Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
21 addresses across 2 postcodes (BH12), about 210 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 30302710.
30 addresses on its postcodes are in areas at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. Most homes around it are in council tax band B; Band D in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole costs £2,436 a year in 2026-27. Gigabit broadband is available to 88% to 100% of premises. The nearest railway station is Branksome, about 1.3 km away in a straight line. The nearest park or garden is about 200 m away. Background air pollution in 2024 was 8.4 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.0 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits. Its addresses are 33 to 34 m above sea level. 2 of its 21 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic. The nearest GP surgery is Talbot Medical Centre, about 1.3 km away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km. About 760 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 66% of households owned their home and 29% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification. 56 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 neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band B (46% of about 1,470 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.
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
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 22 addresses are in areas at high risk, 8 at medium risk and 11 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 50 homes the Environment Agency counts, 0 are in areas at high risk, 0 medium, 23 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 4BG | zone 2 | 6 / 3 / 4 | unlikely |
| BH12 4BE | zone 2 | 16 / 5 / 7 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 21 addresses are between 33 m and 34 m above sea level (33 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BH12 4BE | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| BH12 4BG | 100% | 88% | 88% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Branksome 280,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.3 km |
| Parkstone (Dorset) 229,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.9 km | |
| Bournemouth 2.7 million journeys in 2024–25 | 3.8 km | |
| Bus stops | 16 stops within 400 m, 42 within 800 m; nearest McDonalds Rossmore | 70 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bournemouth University Talbot Heath | 1.3 km |
| Ferry terminal | Poole Quay Ferry Landing | 5.7 km |
| Car parks | Penn Hill Surface Car Park | 1.8 km |
| EV charging points | 6 within 1.6 km; nearest InstaVolt Charging Station | 60 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Bournemouth Airport BOH | 7.1 km |
| Nearest large airport | Bristol Airport BRS | 91.0 km |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km; nearest Talbot Medical Centre | 1.3 km |
| Pharmacies | 5 pharmacies within 1.6 km; nearest Wallisdown Pharmacy | 950 m |
| NHS dentists | 3 practices within 1.6 km; nearest Alder Road Dental Practice | 820 m |
| Hospital | Ssd Alderney Community Hospital | 2.2 km |
| Police station | Winton Police Station | 2.9 km |
| Cash machines | Tesco Bank ATM | 1.2 km |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 5.0 ha | 200 m |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 130 m² | 250 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 7,290 m² | 740 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m; nearest Alder Farm Allotments 1.5 ha | 310 m |
Within 800 m: 3 parks and gardens, 5.2 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Fern Barrow: a bowl barrow on Talbot Heath, a scheduled monument, 1.1 km south-east.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Fern Barrow: a bowl barrow on Talbot Heath | Scheduled monument | 1.1 km south-east |
| Upper, Central and Lower Pleasure Gardens, and Coy Pond Gardens | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.5 km south-east |
| Wimborne Road Cemetery, Bournemouth | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 3.0 km east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Bourne Bottom | Valley | 610 m north |
| Coy Pond | Lake or reservoir | 1.1 km south-east |
| Branksome Park Wood | Wood | 2.1 km south |
| Constitution Hill | Hill | 2.9 km west |
| Branksome Dene Chine | Beach | 3.4 km south |
| Blue Lagoon | Wetland | 4.1 km south-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 8.4 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.0 | 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 and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 70 to 74 | 1 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 19 | 21 |
2 of the street's 21 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Poole Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 620 m | Good (Oct 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Bishop Aldhelm's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 620 m | 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 | 760 m | 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 |
| Heatherlands Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.1 km | No published inspection |
| Manorside Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km | 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 Aldhelm's Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.4 km | No published inspection |
| St Mark's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.4 km | Good (Oct 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Winton Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 2.0 km | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anwen Co LTD BH12 4BQ | Distributors/Transporters | 110 m | 4 Good | 15 Oct 2025 |
| Best Buyz Parkstone BH12 4BG | Retailers - other | 110 m | 5 Very good | 23 Apr 2025 |
| Lunch'd Limited BH12 4BQ | Other catering premises | 130 m | 5 Very good | 18 Nov 2024 |
| The Breakfast Box BH12 4BG | Mobile caterer | 130 m | 5 Very good | 23 Apr 2025 |
| McDonalds BH12 4AX | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 130 m | 5 Very good | 8 Mar 2024 |
| Spar BH12 4AX | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 130 m | 5 Very good | 10 Apr 2025 |
| Jungle City Soft Play BH12 4AR | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 190 m | 5 Very good | 22 Jun 2026 |
| Harvester BH12 4AY | Pub/bar/nightclub | 230 m | 5 Very good | 18 Aug 2025 |
| Talbot View Pre-School BH12 4AY | School/college/university | 230 m | 5 Very good | 15 Nov 2019 |
| Lollipops Preschool | School/college/university | 240 m | 5 Very good | 31 Jan 2025 |
| Cakes by Ana BH12 1PA | Other catering premises | 260 m | Exempt | |
| Sainsbury's BH12 4BA | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 270 m | 5 Very good | 9 Sep 2024 |
| Sushi Gourmet at Sainsbury Talbot Heath BH12 4BA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 270 m | 5 Very good | 20 Oct 2025 |
| Costa Limited BH12 4BA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 270 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Argos BH12 4BA | Retailers - other | 270 m | Exempt |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 25 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 16 |
| Public order | 4 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 |
| Vehicle crime | 3 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Supermarket (30); On or near Alder Crescent (9); On or near Alder Hills (7); On or near Alder Road (6); On or near Sharp Road (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 21% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 14% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 66% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 23% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 7% | 17% |
| Private rented | 27% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 67% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 2% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 17% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 29% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 56% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 4% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 7% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km of home (of those who travel to work) | 86% | 65% |
| Work 30 km or more away | 8% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 29% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 15% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 91% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 2 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 4 to 7 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
Nearby streets
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 aircraft, industry or neighbours: noise figures are models of road and rail traffic outside, in England only.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.