Tower Park Manning's Heath, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
2 addresses across 1 postcode (BH12), about 180 m long. USRN 30302544.
- 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 C; 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 Parkstone (Dorset), about 2.8 km (1.7 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 400 m (0.2 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 10.1 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.1 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 34 to 38 m above sea level.
- Noise: 2 of its 2 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is The Rosemary Health Ctr, about 1 km (0.6 miles) away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 490 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 48% of households owned their home and 24% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 161 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 |
|---|
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Jun 2017 | BOWLPLEX BH12 4NY | Other | £1,229,045 | Leasehold. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
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 C (57% of about 860 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)
- 1 & 3 St Georges Avenue, Poole, BH12 4ND: up to 11 homes, permissioned (570 m (0.4 miles))
- Horizon Motor Co. Ltd., 397-399 Ringwood Road, Poole, BH12 4LT: up to 30 homes, not permissioned (690 m (0.4 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 2 addresses are between 34 m and 38 m above sea level (36 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BH12 4NY | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Parkstone (Dorset) 229,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) |
| Branksome 280,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.2 km (2 miles) | |
| Poole 965,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.9 km (2.4 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 3 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 23 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Tower Park Canford Heath | 80 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bournemouth University Talbot Heath | 3.8 km (2.4 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Poole Quay Ferry Landing | 4.7 km (2.9 miles) |
| Car parks | Parking space on Bournemouth Road, BH14 | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) |
| EV charging points | 3 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Mer | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Bournemouth Airport BOH | 8.7 km (5.4 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | Bristol Airport BRS | 88.6 km (55 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest The Rosemary Health Ctr | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 7 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Tesco Instore Pharmacy | 170 m |
| NHS dentists | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Alderney Dental Practice | 780 m (0.5 miles) |
| Hospital | Ssd Alderney Community Hospital | 780 m (0.5 miles) |
| Police station | Dorset Police | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) |
| Cash machines | Morrisons Daily - Canford Heath Adastral Sq Cashzone | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3.8 ha | 400 m (0.2 miles) |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 370 m² | 520 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 6.3 ha | 490 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | Alder Farm Allotments 1.5 ha | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 3.8 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Bowl barrow cemetery and four other bowl barrows on Canford Heath, a scheduled monument, 1.6 km (1 mile) north-west.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Bowl barrow cemetery and four other bowl barrows on Canford Heath | Scheduled monument | 1.6 km (1 mile) north-west |
| Poole Cemetery | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) south-west |
| Bowl barrow on Canford Heath 650m south of southern corner of New Covert | Scheduled monument | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) north |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Lodge Hill | Hill | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) north-west |
| Parr's Plantation | Wood | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) south-west |
| Bourne Bottom | Valley | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) east |
| Coy Pond | Lake or reservoir | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) south-east |
| Pergins Island | Island | 3.9 km (2.4 miles) south-west |
| Weston's Point | Wetland | 4 km (2.5 miles) south |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 10.1 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.1 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 9.7 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; nitrogen dioxide and PM2.5 are above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road, rail and aircraft noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways | Aircraft |
|---|---|---|---|
| 65 to 69 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
2 of the street's 2 addresses are 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ad Astra Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Report card (Apr 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Magna Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Haymoor Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Edward's Roman Catholic/Church of England School, Poole Church of England/Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Aldhelm's Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Livingstone Road Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Report card (Jan 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Livingstone Road Infant School | Primary | 2–7 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Report card (May 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Manorside Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | 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 |
| Canford Heath Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | Outstanding (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Canford Heath Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hollywood Bowl BH12 4NY | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 150 m | 5 Very good | 20 Sep 2024 |
| Wagamama BH12 4NY | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 150 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Starbucks BH12 4NY | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 150 m | 5 Very good | 16 Oct 2026 |
| Burger King BH12 4NY | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 150 m | 5 Very good | 24 Jul 2023 |
| Lemur Landings BH12 4NY | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 150 m | 5 Very good | 23 May 2025 |
| Buzz Bingo BH12 4NY | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 160 m | 5 Very good | 9 Jul 2025 |
| Tesco Family Dining BH12 4NX | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 170 m | 5 Very good | 15 Nov 2019 |
| Rowe's Cornish Bakers BH12 4NX | Retailers - other | 170 m | 5 Very good | 15 Aug 2025 |
| Tesco [3036] BH12 4NX | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 170 m | 5 Very good | 31 Aug 2024 |
| The Sweet Spot BH12 4NY | Retailers - other | 180 m | 5 Very good | 13 Apr 2026 |
| Vue Cinema BH12 4NY | Other catering premises | 180 m | 5 Very good | 8 Sep 2025 |
| Slim Chickens BH12 4NY | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 180 m | 5 Very good | 17 Oct 2026 |
| KFC BH12 4NY | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 180 m | 5 Very good | 15 Jan 2025 |
| Nandos BH12 4NY | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 180 m | 5 Very good | 5 Jul 2023 |
| Pizza Express BH12 4NY | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 180 m | 5 Very good | 23 Aug 2024 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 87 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 29 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 13 |
| Other theft | 8 |
| Public order | 7 |
| Shoplifting | 6 |
| Vehicle crime | 3 |
| Drugs | 3 |
| Bicycle theft | 2 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Theme/Adventure Park (63); On or near Yarrow Road (53); On or near Petrol Station (33); On or near Parking Area (10); On or near Ling Road (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 19% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 15% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 48% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 21% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 2% | 1% |
| Social rented | 17% | 17% |
| Private rented | 34% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 58% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 8% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 17% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 6% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 12% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 69% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 3% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 15% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 86% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 2% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 24% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 25% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 85% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 3% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 4 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 Starbucks (restaurant/cafe/canteen, BH12 4NY) now 5 Very good, was Awaiting inspection (rated 16 October 2026) found 3 November 2026
- Food hygiene ratings Slim Chickens (restaurant/cafe/canteen, BH12 4NY) now 5 Very good, was Awaiting inspection (rated 17 October 2026) found 3 November 2026
Postcodes on this street
- BH12 4NY: 2 addresses of 55 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Ringwood Road · Yarrow Road · Verity Crescent · Ling Road · Godmanston Close · Chalbury Close · Yarrow Close · Aston Way · Calluna Road · Southbrook Close
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 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.