Northmere Drive Poole
68 addresses across 4 postcodes (BH12), about 250 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 30300512.
- Sales: 70 recorded sales since 1995; in 2026 the median was £270,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 46 homes have an energy certificate (B: 5, C: 27, D: 12, E: 2).
- Flood: 14 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 Branksome, about 1.2 km (0.8 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 8.3 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.1 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 36 to 46 m above sea level.
- Noise: 16 of its 68 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Talbot Medical Centre, about 1.4 km (0.9 miles) away.
- People: About 660 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 71% of households owned their home and 28% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 189 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often shoplifting.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | £270,000 | £270,000 | £270,000 |
| 2025 | 4 | £256,500 | £212,000 | £275,000 |
| 2024 | 1 | £270,000 | £270,000 | £270,000 |
| 2023 | 2 | £288,000 | £275,000 | £301,000 |
| 2022 | 3 | £220,000 | £205,000 | £260,000 |
| 2021 | 2 | £252,500 | £243,000 | £262,000 |
| 2020 | 1 | £170,000 | £170,000 | £170,000 |
| 2019 | 4 | £197,500 | £180,000 | £238,000 |
| 2018 | 2 | £205,000 | £192,000 | £218,000 |
| 2017 | 1 | £219,000 | £219,000 | £219,000 |
| 2016 | 4 | £207,250 | £160,000 | £217,500 |
| 2015 | 3 | £190,000 | £153,000 | £214,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Apr 2026 | 14 BH12 4DU | Terraced | £270,000 | |
| 18 Dec 2025 | 2A BH12 4DU | Semi-detached | £212,000 | |
| 11 Sep 2025 | 48 BH12 4DW | Terraced | £195,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 15 May 2025 | 62 BH12 4DW | Terraced | £255,000 | |
| 11 Apr 2025 | 22 BH12 4DU | Terraced | £275,000 | |
| 20 Jan 2025 | 28 BH12 4DU | Terraced | £258,000 | |
| 8 Apr 2024 | 6 BH12 4DU | Terraced | £270,000 | |
| 15 Dec 2023 | 72 BH12 4DW | Terraced | £275,000 | |
| 29 Mar 2023 | 8 BH12 4DU | Terraced | £301,000 | |
| 14 Oct 2022 | 28B BH12 4DU | Terraced | £220,000 | |
| 29 Apr 2022 | 8A BH12 4DU | Terraced | £205,000 | |
| 18 Feb 2022 | 40 BH12 4DW | Terraced | £260,000 | |
| 20 Sep 2021 | 14 BH12 4DU | Terraced | £262,000 | |
| 17 Sep 2021 | 50 BH12 4DW | Terraced | £243,000 | |
| 13 Mar 2020 | 22A BH12 4DU | Terraced | £170,000 | |
| 23 Oct 2019 | 14A BH12 4DU | Terraced | £180,000 | |
| 13 Sep 2019 | 6A BH12 4DU | Terraced | £180,000 | |
| 23 Aug 2019 | 14 BH12 4DU | Terraced | £238,000 | |
| 26 Jul 2019 | 22 BH12 4DU | Terraced | £215,000 | |
| 16 Nov 2018 | 14A BH12 4DU | Terraced | £250,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 5 Oct 2018 | 6 BH12 4DU | Terraced | £245,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 5 Sep 2018 | 50 BH12 4DW | Terraced | £218,000 | |
| 30 Apr 2018 | 2A BH12 4DU | Semi-detached | £192,000 | |
| 27 Jul 2017 | 68 BH12 4DW | Terraced | £219,000 | |
| 7 Oct 2016 | 28A BH12 4DU | Terraced | £203,000 | |
| 30 Sep 2016 | 28 BH12 4DU | Terraced | £211,500 | |
| 9 Sep 2016 | 28B BH12 4DU | Terraced | £160,000 | |
| 23 Mar 2016 | 72 BH12 4DW | Terraced | £217,500 | |
| 29 Sep 2015 | 10 BH12 4DU | Terraced | £214,000 | |
| 29 Jul 2015 | 24 BH12 4DU | Terraced | £190,000 | |
| 10 Apr 2015 | 64 BH12 4DW | Terraced | £153,000 | |
| 15 Aug 2014 | 68 BH12 4DW | Terraced | £185,000 | |
| 6 Aug 2014 | 24 BH12 4DU | Terraced | £185,000 | |
| 14 Mar 2014 | 24A BH12 4DU | Terraced | £135,000 | New build. |
| 23 Mar 2012 | 2 BH12 4DU | Terraced | £155,000 | |
| 13 Feb 2012 | 28 BH12 4DU | Semi-detached | £205,000 | |
| 16 Dec 2011 | 26 BH12 4DU | Semi-detached | £162,000 | |
| 4 Nov 2011 | 56 BH12 4DW | Terraced | £151,500 | |
| 9 Sep 2011 | 2A BH12 4DU | Semi-detached | £127,000 | |
| 16 May 2011 | 54 BH12 4DW | Terraced | £149,950 | |
| 15 Oct 2010 | 24 BH12 4DU | Terraced | £165,000 | |
| 31 Aug 2010 | 2 BH12 4DU | Terraced | £180,000 | |
| 17 Jul 2009 | 54 BH12 4DW | Terraced | £142,000 | |
| 9 Jul 2008 | 56 BH12 4DW | Terraced | £168,000 | |
| 22 Jun 2007 | 62 BH12 4DW | Terraced | £177,000 | |
| 22 Feb 2007 | 14A BH12 4DU | Terraced | £199,000 | |
| 24 Nov 2006 | 47 BH12 4DW | Terraced | £156,500 | |
| 25 Aug 2006 | 48 BH12 4DW | Terraced | £158,000 | |
| 21 Jul 2006 | 72 BH12 4DW | Semi-detached | £165,000 | |
| 12 May 2006 | 76 BH12 4DW | Terraced | £135,000 |
Energy performance certificates
46 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 79 m². Most common: House, mid-terrace (31); House, end-terrace (9); House, semi-detached (5). Built: 1967-1975 (32); 1976-1982 (5); 2019 (3). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (16); rented (social) (15); rented (private) (4).
Each home's certificates and sales (23 addresses)
- 2, Northmere Drive
- 4, Northmere Drive
- 6, Northmere Drive
- 6a Northmere Drive
- 8a, Northmere Drive
- 10, Northmere Drive
- 12, Northmere Drive
- 14, Northmere Drive
- 14a Northmere Drive
- 22, Northmere Drive
- 22a, Northmere Drive
- 24 Northmere Drive
- 24a Northmere Drive
- 26, Northmere Drive
- 28, Northmere Drive
- 28a Northmere Drive
- 28b Northmere Drive
- 46, Northmere Drive
- 49, Northmere Drive
- 50, Northmere Drive
- 56, Northmere Drive
- 68, Northmere Drive
- 72, Northmere Drive
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 C (42% of about 1,580 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)
- Land to rear of 26-32 Wharfdale Road, Poole, BH12 2ED: up to 6 homes, permissioned (780 m (0.5 miles))
- Parrs: up to 32 homes, permissioned (1 km (0.6 miles))
Roadworks
Finished in the last three months
- 16 September 2026 to 17 September 2026: BT, New service connection, no carriageway incursion, on the carriageway (minor works)
- 15 September 2026: BT, New service connection, no carriageway incursion, on the footway (minor works)
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 11 addresses are in areas at high risk, 3 at medium risk and 8 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: of the 38 homes the Environment Agency counts, 0 are in areas at high risk, 0 medium, 8 low and 0 very low.
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: at least one postcode centre is in flood zone 2. Zone 2 is between 0.1% and 1% a year from rivers (0.1% and 0.5% from the sea), ignoring defences.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| BH12 4DW | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| BH12 4DU | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| BH12 4BD | zone 2 | 10 / 3 / 8 | unlikely |
| BH12 4DY | not in 2 or 3 | 1 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 68 addresses are between 36 m and 46 m above sea level (43 m on average); the ground rises about 10 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BH12 4BD | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| BH12 4DU | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| BH12 4DW | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| BH12 4DY | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Branksome 280,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
| Parkstone (Dorset) 229,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) | |
| Bournemouth 2.7 million journeys in 2024–25 | 4.1 km (2.6 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 17 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 44 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Aspen Road Rossmore | 120 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bournemouth University Talbot Heath | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Ferry terminal | Poole Quay Ferry Landing | 5.4 km (3.4 miles) |
| Car parks | Penn Hill Surface Car Park | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) |
| EV charging points | 7 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest InstaVolt Charging Station | 280 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Bournemouth Airport BOH | 7.4 km (4.6 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | Bristol Airport BRS | 90.8 km (56 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Talbot Medical Centre | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 5 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Boots | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Alder Road Dental Practice | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Hospital | Ssd Alderney Community Hospital | 2 km (1.2 miles) |
| Police station | Winton Police Station | 3.2 km (2 miles) |
| Cash machines | Tesco Bank ATM | 900 m (0.6 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,240 m² | 130 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Unnamed 36 ha | 630 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,410 m² | 150 m |
| Playing field | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 7,290 m² | 420 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Alder Farm Allotments 1.5 ha | 70 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 4 parks and gardens, 41 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Fern Barrow: a bowl barrow on Talbot Heath, a scheduled monument, 1.4 km (0.9 miles) south-east.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Fern Barrow: a bowl barrow on Talbot Heath | Scheduled monument | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) south-east |
| Upper, Central and Lower Pleasure Gardens, and Coy Pond Gardens | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) south-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Bourne Bottom | Valley | 650 m (0.4 miles) north |
| Coy Pond | Lake or reservoir | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) south-east |
| Branksome Park Wood | Wood | 2 km (1.3 miles) south |
| Constitution Hill | Hill | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) west |
| Branksome Dene Chine | Beach | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) south |
| Blue Lagoon | Wetland | 3.9 km (2.4 miles) south-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 8.3 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.1 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 65 to 69 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 60 to 64 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 14 | 0 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 52 | 68 | 68 |
16 of the street's 68 addresses are 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 Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Poole Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 280 m | Good (Oct 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Bishop Aldhelm's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 850 m (0.5 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 |
| Heatherlands Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 890 m (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Talbot Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1 km (0.6 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: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| St Aldhelm's Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Manorside Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 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 |
| St Mark's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | Good (Oct 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Livingstone Road Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.7 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 |
| Livingstone Road Infant School | Primary | 2–7 | 1.8 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 |
| Courthill Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Jan 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little People Pre-school BH12 4DY | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 110 m | Exempt | |
| One Stop BH12 4HG | Retailers - other | 140 m | 5 Very good | 7 Nov 2018 |
| Ken's Kitchen BH12 4HG | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 150 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Browns Fish and Chips BH12 4AN | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 200 m | 5 Very good | 21 Jul 2023 |
| Sonnys BH12 4AN | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 200 m | 5 Very good | 9 Aug 2023 |
| Londis BH12 4AN | Retailers - other | 210 m | 5 Very good | 13 Sep 2022 |
| Lollipops Preschool | School/college/university | 220 m | 5 Very good | 31 Jan 2025 |
| McDonalds BH12 4AX | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 230 m | 5 Very good | 8 Mar 2024 |
| Spar BH12 4AX | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 230 m | 5 Very good | 10 Apr 2025 |
| Alder Road Off Licence BH12 4AA | Retailers - other | 230 m | Exempt | |
| Wilde Fillings BH12 4AA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 270 m | 5 Very good | 26 Mar 2025 |
| Pizza Go Go BH12 4AA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 270 m | 5 Very good | 16 Oct 2026 |
| Hon's Kitchen BH12 4AA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 270 m | 2 Improvement necessary | 3 Jun 2026 |
| St Josephs R C Combined School BH12 4EA | School/college/university | 330 m | 5 Very good | 28 Feb 2025 |
| Lunch'd Limited BH12 4BQ | Other catering premises | 360 m | 5 Very good | 18 Nov 2024 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 94 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 41 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 30 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 8 |
| Vehicle crime | 6 |
| Other theft | 4 |
| Public order | 3 |
| Bicycle theft | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Cashmoor Close (136); On or near Arne Crescent (11); On or near Pine Avenue (10); On or near Alder Crescent (9); On or near Morrison Avenue (8).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 19% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 16% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 71% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 33% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 10% | 17% |
| Private rented | 19% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 60% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 5% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 20% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 4% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 25% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 61% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 3% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 9% | 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) | 28% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 16% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 89% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 2% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhoods around this street are all 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
- Food hygiene ratings Pizza Go Go (takeaway/sandwich shop, BH12 4AA) now 5 Very good, was 3 Generally satisfactory (rated 16 October 2026) found 3 November 2026
- Energy certificates New energy certificate: band D, house, end-terrace (lodged 22 October 2026) found 2 November 2026
Postcodes on this street
- BH12 4DW: 43 addresses of 44 in the postcode
- BH12 4DU: 23 addresses
- BH12 4BD: 1 address of 41 in the postcode
- BH12 4DY: 1 address of 22 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Heather View Road · Aspen Road · Northmere Road · Pine Avenue · Rowe Gardens · Cashmoor Close · Morrison Avenue · Alder Crescent · Shillingstone Gardens · Arne Avenue · Aspen Way · Alder Heights
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.