Plantation Close Herston, Dorset
6 addresses across 1 postcode (BH19), about 30 m long. USRN 30805237.
- Sales: 6 recorded sales since 1995; in 2020 the median was £406,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 2 homes have an energy certificate (C: 1, D: 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 Dorset costs £2,765 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Poole, about 12.6 km (7.8 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Durlston Country Park, is about 520 m (0.3 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 4.9 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.3 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 46 to 49 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 Swanage Medical Practice, about 810 m (0.5 miles) away.
- People: About 290 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 85% of households owned their home and 29% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 15 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | £406,000 | £406,000 | £406,000 |
| 2001 | 1 | £215,000 | £215,000 | £215,000 |
| 2000 | 1 | £139,500 | £139,500 | £139,500 |
| 1997 | 1 | £110,000 | £110,000 | £110,000 |
| 1995 | 2 | £77,750 | £77,500 | £78,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Jan 2020 | 3 BH19 2TD | Detached | £406,000 | |
| 10 Dec 2001 | 4 BH19 2TD | Detached | £215,000 | |
| 11 Dec 2000 | 1 BH19 2TD | Detached | £139,500 | |
| 30 May 1997 | 3 BH19 2TD | Detached | £110,000 | |
| 3 Apr 1995 | 2 BH19 2TD | Detached | £78,000 | New build. |
| 27 Jan 1995 | 1 BH19 2TD | Detached | £77,500 | New build. |
Energy performance certificates
2 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 117 m². Most common: House, detached (1); Bungalow, detached (1). Built: 1991-1995 (2). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (2).
Each home's certificates and sales (2 addresses)
Council tax
What each band costs in Dorset in 2026-27: Band D £2,765 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,843 | £2,151 | £2,458 | £2,765 | £3,379 | £3,994 | £4,608 | £5,530 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band C (39% of about 720 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)
- Former Police Station Premises: up to 7 homes, permissioned (410 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 31 October 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 6 addresses are between 46 m and 49 m above sea level (47 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BH19 2TD | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Poole 965,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 12.6 km (7.8 miles) |
| Parkstone (Dorset) 229,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 13.1 km (8.1 miles) | |
| Hamworthy 145,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 13.7 km (8.5 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 3 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 11 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Howard Road Swanage | 310 m |
| Bus or coach station | Coach Park Swanage | 690 m (0.4 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Shell Bay Ferry Terminal Studland | 8.3 km (5.2 miles) |
| Car parks | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Main Beach Car Park | 760 m (0.5 miles) |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Be.EV Charging Station | 1.5 km (1 mile) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Bournemouth Airport BOH | 21.5 km (13 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | Bristol Airport BRS | 101 km (63 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Swanage Medical Practice | 810 m (0.5 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 3 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Well | 890 m (0.6 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest 118 Kings Road West Dental Practice | 450 m (0.3 miles) |
| Hospital | Swanage Community Hospital | 640 m (0.4 miles) |
| Police station | Dorset Police | 12.9 km (8 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest *Deposit & Withdrawal* The Cooperative Food Swanage Cashzone | 660 m (0.4 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Durlston Country Park 110 ha | 520 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2,100 m² | 620 m (0.4 miles) |
| Playing field | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest King George's Field 4.9 ha | 570 m (0.4 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 3.4 ha | 840 m (0.5 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 110 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Newton Manor, a listed building (Grade II*), 450 m (0.3 miles) north. 118 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Newton Manor | Listed building, Grade II* | 450 m (0.3 miles) north |
| The old prison and pump | Scheduled monument | 810 m (0.5 miles) east |
| Durlston Castle Historic Landscape | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) south-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Old Mill Pond | Lake or reservoir | 520 m (0.3 miles) north-east |
| Northbrook Copse | Wood | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) north |
| Durlston Bay | Bay | 1.7 km (1 mile) east |
| Giant's Grave Bottom | Valley | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) north |
| Purbeck Hills | Hills | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) north |
| Ballard Point | Wetland | 3.8 km (2.4 miles) north-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 4.9 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.3 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 8.4 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| Under 55 | 6 | 6 |
None of the street's 6 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic or railways.
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 Dorset: see them on the Dorset page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swanage Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 570 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Nov 2019, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| The Swanage School | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Swanage St Mark's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Swanage Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Jun 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swanage Bay View BH19 2QT | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 160 m | 5 Very good | 21 May 2025 |
| The View Bar BH19 2QT | Other catering premises | 160 m | 5 Very good | 17 Apr 2026 |
| Court Hill Wines BH19 1JB | Retailers - other | 370 m | 5 Very good | 24 Jul 2017 |
| Wok Chef BH19 2NF | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 380 m | 4 Good | 18 Sep 2025 |
| Royal British Legion BH19 2PA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 6 Nov 2025 |
| Sea House B&B BH19 1JJ | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 10 Jul 2017 |
| Woodlands Sheltered Accommodation BH19 1JJ | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 22 Apr 2026 |
| Heathcote Residential Care Home BH19 1JJ | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 14 Jan 2026 |
| Cumulus Outdoors BH19 2PX | School/college/university | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 28 Nov 2025 |
| Vernon Lodge B&B BH19 1HL | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 6 Feb 2019 |
| Buddies B&B BH19 1HJ | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 9 Oct 2017 |
| The Black Swan BH19 2NE | Pub/bar/nightclub | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 15 Jul 2026 |
| Swan Lodge B & B BH19 1HS | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 2 Jul 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 8 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Hillview Road (8); On or near Panorama Road (3); On or near Hoburne Road (2); On or near Mariners Drive (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 58 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 11% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 38% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 85% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 57% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 3% | 17% |
| Private rented | 12% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 44% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 6% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 43% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 18% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 61% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 3% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 4% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 18% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 49% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 14% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 29% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 17% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 8% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 5 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
- BH19 2TD: 6 addresses of 7 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Hillview Road · Hillview Road · Hoburne Road · Panorama Road · Hoburne Park · Quarry Close · Foxhill Close · Hill View Road · Mariners Drive · Panorama Road · Hillsea Road · South Road
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.