Allotments 2,690 m² | 2.8 km (1.8 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 4 parks and gardens, 25 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of St Ambrose, a listed building (Grade II*), 590 m (0.4 miles) north-east. 10 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 Ambrose | Listed building, Grade II* | 590 m (0.4 miles) north-east |
| Upper, Central and Lower Pleasure Gardens, and Coy Pond Gardens | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.6 km (1 mile) north-east |
| Compton Acres | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 1.7 km (1 mile) south-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Branksome Dene Chine | Valley | 330 m south |
| Branksome Chine | Beach | 940 m (0.6 miles) south |
| Branksome Park Wood | Wood | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) north-west |
| Coy Pond | Lake or reservoir | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) north |
| Blake Hill | Hill | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) west |
| Blue Lagoon | Wetland | 3.2 km (2 miles) west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 7.4 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.7 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 8.5 | 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 | 12 | 13 | 13 |
1 of the street's 13 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Michael's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No overall grade (Oct 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chalgrove BH13 6JF | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 110 m | 5 Very good | 24 Feb 2025 |
| Aranlaw House Care Home BH13 6HZ | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 240 m | 5 Very good | 11 May 2026 |
| Grovefield Manor Guest House BH13 6JS | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 250 m | 5 Very good | 28 Aug 2025 |
| Branksome Dene Kiosk BH13 6JP | Mobile caterer | 260 m | 5 Very good | 13 Jun 2025 |
| Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution BH4 8HU | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 280 m | 5 Very good | 3 Nov 2025 |
| Caterplus @ Zetland Court BH4 8HU | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 280 m | 5 Very good | 13 Jul 2026 |
| Kings House BH4 8JQ | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 290 m | 5 Very good | 19 Mar 2026 |
| Lyndale Residential Care Home BH4 8HX | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 300 m | 5 Very good | 26 Nov 2019 |
| Annabel's Nursery BH4 8HD | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 320 m | 5 Very good | 10 Jul 2025 |
| Inn In The Park BH13 6JS | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 330 m | 5 Very good | 28 Jul 2023 |
| Blue Penguin BH4 8JF | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 340 m | 5 Very good | 25 Nov 2025 |
| Pebble Lodge BH4 8EP | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 22 Jan 2025 |
| Alum Dene Hotel BH4 8JF | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 8 Jan 2019 |
| Riviera Hotel BH4 8JF | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 20 Nov 2025 |
| Long Close Retirement Home BH13 6DQ | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 22 Oct 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 15 |
| Vehicle crime | 6 |
| Burglary | 5 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Beaulieu Road (13); On or near Westminster Road East (8); On or near Haydon Road (5); On or near Mountbatten Road (4); On or near Branksome Dene Road (3).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 52 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 12% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 30% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 72% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 41% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 2% | 17% |
| Private rented | 25% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 49% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 6% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 35% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 49% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 37% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 4% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 7% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 77% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 13% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 46% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 15% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 97% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 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
- BH13 6JE: 10 addresses
- BH13 6HZ: 2 addresses of 32 in the postcode
- BH4 8JW: 1 address of 47 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Westminster Road East · Mountbatten Road · Branksome Dene Road · Branksome Dene Road · Cassel Avenue · Pinewood Road · Cassel Avenue · Tower Road · Haydon Road · Alumdale Road · Beaulieu Road · Rosemount Road
All the streets in BH13, BH4 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.