Norrish Road Poole
21 addresses across 2 postcodes (BH12), about 110 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 30302611.
- Sales: 29 recorded sales since 1995; in 2023 the median was £341,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 11 homes have an energy certificate (B: 1, C: 7, D: 2, E: 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 C; Band D in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole costs £2,436 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 75% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Parkstone (Dorset), about 1.1 km (0.7 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Alexandra Park, is about 370 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 8.7 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.1 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 57 to 59 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 21 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Shore Medical, about 370 m away, with 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 320 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 61% of households owned their home and 28% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 156 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | £341,000 | £341,000 | £341,000 |
| 2020 | 3 | £135,000 | £110,000 | £152,500 |
| 2014 | 3 | £214,950 | £208,500 | £219,000 |
| 2013 | 1 | £220,000 | £220,000 | £220,000 |
| 2012 | 1 | £167,500 | £167,500 | £167,500 |
| 2009 | 1 | £170,000 | £170,000 | £170,000 |
| 2007 | 2 | £206,000 | £197,000 | £215,000 |
| 2006 | 2 | £190,000 | £185,000 | £195,000 |
| 2005 | 2 | £216,000 | £182,000 | £250,000 |
| 2004 | 2 | £162,000 | £153,000 | £171,000 |
| 2002 | 1 | £134,000 | £134,000 | £134,000 |
| 2001 | 3 | £113,150 | £92,500 | £120,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 May 2025 | 2 BH12 2PA | Other | £46,500 | Leasehold. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 18 Aug 2023 | 10 BH12 2PA | Semi-detached | £341,000 | |
| 23 Oct 2020 | FLAT 1, 2 BH12 2PA | Flat or maisonette | £160,000 | Leasehold. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 28 Jul 2020 | FLAT 3, 2 BH12 2PA | Flat or maisonette | £135,000 | Leasehold. |
| 24 Jul 2020 | FLAT 2, 2 BH12 2PA | Flat or maisonette | £110,000 | Leasehold. |
| 17 Mar 2020 | FLAT 4, 2 BH12 2PA | Flat or maisonette | £152,500 | Leasehold. |
| 13 Oct 2016 | 2 BH12 2PA | Other | £107,500 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 1 Dec 2014 | 14 BH12 2PA | Terraced | £219,000 | |
| 8 Aug 2014 | 1 BH12 2PA | Semi-detached | £208,500 | |
| 15 Jul 2014 | 10 BH12 2PA | Semi-detached | £214,950 | |
| 2 Aug 2013 | 8 BH12 2PA | Detached | £220,000 | |
| 1 Oct 2012 | 14 BH12 2PA | Terraced | £167,500 | |
| 30 Oct 2009 | 14 BH12 2PA | Terraced | £170,000 | |
| 3 Sep 2007 | 12 BH12 2PA | Terraced | £215,000 | |
| 18 May 2007 | 4 BH12 2PA | Detached | £197,000 | |
| 19 Sep 2006 | 10 BH12 2PA | Semi-detached | £195,000 | |
| 10 Aug 2006 | 10A BH12 2PA | Terraced | £185,000 | |
| 14 Dec 2005 | 10 BH12 2PA | Semi-detached | £250,000 | |
| 10 Jun 2005 | 10 BH12 2PA | Semi-detached | £182,000 | |
| 25 Mar 2004 | 16 BH12 2PA | Detached | £171,000 | |
| 9 Feb 2004 | 4 BH12 2PA | Detached | £153,000 | |
| 9 Aug 2002 | 10 BH12 2PA | Semi-detached | £134,000 | |
| 17 Dec 2001 | 5 BH12 2PA | Semi-detached | £113,150 | |
| 1 Nov 2001 | 6 BH12 2PA | Detached | £120,000 | |
| 5 Jan 2001 | 12 BH12 2PA | Terraced | £92,500 | |
| 29 Sep 2000 | 10 BH12 2PA | Semi-detached | £97,500 | |
| 6 Aug 1999 | 1 BH12 2PA | Semi-detached | £85,000 | |
| 24 Jun 1997 | 10 BH12 2PA | Semi-detached | £60,000 | |
| 29 Nov 1996 | 1 BH12 2PA | Semi-detached | £52,000 |
Energy performance certificates
11 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 79 m². Most common: Flat (3); House, semi-detached (3); House, end-terrace (2). Built: 2019 (4); 1930-1949 (2); 1900-1929 (2). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (4); rented (social) (2); rented (private) (1).
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 (64% of about 550 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)
- Rear of 382 Ashley Road, Poole, BH14 9DQ: up to 8 homes, permissioned (80 m)
- 370-372 Ashley Road, Poole, BH14 9DQ: up to 5 homes, permissioned (100 m)
- Albert Road Car Park: up to 20 homes, not permissioned (160 m)
- Land r/o 394-408 Ashley Road, Poole, BH14 0AA: up to 16 homes, permissioned (210 m)
- Land rear of 394-408 Ashley Road Newtown & Heatherlands BH14 0AA: up to 16 homes, permissioned (210 m)
- 191 Ashley Road, Poole, BH14 9DL: up to 6 homes, permissioned (320 m)
- 189 Ashley Road, Poole, BH14 9DL: up to 6 homes, permissioned (330 m)
- Mansfield Road Water Tower, Mansfield Road, Poole , BH14 0DJ: up to 17 homes, permissioned (390 m)
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, 0 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 on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| BH12 2PA | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 4 | unlikely |
| BH12 2LS | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 21 addresses are between 57 m and 59 m above sea level (58 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BH12 2LS | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| BH12 2PA | 100% | 75% | 75% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Parkstone (Dorset) 229,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Branksome 280,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | |
| Poole 965,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 10 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 29 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Jubilee Road Parkstone | 160 m |
| Bus or coach station | Seldown Coach Station Poole | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Poole Quay Ferry Landing | 3.9 km (2.4 miles) |
| Car parks | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Parking space on Bournemouth Road, BH14 | 580 m (0.4 miles) |
| EV charging points | 6 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Be.EV Charging Station | 70 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Bournemouth Airport BOH | 8.9 km (5.5 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | Bristol Airport BRS | 90.8 km (56 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Shore Medical | 370 m |
| Pharmacies | 7 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Shore Pharmacy | 370 m |
| NHS dentists | 7 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Madeira Dental Centre | 290 m |
| Hospital | Ssd Alderney Community Hospital | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) |
| Police station | Dorset Police | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest *Deposit & Withdrawal* Central Convenience Stores - Poole Cashzone | 490 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Alexandra Park 2.7 ha | 370 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Turners Nursery 2.7 ha | 540 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3,620 m² | 470 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 8.8 ha | 670 m (0.4 miles) |
| Allotments | Alder Farm Allotments 1.5 ha | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 5.5 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is St Dunstan of Canterbury Orthodox Church, a listed building (Grade II*), 620 m (0.4 miles) south. 3 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| St Dunstan of Canterbury Orthodox Church | Listed building, Grade II* | 620 m (0.4 miles) south |
| Poole Cemetery | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) west |
| Poole Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) south-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Constitution Hill | Hill | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) west |
| Branksome Park Wood | Wood | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) south-east |
| Bourne Bottom | Valley | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) north-east |
| Coy Pond | Lake or reservoir | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) east |
| Blue Lagoon | Wetland | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) south |
| Parkstone Bay | Bay | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) south-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 8.7 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.1 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 9.2 | 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 | 20 | 21 | 21 |
1 of the street's 21 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Courthill Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | 520 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Jan 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Livingstone Road Infant School | Primary | 2–7 | 660 m (0.4 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 |
| Livingstone Road Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 730 m (0.5 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 |
| Heatherlands Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 760 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Poole Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Oct 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Baden-Powell and St Peter's Church of England Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Aldhelm's Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| The Bournemouth and Poole College | 16 plus | 16–99 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
| Ocean Academy Poole | Primary | 7–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Edward's Roman Catholic/Church of England School, Poole Church of England/Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
| Manorside Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 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 |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland BH14 9DQ | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 100 m | 5 Very good | 24 Nov 2019 |
| Card factory BH14 9DQ | Retailers - other | 110 m | Exempt | |
| The Churchill BH14 9DQ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 120 m | 5 Very good | 20 Aug 2024 |
| Pizza Hut BH14 9DQ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 120 m | 5 Very good | 1 Dec 2025 |
| St Johns Preschool Nursery BH14 9DQ | Other catering premises | 120 m | 5 Very good | 8 Oct 2019 |
| Ashley Road Friendship Club BH14 9DQ | Other catering premises | 120 m | 5 Very good | 26 Nov 2025 |
| Makkah Foods BH14 9DF | Retailers - other | 130 m | 5 Very good | 22 May 2026 |
| Dorset Cheese & Charcuterie BH14 9DQ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 130 m | 5 Very good | 9 Jun 2025 |
| Dorset Dinners BH14 9DQ | Other catering premises | 130 m | 5 Very good | 9 Jun 2025 |
| The Deli @ Makkah BH14 9DF | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 130 m | 5 Very good | 22 May 2026 |
| Crusty Bread Artisan Bakery BH14 9DZ | Other catering premises | 160 m | 4 Good | 22 Jun 2026 |
| Boheme BH14 9DZ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 160 m | 5 Very good | 6 May 2022 |
| MixHub Express BH14 9DF | Retailers - other | 160 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Branksome and Upper Parkstone Conservative Club BH14 9DS | Pub/bar/nightclub | 170 m | Exempt | |
| Longs BH14 9DF | Retailers - other | 180 m | 5 Very good | 29 Nov 2019 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 52 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 29 |
| Shoplifting | 28 |
| Vehicle crime | 12 |
| Other theft | 10 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 8 |
| Public order | 7 |
| Robbery | 5 |
| Bicycle theft | 3 |
| Drugs | 2 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Supermarket (37); On or near Ashley Road (28); On or near Chubbs Mews (27); On or near Carlton Grove (23); On or near Salisbury Road (8).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 19% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 15% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 61% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 26% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 15% | 17% |
| Private rented | 23% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 68% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 5% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 16% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 4% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 28% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 50% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 9% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 12% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 90% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 4% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 28% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 18% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 8% | 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 6 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
Churchill Gardens · Jubilee Crescent · Chubbs Mews · Buckland Terrace · The Drive · Jubilee Road · Buckland Road · Cromwell Road · Gladstone Road · Cheltenham Road · Spring Gardens · Carlton Grove
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.