Spencer Road Poole
44 addresses across 3 postcodes (BH13), about 470 m (0.3 miles) long, classed as a local road. USRN 30300463.
- Sales: 31 recorded sales since 1995; in 2023 the median was £2,883,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 21 homes have an energy certificate (A: 1, B: 4, C: 5, D: 5, E: 5, F: 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 G; Band D in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole costs £2,436 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 77% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Branksome, about 2.1 km (1.3 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Branksome Chine Gardens, is about 530 m (0.3 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 6.8 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.6 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 29 to 37 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 44 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Westbourne Medical Centre, about 2.2 km (1.4 miles) away.
- People: About 390 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 91% of households owned their home and 56% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 5 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often anti-social behaviour.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | £2,883,000 | £2,883,000 | £2,883,000 |
| 2022 | 1 | £1,495,000 | £1,495,000 | £1,495,000 |
| 2018 | 1 | £1,245,888 | £1,245,888 | £1,245,888 |
| 2017 | 1 | £1,350,000 | £1,350,000 | £1,350,000 |
| 2016 | 1 | £1,050,000 | £1,050,000 | £1,050,000 |
| 2015 | 2 | £1,237,500 | £1,100,000 | £1,375,000 |
| 2014 | 2 | £1,302,500 | £1,155,000 | £1,450,000 |
| 2011 | 2 | £1,134,750 | £870,000 | £1,399,500 |
| 2010 | 1 | £1,565,000 | £1,565,000 | £1,565,000 |
| 2009 | 1 | £725,000 | £725,000 | £725,000 |
| 2008 | 1 | £1,735,000 | £1,735,000 | £1,735,000 |
| 2007 | 2 | £855,000 | £760,000 | £950,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Aug 2023 | 23 BH13 7ET | Detached | £2,883,000 | |
| 28 Oct 2022 | 28 BH13 7EU | Detached | £1,495,000 | |
| 10 Oct 2018 | PINE CLOSE, 15A BH13 7ET | Detached | £1,245,888 | |
| 31 Mar 2017 | 17 BH13 7ET | Detached | £1,350,000 | |
| 10 Nov 2016 | 27 BH13 7ET | Detached | £1,050,000 | |
| 16 Sep 2016 | 28 BH13 7EU | Other | £525,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 22 Jun 2015 | 12 BH13 7EU | Detached | £1,100,000 | |
| 27 Mar 2015 | 23 BH13 7ET | Detached | £1,375,000 | |
| 24 Sep 2014 | 3 BH13 7ET | Detached | £1,450,000 | |
| 14 Apr 2014 | 22 BH13 7EU | Detached | £1,155,000 | |
| 4 Apr 2011 | 3 BH13 7ET | Detached | £870,000 | |
| 25 Mar 2011 | 8 BH13 7EU | Detached | £1,399,500 | |
| 12 Feb 2010 | 11 BH13 7ET | Detached | £1,565,000 | |
| 22 Jan 2009 | 21 BH13 7ET | Detached | £725,000 | |
| 22 Aug 2008 | 11B BH13 7ET | Detached | £1,735,000 | New build. |
| 9 Nov 2007 | 22 BH13 7EU | Detached | £760,000 | |
| 20 Feb 2007 | 17 BH13 7ET | Detached | £950,000 | |
| 30 Jun 2005 | 11B BH13 7ET | Detached | £780,000 | |
| 8 Apr 2005 | 10 BH13 7EU | Detached | £592,500 | |
| 14 Jun 2004 | 11A BH13 7ET | Detached | £770,000 | |
| 27 Nov 2003 | 29 BH13 7ET | Detached | £875,000 | |
| 16 May 2003 | 9 BH13 7ET | Detached | £740,000 | |
| 27 Sep 1999 | 17 BH13 7ET | Detached | £475,000 | |
| 1 Jul 1999 | 1 BH13 7ET | Detached | £215,000 | |
| 3 Jun 1999 | 6 BH13 7EU | Detached | £390,000 | |
| 25 Aug 1998 | 8 BH13 7EU | Detached | £220,000 | |
| 31 Jul 1998 | 5 BH13 7ET | Detached | £360,000 | |
| 24 Jul 1998 | 2 BH13 7EU | Detached | £310,000 | |
| 17 Oct 1996 | 6 BH13 7EU | Detached | £235,000 | |
| 7 Dec 1995 | 4A BH13 7EU | Detached | £260,000 | |
| 3 Feb 1995 | 11B BH13 7ET | Detached | £282,500 |
Energy performance certificates
21 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 282 m². Most common: House, detached (15); Flat (3); Maisonette, semi-detached (1). Built: 1900-1929 (5); 2007 onwards (3); 1930-1949 (3). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (12); rented (private) (2).
Each home's certificates and sales (15 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 G (39% of about 1,200 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: yes, Canford Cliffs Village (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)
- 1 De Mauley Road, Poole, BH13 7HD: up to 8 homes, permissioned (370 m)
- 2-10 Haven Road, Poole, BH13 7LP: up to 20 homes, not permissioned (400 m (0.2 miles))
- 4 Lawrence Drive, Poole, BH13 7EN: up to 2 homes, permissioned (410 m (0.3 miles))
- Burnage Court, 6 Martello Park, Poole, BH13 7BA: up to 13 homes, permissioned (710 m (0.4 miles))
- Beach Road Car Park: up to 60 homes, not permissioned (750 m (0.5 miles))
- 66, 68 & 68a Lilliput Road, Poole, BH14 8LA: up to 20 homes, permissioned (810 m (0.5 miles))
Roadworks
Finished in the last three months
- 17 September 2026: WESSEX WATER, Utility repair and maintenance works, some carriageway incursion, on the footway (immediate - urgent works)
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 44 addresses are between 29 m and 37 m above sea level (34 m on average); the ground rises about 8 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BH13 7ER | 100% | 97% | 97% | 0% |
| BH13 7ET | 100% | 77% | 77% | 0% |
| BH13 7EU | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Branksome 280,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
| Parkstone (Dorset) 229,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) | |
| Poole 965,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.4 km (2.7 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 6 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 18 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Compton Acres Canford Cliffs | 190 m |
| Bus or coach station | Seldown Coach Station Poole | 3.9 km (2.4 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Brownsea Island Ferry Landing Sandbanks | 3.2 km (2 miles) |
| Car parks | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Ravine Road Car Park | 480 m (0.3 miles) |
| EV charging points | 6 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Be.EV Charging Station | 470 m (0.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Bournemouth Airport BOH | 10 km (6.2 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | Bristol Airport BRS | 93.3 km (58 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Westbourne Medical Centre | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 1 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Day Lewis Pharmacy | 380 m |
| NHS dentists | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Park Cottage Dental Practice | 250 m |
| Hospital | St Ann's Hospital | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Police station | Dorset Police | 4.2 km (2.6 miles) |
| Cash machines | Tesco Bank ATM | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Branksome Chine Gardens 8.9 ha | 530 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,630 m² | 630 m (0.4 miles) |
| Playing field | Unnamed 1.2 ha | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) |
| Allotments | Blake Dean Allotments 2,690 m² | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 5 parks and gardens, 17 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Compton Acres, a registered park or garden (Grade II*), 320 m south-west. 4 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Compton Acres | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 320 m south-west |
| Upper, Central and Lower Pleasure Gardens, and Coy Pond Gardens | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) north-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| The Dell | Valley | 690 m (0.4 miles) south-east |
| Canford Cliffs | Beach | 920 m (0.6 miles) south |
| Branksome Park Wood | Wood | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) north |
| Blake Hill | Hill | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) north-west |
| Blue Lagoon | Wetland | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) west |
| Coy Pond | Lake or reservoir | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) north-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 6.8 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.6 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 43 | 44 |
1 of the street's 44 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lilliput Church of England Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Jul 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rock a Tots Day (UK) Ltd BH13 7ES | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 240 m | 4 Good | 3 Dec 2025 |
| The Italian Pantry BH13 7ES | Retailers - other | 240 m | 5 Very good | 28 Aug 2024 |
| Compton Acres Café & Tea Rooms BH13 7ES | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 290 m | 5 Very good | 9 Jul 2025 |
| Baffi Pizza BH13 7LP | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 380 m | 5 Very good | 19 Sep 2025 |
| The Village Bakery BH13 7LP | Retailers - other | 380 m | 5 Very good | 28 Jul 2023 |
| Canford Cliffs Pharmacy BH13 7LP | Retailers - other | 390 m | Exempt | |
| Sustudio BH13 7LP | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 3 Jan 2025 |
| Compton Acres Gift Shops BH13 7ES | Retailers - other | 410 m (0.3 miles) | Exempt | |
| The Italian Villa BH13 7ES | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 4 Sep 2025 |
| Tesco [3254] BH13 7LE | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 13 Apr 2026 |
| Oxfords Bakery Ltd BH13 7LE | Retailers - other | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 13 Aug 2025 |
| Stock BH13 7LE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 17 Sep 2025 |
| Costcutter BH13 7LE | Retailers - other | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 9 Aug 2024 |
| Coffee Saloon BH13 7LE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 30 Sep 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Spencer Road (3); On or near Newton Road (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 56 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 15% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 36% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 91% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 67% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 0% | 17% |
| Private rented | 9% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 45% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 3% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 40% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 0% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 51% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 45% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 4% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 4% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 0% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 59% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 21% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 56% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 7% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 96% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 10 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
De Mauley Road · Martello Road · Newton Road · Elmstead Road · Ravine Road · Chaucer Road · Moorfields Road · Westlands Drive · Westlands Drive · Lawrence Drive · Chesterfield Close · Martello Road
All the streets in BH13 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.