Ross Glades Bournemouth
1 address across 1 postcode (BH3), about 60 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 3751876.
- 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 Bournemouth, about 1.6 km (1 mile) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 360 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 8.5 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.9 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 41 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 The Banks & Bearwood Medical Centre, about 660 m (0.4 miles) away, with 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 310 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 91% of households owned their home and 54% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 12 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often anti-social behaviour.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
No certificates found for addresses on this street.
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 G (30% of about 820 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: yes, Meyrick Park/Talbot Woods (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)
- 74 Portchester Road: up to 5 homes, permissioned (920 m (0.6 miles))
- 101 Talbot Road: up to 6 homes, permissioned (930 m (0.6 miles))
- 1 Alington Road: up to 6 homes, permissioned (940 m (0.6 miles))
- 6-8 Cardigan Road: up to 16 homes, permissioned (1 km (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 is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's address is about 41 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BH3 7DE | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Bournemouth 2.7 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Branksome 280,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) | |
| Pokesdown 377,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.2 km (2.6 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 1 stop within 400 m (0.2 miles), 23 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest East Avenue Roundabout Meyrick Park | 380 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bournemouth University Talbot Heath | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Tuckton Tea Gardens Ferry Landing | 6.6 km (4.1 miles) |
| Car parks | Cranmer Road Car Park | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| EV charging points | 13 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Osprey Charging Station | 760 m (0.5 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Bournemouth Airport BOH | 6.1 km (3.8 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | Bristol Airport BRS | 92.8 km (58 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest The Banks & Bearwood Medical Centre | 660 m (0.4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 7 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Winton Pharmacy | 790 m (0.5 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 13 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Knibbs & Doman Dental Practice (81) | 520 m (0.3 miles) |
| Hospital | Bournemouth Nuffield Hospital | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Police station | Winton Police Station | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Cash machines | Cashpoint® 321-323 Wimborne Road Lloyds Bank | 820 m (0.5 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 5.2 ha | 360 m |
| Play area | Unnamed 2,380 m² | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 4.5 ha | 400 m (0.2 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 8,080 m² | 2 km (1.3 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 5.2 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Wimborne Road Cemetery, Bournemouth, a registered park or garden (Grade II), 750 m (0.5 miles) east. 10 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Wimborne Road Cemetery, Bournemouth | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 750 m (0.5 miles) east |
| Upper, Central and Lower Pleasure Gardens, and Coy Pond Gardens | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) south |
| Fern Barrow: a bowl barrow on Talbot Heath | Scheduled monument | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Meyrick Park | Wood | 420 m (0.3 miles) south |
| Horseshoe Common | Wood | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) south-east |
| Coy Pond | Lake or reservoir | 1.6 km (1 mile) west |
| West Cliff | Cliff or slope | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) south |
| Bournemouth Pier East | Beach | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) south-east |
| Berry Hill | Hill | 4.3 km (2.7 miles) north-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 8.5 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.9 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 9.0 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 55 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
None of the street's 1 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, railways or aircraft.
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 Luke's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) | Requires improvement (Jun 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Winton Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| Livingstone Academy Bournemouth | All-through | 4–19 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Good (Apr 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Glenmoor Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| Malmesbury Park Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | 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 |
| St Michael's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | 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 |
| St Mark's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Oct 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Moordown St John's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
| Bishop Aldhelm's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 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 |
| Talbot Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 2 km (1.2 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 |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blenheim Care Home BH3 7AZ | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 180 m | 5 Very good | 26 Aug 2026 |
| St Bridget's Care Centre BH3 7BY | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 280 m | 5 Very good | 21 May 2026 |
| Adamscourt Residential Care Home BH3 7HP | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 350 m | 5 Very good | 8 Oct 2025 |
| Talbot Woods Lodge BH3 7AR | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 360 m | 5 Very good | 25 Sep 2025 |
| Bournemouth Day Nursery Talbot Woods BH3 7AS | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 360 m | 5 Very good | 14 Feb 2025 |
| Acorn Luxury Care BH3 7AS | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 360 m | 5 Very good | 15 Jan 2026 |
| Meyrick Lodge BH3 7AG | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 6 Sep 2018 |
| Developing Lives Services (2000) Ltd BH3 7AG | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 4 Mar 2020 |
| The West Hants Club BH3 7EF | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 500 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 13 Nov 2024 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Vehicle crime | 3 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Robbery | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Dunbar Road (11); On or near Ross Glades (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 55 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 12% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 31% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 91% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 53% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | under 1% | 17% |
| Private rented | 8% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 55% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 3% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 31% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | under 1% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 49% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 43% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 5% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 81% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 10% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 54% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 6% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 3% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 96% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 8 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
- BH3 7DE: 1 address of 14 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Kinross Road · Dunbar Road · Alyth Road · Nairn Road · Berwick Road · Meyrick Park Crescent · Dunkeld Road · Little Forest Road
All the streets in BH3 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.