Wentworth Close Bournemouth
17 addresses across 1 postcode (BH5), about 170 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 3766101.
- Sales: 22 recorded sales since 1995; in 2022 the median was £802,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 11 homes have an energy certificate (C: 3, D: 7, E: 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 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 Pokesdown, about 1 km (0.6 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 60 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 7.0 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.6 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 35 m above sea level.
- Noise: None of its addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Shelley Manor Holdenhurst Medical Centre, about 770 m (0.5 miles) away, with 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 360 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 77% of households owned their home and 43% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 25 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | £802,000 | £802,000 | £802,000 |
| 2021 | 1 | £700,000 | £700,000 | £700,000 |
| 2017 | 1 | £542,500 | £542,500 | £542,500 |
| 2014 | 1 | £450,000 | £450,000 | £450,000 |
| 2011 | 2 | £457,500 | £375,000 | £540,000 |
| 2007 | 1 | £375,000 | £375,000 | £375,000 |
| 2005 | 1 | £340,000 | £340,000 | £340,000 |
| 2004 | 2 | £309,950 | £295,000 | £324,900 |
| 2002 | 1 | £248,000 | £248,000 | £248,000 |
| 2001 | 2 | £216,250 | £207,500 | £225,000 |
| 2000 | 2 | £192,500 | £190,000 | £195,000 |
| 1999 | 1 | £177,500 | £177,500 | £177,500 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Oct 2024 | 14 BH5 2DZ | Terraced | £825,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 2 Aug 2022 | 10 BH5 2DZ | Terraced | £802,000 | |
| 30 Sep 2021 | 2 BH5 2DZ | Terraced | £700,000 | |
| 26 Nov 2019 | 18 BH5 2DZ | Terraced | £121,292 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 6 Feb 2017 | 14 BH5 2DZ | Terraced | £542,500 | |
| 17 Dec 2014 | 32 BH5 2DZ | Terraced | £450,000 | |
| 7 Sep 2011 | 12 BH5 2DZ | Terraced | £375,000 | |
| 28 Jan 2011 | 28 BH5 2DZ | Terraced | £540,000 | |
| 18 May 2007 | 20 BH5 2DZ | Detached | £375,000 | |
| 25 May 2005 | 8 BH5 2DZ | Terraced | £340,000 | |
| 21 Apr 2004 | 8 BH5 2DZ | Terraced | £324,900 | |
| 29 Mar 2004 | 2 BH5 2DZ | Terraced | £295,000 | |
| 5 Dec 2002 | 22 BH5 2DZ | Semi-detached | £248,000 | |
| 6 Apr 2001 | 6 BH5 2DZ | Terraced | £207,500 | |
| 7 Mar 2001 | 28 BH5 2DZ | Terraced | £225,000 | |
| 31 Aug 2000 | 30 BH5 2DZ | Terraced | £195,000 | |
| 24 Aug 2000 | 28 BH5 2DZ | Terraced | £190,000 | |
| 17 Nov 1999 | 6 BH5 2DZ | Terraced | £177,500 | |
| 1 May 1998 | 12 BH5 2DZ | Terraced | £155,000 | |
| 5 Oct 1997 | 24 BH5 2DZ | Terraced | £125,000 | |
| 24 Jun 1996 | 32 BH5 2DZ | Terraced | £116,000 | |
| 15 Sep 1995 | 12 BH5 2DZ | Terraced | £95,000 |
Energy performance certificates
11 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 119 m². Most common: House, mid-terrace (6); House, end-terrace (4); Maisonette, mid-terrace (1). Built: 1976-1982 (5); 1983-1990 (3); 1950-1966 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (5); rented (private) (2).
Each home's certificates and sales (9 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 C (29% of about 1,000 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)
- 36-40 Southwood Avenue, Bournemouth, BH6 3QB: up to 16 homes, permissioned (750 m (0.5 miles))
- 65-67 Southbourne Grove: up to 10 homes, permissioned (760 m (0.5 miles))
- 46-48 Southbourne Grove: up to 10 homes, permissioned (770 m (0.5 miles))
- 4 Stourcliffe Avenue: up to 5 homes, permissioned (820 m (0.5 miles))
- 30-32 Seabourne Road: up to 6 homes, permissioned (860 m (0.5 miles))
- Gainsborough Court, Cromwell Road: up to 9 homes, permissioned (920 m (0.6 miles))
- 20-22 Florence Road: up to 28 homes, permissioned (1 km (0.6 miles))
Roadworks
Finished in the last three months
- 24 September 2026 to 29 September 2026: SCOTTISH AND SOUTHERN POWER DISTRIBUTION (SSEPD), 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 is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 35 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BH5 2DZ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Pokesdown 377,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Bournemouth 2.7 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) | |
| Christchurch 484,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.3 km (2 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 4 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 17 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Ravine Road Boscombe | 110 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Boscombe | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Tuckton Tea Gardens Ferry Landing | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) |
| Car parks | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Woodside Road Car Park | 570 m (0.4 miles) |
| EV charging points | 7 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Mer | 580 m (0.4 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Bournemouth Airport BOH | 6.6 km (4.1 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | Bristol Airport BRS | 96.4 km (60 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Shelley Manor Holdenhurst Medical Centre | 770 m (0.5 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 6 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Boots | 710 m (0.4 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 12 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Bourne Dental | 540 m (0.3 miles) |
| Hospital | Kings Park Hospital | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
| Police station | Dorset Police | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Tesco Bank ATM | 690 m (0.4 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 9.5 ha | 60 m |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,800 m² | 300 m |
| Playing field | Unnamed 3.2 ha | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| Allotments | Lingdale Road Allotments 3.0 ha | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 4 parks and gardens, 15 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 | 930 m (0.6 miles) east |
| Honeycombe Chine | Valley | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) west |
| Grove Copse | Wood | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) north-east |
| Brewhouse Hole | Lake or reservoir | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) north-east |
| Grimbury Marsh | Wetland | 4.3 km (2.6 miles) east |
| Warren Hill | Hill | 4.5 km (2.8 miles) east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 7.0 | 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, rail and aircraft noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways | Aircraft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 55 | 17 | 17 | 17 |
None of the street's 17 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, railways or aircraft.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pokesdown Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 610 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Jul 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 2–11 | 830 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| St James' Church of England Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| King's Park Academy | Primary | 4–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| Stourfield Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Feb 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Stourfield Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
| Avonwood Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Outstanding (Apr 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Avonbourne Girls Academy | Secondary | 11–19 | 1.8 km (1.1 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 |
| Avonbourne Boys' Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Outstanding (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Clement's and St John's Church of England Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | No published inspection |
| Bethany Church of England Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Needs attention; Personal development and wellbeing: Needs attention; Inclusion: Needs attention; Leadership and governance: Needs attention; Safeguarding standards: Met |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bournemouth Collegiate School BH5 2DY | School/college/university | 190 m | 5 Very good | 26 Nov 2025 |
| Boscombe Cliff Bowling Club BH5 2DJ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 210 m | Exempt | |
| On The Green BH5 2DJ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 210 m | 5 Very good | 28 Aug 2024 |
| Cafe Riva BH5 2EL | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 23 Sep 2022 |
| Seaward Day Nursery BH6 3SJ | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 14 Nov 2024 |
| Commodore Hotel BH6 3TD | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 10 Feb 2023 |
| China Lounge BH5 2AZ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 500 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 23 Sep 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 10 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 5 |
| Burglary | 3 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Robbery | 2 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Southbourne Promenade (9); On or near Wentworth Close (5); On or near Rotherfield Road (5); On or near Boscombe Overcliff Drive (3); On or near Dingle Road (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 47 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 15% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 29% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 77% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 49% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | under 1% | 17% |
| Private rented | 23% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 44% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 6% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 32% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 1% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 44% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 42% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 2% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 10% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 51% | 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) | 43% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 13% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 87% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 9 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
- BH5 2DZ: 17 addresses of 65 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Ravine Road · Rotherfield Road · Dingle Road · Boscombe Promenade · Woodland Avenue · College Road · Montague Road · Browning Avenue · Beaufort Road · Wentworth Avenue · Boscombe Overcliff Drive
All the streets in BH5 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.