Sandy Lane Bournemouth
5 addresses across 2 postcodes (BH6), about 100 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 3752951.
- Sales: 6 recorded sales since 1995; in 2021 the median was £317,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 3 homes have an energy certificate (D: 3).
- 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 A; 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 Pokesdown, about 510 m (0.3 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, King's Park, is about 390 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 8.4 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.9 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 21 to 25 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 5 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Beaufort Road Surgery, about 400 m (0.2 miles) away, with 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 300 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 70% of households owned their home and 38% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 111 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | £317,000 | £317,000 | £317,000 |
| 2006 | 1 | £189,950 | £189,950 | £189,950 |
| 2003 | 1 | £139,000 | £139,000 | £139,000 |
| 2002 | 1 | £144,500 | £144,500 | £144,500 |
| 1996 | 1 | £56,501 | £56,501 | £56,501 |
| 1995 | 1 | £60,000 | £60,000 | £60,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Jun 2021 | 1 BH6 5HL | Detached | £317,000 | |
| 15 Dec 2006 | 3 BH6 5HL | Semi-detached | £189,950 | |
| 23 Apr 2003 | 2 BH6 5HL | Semi-detached | £139,000 | |
| 30 Aug 2002 | 1 BH6 5HL | Detached | £144,500 | |
| 20 Dec 1996 | 2 BH6 5HL | Semi-detached | £56,501 | |
| 15 Dec 1995 | 1 BH6 5HL | Detached | £60,000 |
Energy performance certificates
3 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 99 m². Most common: House, detached (1); House, semi-detached (1); Bungalow, detached (1). Built: 1900-1929 (2); 1950-1966 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (2).
Each home's certificates and sales (3 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 A (26% of about 990 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)
- Gainsborough Court, Cromwell Road: up to 9 homes, permissioned (180 m)
- 1089-1091 Christchurch Road: up to 5 homes, permissioned (320 m)
- 30-32 Seabourne Road: up to 6 homes, permissioned (390 m)
- 46-48 Southbourne Grove: up to 10 homes, permissioned (560 m (0.3 miles))
- 65-67 Southbourne Grove: up to 10 homes, permissioned (620 m (0.4 miles))
- 55 Southwick Road and 11a Warnford Road: up to 23 homes, permissioned (630 m (0.4 miles))
- 4 Stourcliffe Avenue: up to 5 homes, permissioned (750 m (0.5 miles))
- 107 Southwick Road: up to 12 homes, permissioned (790 m (0.5 miles))
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
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 5 addresses are between 21 m and 25 m above sea level (22 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BH6 5HL | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| BH6 5HR | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Pokesdown 377,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 510 m (0.3 miles) |
| Christchurch 484,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) | |
| Bournemouth 2.7 million journeys in 2024–25 | 3.3 km (2.1 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 12 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 36 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest St James School Pokesdown | 260 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Boscombe | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Tuckton Tea Gardens Ferry Landing | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| Car parks | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Seabourne Road Car Park | 460 m (0.3 miles) |
| EV charging points | 7 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Be.EV Charging Station | 500 m (0.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Bournemouth Airport BOH | 5.7 km (3.5 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | Bristol Airport BRS | 96 km (60 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Beaufort Road Surgery | 400 m (0.2 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 5 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Boots | 540 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 8 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Bourne Dental | 520 m (0.3 miles) |
| Hospital | Kings Park Hospital | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Police station | Dorset Police | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Cash machines | 3 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Tesco Bank ATM | 370 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest King's Park 28 ha | 390 m |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 760 m² | 690 m (0.4 miles) |
| Playing field | Unnamed 4,670 m² | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Allotments | Lingdale Road Allotments 3.0 ha | 870 m (0.5 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 32 hectares in all.
Landmarks
7 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Fisherman's Walk | Beach | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) south |
| Honeycombe Chine | Valley | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) south-west |
| Grove Copse | Wood | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) north-east |
| Brewhouse Hole | Lake or reservoir | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) east |
| Coward's Marsh | Wetland | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) north-east |
| St Catherine's Hill | Hill | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) north-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 8.4 | 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 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 4 | 5 | 5 |
1 of the street's 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St James' Church of England Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | 310 m | No published inspection |
| Pokesdown Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 530 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Jul 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Stourfield Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | 770 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Feb 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Stourfield Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 770 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 2–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Avonbourne Girls Academy | Secondary | 11–19 | 1.1 km (0.7 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 |
| Avonwood Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Outstanding (Apr 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Avonbourne Boys' Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Outstanding (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| King's Park Academy | Primary | 4–11 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| St Peter's Catholic Comprehensive School Roman Catholic | All-through | 4–18 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | Good (Sep 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Takeaway BH7 6BB | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 250 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 10 Mar 2026 |
| Wallfield Residential Home BH6 5EJ | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 260 m | 5 Very good | 18 Jun 2026 |
| Pokesdown Chippy BH7 6BE | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 270 m | 5 Very good | 29 Aug 2025 |
| Little Dreamers Nursery and Preschool LTD BH5 2JU | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 270 m | 5 Very good | 22 Jan 2026 |
| The Way Outback Brewery Ltd BH5 2DD | Manufacturers/packers | 300 m | Exempt | |
| Sala Thai Restaurant BH7 6DS | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 310 m | 5 Very good | 12 Jun 2024 |
| Clean and Press Coffee BH7 6AZ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 330 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| The Beaufort Projects Ltd BH6 5AL | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 340 m | 5 Very good | 8 Apr 2026 |
| Southbourne School of English BH6 5AL | School/college/university | 340 m | 5 Very good | 9 Jul 2026 |
| SOBO Fitness BH5 2HY | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 350 m | 5 Very good | 11 Mar 2024 |
| LA Chicken Bournemouth Ltd BH7 6BQ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 350 m | 1 Major improvement necessary | 18 Aug 2026 |
| Darcys Bar and Kitchen BH7 6BQ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 350 m | 5 Very good | 20 Mar 2026 |
| Boscombe East News, Food & Wine BH7 6BQ | Retailers - other | 350 m | 5 Very good | 8 Oct 2018 |
| Burbs Kitchen BH7 6BQ | Other catering premises | 350 m | 5 Very good | 20 Mar 2026 |
| Skinny Malinkys BH5 2BW | Other catering premises | 360 m | Awaiting inspection |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 45 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 41 |
| Other theft | 7 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 |
| Vehicle crime | 4 |
| Drugs | 2 |
| Other crime | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Stourvale Road (28); On or near Chilcombe Road (25); On or near Oxford Avenue (18); On or near Droxford Road (13); On or near Alexandra Road (8).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 21% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 16% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 70% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 37% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 7% | 17% |
| Private rented | 23% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 61% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 6% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 18% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 35% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 51% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 11% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 76% | 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) | 38% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 11% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 97% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 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
- Food hygiene ratings Southbourne Fried Chicken (takeaway/sandwich shop, BH5 2JB) now Awaiting publication, was 5 Very good found 3 November 2026
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Chilcombe Road · Miller Gardens · Sunnyhill Road · Hampden Lane · Stourvale Road · Appletree Close · Hillbrow Road · Alexandra Road · Droxford Road · Paisley Road · Oxford Avenue · Christchurch Road
All the streets in BH6 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.