Yarrow Road Poole
129 addresses across 9 postcodes (BH12), about 1.1 km (0.7 miles) long, classed as a minor road. USRN 30302545.
- Energy: 4 homes have an energy certificate (D: 2, E: 2).
- 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 6% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Parkstone (Dorset), about 3.3 km (2 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 370 m 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 43 to 67 m above sea level.
- Noise: 6 of its 129 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is The Rosemary Health Ctr, about 1.4 km (0.9 miles) away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 1,560 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 67% of households owned their home and 23% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 33 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
4 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 67 m². Most common: Bungalow, detached (4). Built: 1930-1949 (2); 1967-1975 (1); 1950-1966 (1). Tenure at assessment: rented (private) (3).
Each home's certificates and sales (2 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 neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band C (56% of about 2,930 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)
- Horizon Motor Co. Ltd., 397-399 Ringwood Road, Poole, BH12 4LT: up to 30 homes, not permissioned (890 m (0.6 miles))
- 1 & 3 St Georges Avenue, Poole, BH12 4ND: up to 11 homes, permissioned (1 km (0.6 miles))
Roadworks
Planned, as of 31 October 2026
- 2 November 2026 to 4 November 2026: BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE COUNCIL, Statutory Infrastructure Works, some carriageway incursion, on the footway, verge (minor works)
- 16 November 2026 to 20 November 2026: SCOTTISH AND SOUTHERN POWER DISTRIBUTION (SSEPD), New service connection, two-way signals, on the footway (standard works, permit applied for)
Finished in the last three months
- 28 September 2026 to 9 October 2026: SCOTTISH AND SOUTHERN POWER DISTRIBUTION (SSEPD), Utility repair and maintenance works, no carriageway incursion, on the footway (standard works)
- 8 September 2026 to 9 September 2026: BT, Utility asset works, some carriageway incursion, on the footway (minor works)
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 1 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
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.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| BH12 4NQ | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| BH12 4FL | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| BH12 4FE | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
| BH12 4FJ | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| BH12 4NH | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| BH12 4NJ | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| BH12 4LZ | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| BH12 4NU | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| BH12 4NZ | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 129 addresses are between 43 m and 67 m above sea level (60 m on average); the ground rises about 24 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BH12 4FE | 100% | 67% | 67% | 0% |
| BH12 4FJ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| BH12 4FL | 100% | 6% | 6% | 0% |
| BH12 4LZ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| BH12 4NH | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| BH12 4NJ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| BH12 4NQ | 100% | 98% | 98% | 0% |
| BH12 4NU | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| BH12 4NZ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Parkstone (Dorset) 229,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.3 km (2 miles) |
| Branksome 280,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) | |
| Poole 965,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.4 km (2.7 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 0 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 15 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Chalbury Close Canford Heath | 420 m (0.3 miles) |
| Bus or coach station | Bournemouth University Talbot Heath | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Poole Quay Ferry Landing | 5.2 km (3.2 miles) |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest MFG Charging Station | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Bournemouth Airport BOH | 8.3 km (5.2 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | Bristol Airport BRS | 88.3 km (55 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest The Rosemary Health Ctr | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 7 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Tesco Instore Pharmacy | 410 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Alderney Dental Practice | 820 m (0.5 miles) |
| Hospital | Ssd Alderney Community Hospital | 640 m (0.4 miles) |
| Police station | Dorset Police | 4 km (2.5 miles) |
| Cash machines | MFG - Wallisdown Cashzone | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3.8 ha | 370 m |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 350 m² | 470 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 6.3 ha | 770 m (0.5 miles) |
| Allotments | Alder Farm Allotments 1.5 ha | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 5.0 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Bowl barrow on Canford Heath 650m south of southern corner of New Covert, a scheduled monument, 1.4 km (0.9 miles) north.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Bowl barrow on Canford Heath 650m south of southern corner of New Covert | Scheduled monument | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) north |
| Bowl barrow cemetery and four other bowl barrows on Canford Heath | Scheduled monument | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) north-west |
| Bowl barrow on Knighton Heath Golf Course 320m south of Eastlands Farm | Scheduled monument | 1.6 km (1 mile) north-east |
| Poole Cemetery | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) south-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Lodge Hill | Hill | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) west |
| Parr's Plantation | Wood | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) south-west |
| Bourne Bottom | Valley | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) south-east |
| Coy Pond | Lake or reservoir | 3.9 km (2.4 miles) south-east |
| Pergins Island | Island | 4.3 km (2.7 miles) south-west |
| Weston's Point | Wetland | 4.5 km (2.8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 123 | 129 | 129 |
6 of the street's 129 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 | 1.2 km (0.7 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 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Haymoor Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Aldhelm's Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.5 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| 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 |
| St Edward's Roman Catholic/Church of England School, Poole Church of England/Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
| Livingstone Road Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 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 |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bournemouth & Poole College BH12 4NU | School/college/university | 390 m | 5 Very good | 22 Jan 2025 |
| Rowe's Cornish Bakers BH12 4NX | Retailers - other | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 15 Aug 2025 |
| Tesco [3036] BH12 4NX | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 31 Aug 2024 |
| Tesco Family Dining BH12 4NX | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 15 Nov 2019 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 12 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 8 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Drugs | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Sutton Close (11); On or near Sydling Close (11); On or near Yarrow Close (11).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 19% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 67% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 31% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 11% | 17% |
| Private rented | 22% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 57% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 5% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 22% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 4% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 18% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 65% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 4% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 11% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 85% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 6% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 23% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 25% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 91% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 4 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 3 to 7 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
- Roadworks Street works permit: SCOTTISH AND SOUTHERN POWER DISTRIBUTION (SSEPD): New service connection, 16 November 2026 to 20 November 2026 (two-way signals) found 3 November 2026
- Roadworks Street works permit: BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE COUNCIL: Statutory Infrastructure Works, 2 November 2026 to 4 November 2026 (some carriageway incursion) found 3 November 2026
Postcodes on this street
- BH12 4NQ: 115 addresses of 127 in the postcode
- BH12 4FL: 3 addresses of 23 in the postcode
- BH12 4FE: 2 addresses of 14 in the postcode
- BH12 4FJ: 2 addresses of 13 in the postcode
- BH12 4NH: 2 addresses
- BH12 4NJ: 2 addresses
- BH12 4LZ: 1 address of 22 in the postcode
- BH12 4NU: 1 address of 70 in the postcode
- BH12 4NZ: 1 address of 37 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Stockbridge Close · Vantage Way · Sydling Close · Sutton Close · A3049 · Yarrow Close · Aston Way · Fernhill Close · Chalbury Close · Canford Way · Twyford Way · Carsworth Way
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.