The Cedars Bournemouth
1 address across 1 postcode (BH4), about 150 m long, classed as a restricted local access road. USRN 3770262.
- 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 B; 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 Branksome, about 1.7 km (1.1 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Upper Gardens, is about 90 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 9.2 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.0 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 21 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 1 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Westbourne Medical Centre, about 600 m (0.4 miles) away.
- People: About 260 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 66% of households owned their home and 44% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 39 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
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 B (30% 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)
- HANNAH LEVY HOUSE, 15 POOLE ROAD: up to 25 homes, not permissioned (590 m (0.4 miles))
- Land at Cambridge Road: up to 60 homes, not permissioned (600 m (0.4 miles))
- Land adj. Princess Road/Wessex Way: up to 97 homes, not permissioned (670 m (0.4 miles))
- 1 Poole Road: up to 20 homes, permissioned (800 m (0.5 miles))
- 12 The Triangle: up to 5 homes, permissioned (900 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 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 is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's address is about 21 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BH4 9JX | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Branksome 280,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) |
| Bournemouth 2.7 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) | |
| Parkstone (Dorset) 229,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 15 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 43 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Prince of Wales Road Meyrick Park | 40 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bournemouth University Talbot Heath | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Brownsea Island Ferry Landing Sandbanks | 5.9 km (3.7 miles) |
| Car parks | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Milburn Road Car Park | 540 m (0.3 miles) |
| EV charging points | 17 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Be.EV Charging Station | 490 m (0.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Bournemouth Airport BOH | 7.3 km (4.5 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | Bristol Airport BRS | 93 km (58 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Westbourne Medical Centre | 600 m (0.4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 7 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Arrowedge Pharmacy | 560 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 9 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Talbot Woods Dental Practice | 630 m (0.4 miles) |
| Hospital | Herbert Hospital | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| Police station | Winton Police Station | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Cooperative Food Bournemouth - Queens Road Cashzone | 500 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Upper Gardens 7.3 ha | 90 m |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3,090 m² | 390 m |
| Playing field | Unnamed 4.5 ha | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Allotments | Alder Farm Allotments 1.5 ha | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 4 parks and gardens, 18 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Upper, Central and Lower Pleasure Gardens, and Coy Pond Gardens, a registered park or garden (Grade II), 500 m (0.3 miles) south-east. 27 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 2 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Upper, Central and Lower Pleasure Gardens, and Coy Pond Gardens | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 500 m (0.3 miles) south-east |
| Church of St Michael (including tower) | Listed building, Grade II* | 750 m (0.5 miles) south-east |
| Fern Barrow: a bowl barrow on Talbot Heath | Scheduled monument | 1 km (0.6 miles) north-west |
| Church of St Ambrose | Listed building, Grade II* | 1 km (0.6 miles) south |
| Wimborne Road Cemetery, Bournemouth | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) north-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Coy Pond | Lake or reservoir | 930 m (0.6 miles) north-west |
| Meyrick Park | Wood | 1 km (0.6 miles) north-east |
| Alum Chine | Valley | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) south |
| Bournemouth Pier West | Beach | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) south-east |
| Blake Hill | Hill | 3.6 km (2.2 miles) west |
| Blue Lagoon | Wetland | 4.3 km (2.7 miles) south-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 9.2 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.0 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 9.1 | 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 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
1 of the street's 1 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 Michael's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 870 m (0.5 miles) | 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 |
| Bishop Aldhelm's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 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 |
| Livingstone Academy Bournemouth | All-through | 4–19 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Good (Apr 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Three Gables Nursery & Preschool BH4 9HL | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 340 m | 5 Very good | 29 Oct 2025 |
| Laguna Hotel BH2 6AZ | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 390 m | 5 Very good | 21 Jul 2022 |
| Abbeyfield Westbourne House BH4 9DS | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 29 Aug 2025 |
| Westbourne Tower Care Home BH4 9DR | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 3 Jan 2025 |
| Drumconner Care Home (with Nursing) BH4 9DR | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 11 Sep 2026 |
| Maravi Westbourne BH4 9DW | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 26 Nov 2024 |
| Tesco Express [6242] BH4 9DW | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 15 Nov 2022 |
| Westbourne Convenience Store BH4 9DW | Retailers - other | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 9 Jun 2025 |
| Art Sushi BH4 9DW | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 12 Mar 2026 |
| Happy Feet Nursery & Pre School BH4 9DW | School/college/university | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 17 Mar 2026 |
| Taj Mahal BH4 9DW | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 6 Sep 2023 |
| Lollipops Cafe BH4 9EH | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 23 Oct 2025 |
| Queens Stores BH2 6BA | Retailers - other | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 30 Jan 2026 |
| N & C CAFE BH2 6BA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 19 Jun 2026 |
| Branksome Heights BH4 9LA | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 500 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 19 Feb 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 14 |
| Public order | 6 |
| Vehicle crime | 5 |
| Other theft | 4 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Surrey Road South (10); On or near Branksome Wood Road (7); On or near Surrey Gardens (6); On or near Surrey Road (6); On or near Leven Close (6).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 47 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 10% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 27% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 66% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 37% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | under 1% | 17% |
| Private rented | 34% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 59% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 7% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 29% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 35% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 39% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 2% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 21% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 84% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 3% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 44% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 11% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 83% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 2% | 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
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
- BH4 9JX: 1 address of 41 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Benellen Gardens · Branksome Wood Road · Leven Close · Surrey Gardens · Surrey Road South · Benellen Avenue · Queens Gardens · Wharfdale Road · Benellen Road · Walsford Road · Bournewood Drive · Prince of Wales Road
All the streets in BH4 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.