Queen's Park Road Bournemouth
36 addresses across 3 postcodes (BH8), about 130 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 3749251.
- Energy: 18 homes have an energy certificate (C: 3, D: 7, E: 8).
- 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 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Bournemouth, about 1.4 km (0.9 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 320 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 8.7 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.9 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 36 to 38 m above sea level.
- Noise: 2 of its 36 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is St Albans Medical Centre, about 840 m (0.5 miles) away, with 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 670 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 51% of households owned their home and 36% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 107 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
18 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 65 m². Most common: Flat (15); House, detached (3). Built: 1900-1929 (9); 1930-1949 (7); before 1900 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (11); rented (private) (5); rented (social) (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 neighbourhood around this street: most are in band C (34% of about 700 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)
- 61 Richmond Park Road: up to 5 homes, permissioned (120 m)
- 318-324 Holdenhurst Road: up to 22 homes, permissioned (700 m (0.4 miles))
- 250-252 Charminster Road: up to 7 homes, permissioned (880 m (0.5 miles))
- 21-23 St Clement's Road: up to 6 homes, permissioned (910 m (0.6 miles))
- 217 Holdenhurst Road, Bournemouth, BH8 8DE: up to 5 homes, permissioned (940 m (0.6 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 on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 36 addresses are between 36 m and 38 m above sea level (37 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BH8 9BL | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| BH8 9BN | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| BH8 9BP | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Bournemouth 2.7 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Pokesdown 377,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | |
| Christchurch 484,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.7 km (2.9 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 4 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 23 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Gilbert Road Springbourne | 200 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Boscombe | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Tuckton Tea Gardens Ferry Landing | 4.4 km (2.7 miles) |
| Car parks | Sovereign Shopping Centre Car Park | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| EV charging points | 4 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Be.EV Charging Station | 940 m (0.6 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Bournemouth Airport BOH | 4.9 km (3 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | Bristol Airport BRS | 93.9 km (58 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest St Albans Medical Centre | 840 m (0.5 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 6 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Queens Park Pharmacy | 480 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 13 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Queens Park Dental Team | 100 m |
| Hospital | Boscombe Community Hospital | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Police station | Boscombe Police Box | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Cash machines | 3 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Holdenhurst Service Station | 440 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.2 ha | 320 m |
| Play area | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 860 m² | 160 m |
| Playing field | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.2 ha | 220 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 900 m² | 720 m (0.4 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 2.2 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Roman Catholic Church of the Annunciation, a listed building (Grade II*), 860 m (0.5 miles) west. 13 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade I and 3 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Roman Catholic Church of the Annunciation | Listed building, Grade II* | 860 m (0.5 miles) west |
| Church of St Alban | Listed building, Grade II* | 920 m (0.6 miles) west |
| Church of St Clement | Listed building, Grade I | 940 m (0.6 miles) south |
| House of Bethany | Listed building, Grade II* | 1 km (0.6 miles) south |
| Wimborne Road Cemetery, Bournemouth | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.6 km (1 mile) west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Honeycombe Chine | Valley | 2 km (1.2 miles) south-east |
| Boscombe Pier West | Beach | 2 km (1.2 miles) south |
| Boscombe Pier East | Beach | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) south-east |
| Horseshoe Common | Wood | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) south-west |
| Berry Hill | Hill | 3.2 km (2 miles) north |
| Coy Pond | Lake or reservoir | 3.9 km (2.4 miles) west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 8.7 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.9 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 8.9 | 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 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 34 | 36 | 36 |
2 of the street's 36 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| King's Park Academy | Primary | 4–11 | 920 m (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Clement's and St John's Church of England Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | 920 m (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Malmesbury Park Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 950 m (0.6 miles) | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Needs attention; Leadership and governance: Needs attention; Early years: Needs attention; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Bethany Church of England Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Needs attention; Personal development and wellbeing: Needs attention; Inclusion: Needs attention; Leadership and governance: Needs attention; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| The Bishop of Winchester Academy Church of England | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Feb 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Queen's Park Infant Academy | Primary | 4–7 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Queen's Park Academy | Primary | 7–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No overall grade (Jan 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good |
| Bournemouth School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Outstanding (Feb 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Bournemouth School for Girls | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.5 km (1 mile) | Outstanding (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Avonwood Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Outstanding (Apr 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St. Walburga's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | Good (Jan 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Avonbourne Girls Academy | Secondary | 11–19 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | No overall grade (Oct 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Woodpecker Cafe BH8 9BY | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 130 m | 5 Very good | 31 Jul 2024 |
| Avon Social Club BH8 8SE | Pub/bar/nightclub | 330 m | 5 Very good | 29 Jan 2019 |
| Park School BH8 9BJ | School/college/university | 390 m | 5 Very good | 7 Nov 2025 |
| The Terrace Cafe @ BH Live Queens Park Leisure Centre BH8 9BJ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 390 m | 5 Very good | 12 Feb 2019 |
| Queensmount Nursing Home BH8 9DA | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 5 Aug 2026 |
| The Corner Shop BH8 9AA | Retailers - other | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 14 Nov 2024 |
| Co-op BH8 8BN | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 1 Aug 2025 |
| Queens Park Pharmacy BH8 8BL | Retailers - other | 480 m (0.3 miles) | Exempt |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 45 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 17 |
| Vehicle crime | 12 |
| Drugs | 9 |
| Other theft | 8 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 |
| Burglary | 5 |
| Public order | 3 |
| Bicycle theft | 2 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Parking Area (22); On or near Oak Road (19); On or near Myrtle Road (15); On or near Queen'S Park Road (13); On or near Gilbert Road (9).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 15% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 12% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 51% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 22% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 3% | 17% |
| Private rented | 46% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 67% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 5% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 11% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 4% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 31% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 49% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 7% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 9% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 86% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 8% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 36% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 13% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 90% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 2% | 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
- BH8 9BP: 33 addresses
- BH8 9BL: 2 addresses of 27 in the postcode
- BH8 9BN: 1 address of 88 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Cromer Road · Queen's Park Gardens · Richmond Park Crescent · Stour Road · Egerton Road · Myrtle Road · St Ledger's Road · Oak Road · Gilbert Road · Bennett Road · Queen's Park South Drive · Bethia Road
All the streets in BH8 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.