Wool Road Poole
3 addresses across 2 postcodes (BH12), about 160 m long, classed as a restricted local access road. USRN 30300590.
- 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 50% to 97% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Parkstone (Dorset), about 2.3 km (1.4 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 520 m (0.3 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 10.3 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.1 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 66 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 3 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is The Rosemary Health Ctr, about 400 m (0.2 miles) away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 340 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 77% of households owned their home and 24% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 78 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 C (55% of about 800 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 (30 m)
- Horizon Motor Co. Ltd., 397-399 Ringwood Road, Poole, BH12 4LT: up to 30 homes, not permissioned (430 m (0.3 miles))
- 32 Brixey Road, Poole, BH12 3PD: up to 8 homes, permissioned (550 m (0.3 miles))
- 153 Ringwood Road & 107a Sea View Road, Poole, BH14 0RH: up to 5 homes, not permissioned (1 km (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 on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 66 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BH12 4NG | 100% | 50% | 50% | 0% |
| BH12 4QR | 100% | 97% | 97% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Parkstone (Dorset) 229,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) |
| Branksome 280,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) | |
| Poole 965,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 9 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 34 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Old Wareham Road Alderney | 110 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bournemouth University Talbot Heath | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Poole Quay Ferry Landing | 4.4 km (2.7 miles) |
| Car parks | Parking space on Bournemouth Road, BH14 | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Mer | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Bournemouth Airport BOH | 8.7 km (5.4 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | Bristol Airport BRS | 89.2 km (55 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest The Rosemary Health Ctr | 400 m (0.2 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 7 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Automeds Pharmacy LTD | 180 m |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Alderney Dental Practice | 660 m (0.4 miles) |
| Hospital | Ssd Alderney Community Hospital | 850 m (0.5 miles) |
| Police station | Dorset Police | 3.3 km (2 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Cooperative Food Good Road, Upper Parkstone | 740 m (0.5 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 9,860 m² | 520 m (0.3 miles) |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Unnamed 36 ha | 740 m (0.5 miles) |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 110 m² | 610 m (0.4 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.6 ha | 630 m (0.4 miles) |
| Allotments | Alder Farm Allotments 1.5 ha | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 37 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Poole Cemetery, a registered park or garden (Grade II), 1.5 km (0.9 miles) south-west.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Poole Cemetery | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) south-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Parr's Plantation | Wood | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) south-west |
| Constitution Hill | Hill | 1.6 km (1 mile) south |
| Bourne Bottom | Valley | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) east |
| Coy Pond | Lake or reservoir | 3.2 km (2 miles) south-east |
| Parkstone Bay | Bay | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) south |
| Weston's Point | Wetland | 3.6 km (2.2 miles) south |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 10.3 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.1 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 9.3 | 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 |
| Under 55 | 2 | 3 | 3 |
1 of the street's 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Livingstone Road Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 930 m (0.6 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 |
| St Aldhelm's Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Livingstone Road Infant School | Primary | 2–7 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | 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 |
| St Edward's Roman Catholic/Church of England School, Poole Church of England/Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–18 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Manorside Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | 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 |
| Ad Astra Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | 1.5 km (0.9 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 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Haymoor Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Poole Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Oct 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Canford Heath Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Outstanding (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Canford Heath Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | No published inspection |
| Heatherlands Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express BH12 3LY | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 170 m | 5 Very good | 10 May 2023 |
| Subway - Melthouse BH12 3LY | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 170 m | 5 Very good | 13 Apr 2026 |
| Asda Express Poole - Rossmore PFS BH12 3JN | Retailers - other | 170 m | 5 Very good | 12 Nov 2025 |
| Greggs BH12 3JN | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 170 m | 5 Very good | 12 Nov 2025 |
| The Cafe at Trinidad Extra Care Village BH12 3EB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 230 m | 5 Very good | 30 Jul 2025 |
| Milk and More BH12 4NN | Distributors/Transporters | 240 m | 5 Very good | 14 Sep 2023 |
| Lloyds Pharmacy BH12 3HF | Retailers - other | 340 m | Exempt | |
| The Silver Crane Company BH12 4QT | Retailers - other | 350 m | Exempt | |
| Splashdown BH12 4NY | Other catering premises | 390 m | 5 Very good | 23 May 2025 |
| Moorland Wine BH12 4LT | Retailers - other | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 29 Aug 2024 |
| Buzz Bingo BH12 4NY | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 9 Jul 2025 |
| Burger King BH12 4NY | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 24 Jul 2023 |
| Lemur Landings BH12 4NY | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 23 May 2025 |
| Hollywood Bowl BH12 4NY | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 20 Sep 2024 |
| Wagamama BH12 4NY | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 470 m (0.3 miles) | Awaiting inspection |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 24 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 18 |
| Shoplifting | 13 |
| Vehicle crime | 8 |
| Other theft | 5 |
| Public order | 3 |
| Possession of weapons | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Drugs | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Petrol Station (55); On or near Shopping Area (13); On or near Fancy Road (3); On or near Wool Road (3); On or near St George'S Avenue (3).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 18% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 77% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 37% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 3% | 17% |
| Private rented | 21% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 63% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 3% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 21% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 17% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 64% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 6% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 8% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 89% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 7% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 24% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 19% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 91% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 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
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
Ringwood Road · St George's Avenue · Fancy Road · Clavell Close · Chesil Gardens · Serenity Gardens · Chesil Gardens · Old Wareham Road · Tyneham Avenue · Calluna Road · Maureen Close · Rosemary Gardens
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.