Alton Road, Poole
House prices, sold prices and local information for BH14 8SJ, BH14 8SN, BH14 8SW.
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At a glance
59 property sales on Alton Road, Poole have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. In the last 12 months 3 homes sold here for an average of £771,667. Most sales here are flat homes, which have sold for an average of £460,438. That is 84% above the Poole average of £419,539 over the same period. 5 homes here have sold more than once since 2016; 5 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 54% flat, 39% detached, 5% terraced. Recorded sale prices on Alton Road range from £226,000 to £1,300,000. 48% of homes sold here were freehold and 52% leasehold. Of 353 streets in Poole with at least two sales in the last year, Alton Road ranks 30th for average price, putting it in the top 10%.
House prices on Alton Road compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. See all BH14 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 48% freehold and 52% leasehold across 63 recorded sales. Lease extension calculator.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat | 32 | £460,438 | 31 Oct 2024 |
| Detached | 23 | £871,554 | 24 Apr 2026 |
| Terraced | 3 | £735,000 | 6 Feb 2024 |
| Semi-detached | 1 | £745,000 | 4 Jul 2024 |
Sold prices on Alton Road
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 38A, Alton Road BH14 8SW | 24 Apr 2026 | £1,015,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 25, Alton Road BH14 8SN | 10 Apr 2026 | £670,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| Flat 2, Casterbridge Court, 3, Alton Road BH14 8SJ | 7 Apr 2026 | £245,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 60, Alton Road BH14 8SP | 13 Feb 2026 | £630,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 4A, Alton Road BH14 8SJ | 24 Jul 2025 | £825,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 37, Alton Road BH14 8SW | 30 Jun 2025 | £965,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 43, Alton Road BH14 8SW | 27 Jun 2025 | £580,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 28A, Alton Road BH14 8SN | 23 May 2025 | £850,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| Flat 3, Alton Heights, 11, Alton Road BH14 8SL | 31 Oct 2024 | £272,500 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 40A, Alton Road BH14 8SW | 2 Aug 2024 | £1,300,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| Flat 5, Davenport House, 1, Alton Road BH14 8SJ | 9 Jul 2024 | £250,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 2, Alton Road BH14 8SJ | 4 Jul 2024 | £745,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 55, Alton Road BH14 8SP | 20 Jun 2024 | £520,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat A, Kempsey Lodge, 8, Alton Road BH14 8SJ | 28 May 2024 | £275,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 50, Alton Road BH14 8SW | 15 Feb 2024 | £830,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| Flat 5, Casterbridge Court, 3, Alton Road BH14 8SJ | 12 Feb 2024 | £345,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 6A, Alton Road BH14 8SJ | 6 Feb 2024 | £787,500 | Terraced | Freehold |
| Flat 3, Alton Heights, 11, Alton Road BH14 8SL | 26 Jan 2024 | £240,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 42, Alton Road BH14 8SW | 7 Jun 2023 | £950,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 7A, Alton Road BH14 8SJ | 20 Mar 2023 | £755,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 56, Alton Road BH14 8SP | 26 Oct 2022 | £1,200,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| Flat 2, Davenport House, 1, Alton Road BH14 8SJ | 23 Sep 2022 | £235,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 4, Lalbagh, 5, Alton Road BH14 8SJ | 29 Jul 2022 | £325,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 6, Davenport House, 1, Alton Road BH14 8SJ | 4 Feb 2022 | £233,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 8, Alton Heights, 11, Alton Road BH14 8SL | 11 Jan 2022 | £655,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 30, Alton Road BH14 8SN | 9 Dec 2021 | £760,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 71, Alton Road BH14 8SP | 9 Dec 2021 | £1,130,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 21, Alton Road BH14 8SN | 19 Oct 2021 | £635,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| Flat F, Kempsey Lodge, 8, Alton Road BH14 8SJ | 30 Sep 2021 | £326,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| St Albans, 69, Alton Road BH14 8SP | 28 Sep 2021 | £637,500 | Detached | Freehold |
| Flat 5, Windward, 15, Alton Road BH14 8SN | 16 Sep 2021 | £660,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 67, Alton Road BH14 8SP | 8 Sep 2021 | £1,045,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| Flat 6, Lalbagh, 5, Alton Road BH14 8SJ | 20 Aug 2021 | £258,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 38B, Alton Road BH14 8SW | 13 Aug 2021 | £1,118,750 | Detached | Freehold |
| Flat 2, Windward, 15, Alton Road BH14 8SN | 30 Jun 2021 | £610,000 | Flat New build | Leasehold |
| Flat 1, Lalbagh, 5, Alton Road BH14 8SJ | 29 Jun 2021 | £450,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 3, Windward, 15, Alton Road BH14 8SN | 28 Jun 2021 | £600,000 | Flat New build | Leasehold |
| Flat 5, Alton Court, 5A, Alton Road BH14 8SJ | 25 Jun 2021 | £365,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 1, Windward, 15, Alton Road BH14 8SN | 2 Jun 2021 | £510,000 | Flat New build | Leasehold |
| Flat 7, Windward, 15, Alton Road BH14 8SN | 26 May 2021 | £650,000 | Flat New build | Leasehold |
| 37, Alton Road BH14 8SW | 5 May 2021 | £332,500 | Detached | Freehold |
| 37A, Alton Road BH14 8SW | 5 May 2021 | £332,500 | Detached | Freehold |
| 42B, Alton Road BH14 8SW | 29 Mar 2021 | £1,095,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| Flat 5, Windward, 15, Alton Road BH14 8SN | 23 Mar 2021 | £600,000 | Flat New build | Leasehold |
| Flat 4, Windward, 15, Alton Road BH14 8SN | 17 Mar 2021 | £555,000 | Flat New build | Leasehold |
| Flat 8, Windward, 15, Alton Road BH14 8SN | 12 Mar 2021 | £660,000 | Flat New build | Leasehold |
| 6A, Alton Road BH14 8SJ | 19 Feb 2021 | £662,500 | Terraced | Freehold |
| Flat 5, Lalbagh, 5, Alton Road BH14 8SJ | 8 Feb 2021 | £330,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 5, Alton Heights, 11, Alton Road BH14 8SL | 27 Jan 2021 | £370,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 52, Alton Road BH14 8SW | 5 Nov 2020 | £610,000 | Detached | Freehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 37, Alton Road | £332,500 (May 2021) → £965,000 (Jun 2025) | +190% over 4 yrs |
| 28A, Alton Road | £825,000 (Oct 2020) → £850,000 (May 2025) | +3% over 5 yrs |
| Flat 3, Alton Heights, 11, Alton Road | £240,000 (Jan 2024) → £272,500 (Oct 2024) | +14% over under a year |
| 6A, Alton Road | £662,500 (Feb 2021) → £787,500 (Feb 2024) | +19% over 3 yrs |
| Flat 5, Windward, 15, Alton Road | £600,000 (Mar 2021) → £660,000 (Sep 2021) | +10% over under a year |
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Crime and flood risk near Alton Road
Crime
189 crimes were reported within about a mile of Alton Road in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Lower crime than about 90% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Anti-social behaviour | 54 |
| Violence & sexual offences | 54 |
| Shoplifting | 24 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 19 |
| Burglary | 9 |
| Vehicle crime | 9 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Alton Road is in or near 3 Environment Agency flood areas:
- East coast of Dorset Flood alert area
- Dorset coast at Poole Harbour Flood alert area
- Groundwater flooding in the West of Dorset Flood alert area
Flood warning areas cover places at risk from rivers and the sea. Surface water risk isn't included. Check the long-term flood risk for a postcode on GOV.UK.
Schools near Alton Road
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bournemouth Collegiate Preparatory School 238 pupils | Other independent school Christian | 2–11 | Report | 0.3 mi |
| Baden-Powell and St Peter's Church of England Junior School 718 pupils | Primary Church of England | 7–11 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| Courthill Infant School 354 pupils | Primary | 4–7 | Good Report | 0.6 mi |
| Lilliput Church of England Infant School 343 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–7 | Good Report | 0.7 mi |
| Ocean Academy Poole 325 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Report | 1.2 mi |
| Livingstone Road Infant School 199 pupils | Primary | 2–7 | Report | 1.2 mi |
| Heatherlands Primary School 616 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 1.2 mi |
| Victoria Education Centre 133 pupils | Non-maintained special school | 3–19 | Report | 1.2 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around, shops and health
Train stations
- Parkstone (Dorset) station 0.5 mi · 9 min walk
- Branksome station 1.2 mi · 24 min walk
- Poole station 1.8 mi · 36 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Jennings Road (W-bound, Broadwater Avenue) 2 min walk
- Jennings Road (E-bound, Broadwater Avenue) 2 min walk
- Luscombe Road (E-bound, Alton Road) 3 min walk
- Durlston Road (N-bound, Sandecotes Road) 3 min walk
GP surgeries
- Shore Medical
Mansfield Road, Parkstone, Poole · 0.8 mi - Evergreen Oak Surgery
43 Commercial Road, Parkstone, Poole · 0.8 mi - Poole Town Surgery
36 Parkstone Road, Poole · 1.5 mi - The Newman Practice (Dr Newmans Surgery)
The Surgery, 36 Parkstone Road, Poole · 1.5 mi
Supermarkets
- Spar Spar Sandbanks Road · 0.5 mi
- Morrisons Daily Morrisons Daily Poole · 0.5 mi
- Asda Express Asda Poole Express Petrol · 0.6 mi
- Tesco Express Tesco Parkstone Bournemouth Rd Express · 0.6 mi
Pharmacies
- Parkstone Pharmacy · 0.6 mi
- Day Lewis Pharmacy · 0.6 mi
- Shore Pharmacy · 0.8 mi
Dentists
- Parkstone Dental Practice · 0.5 mi
- The Endodontic Clinic · 0.5 mi
- Poole Dental Practice · 0.6 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN), NHS England organisation data, and GEOLYTIX Retail Points (open data). Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 10 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
| Income | 10 of 10 |
| Employment | 10 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 10 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 10 of 10 |
| Crime | 10 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 7 of 10 |
| Living environment | 10 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 92.4% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 6.7% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 0.9% | 17.1% |
| Households | 671 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 14.9% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 53.6% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 31.4% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,552 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 100% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 100% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Mobile signal
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| 4G indoors, all 4 networks | 94% | 89% |
| 4G indoors, at least 1 network | 100% | 100% |
| 4G outdoors, all 4 networks | 100% | 99% |
| Calls indoors, all 4 networks | 96% | 92% |
Share of homes across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole with good coverage (Jul 2025). Signal varies street by street; check your exact address on Ofcom's checker. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
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Who lives around Alton Road
Ethnic group
| Here | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 95.6% | 91.3% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 2.1% | 2.8% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 1.5% | 3.4% |
| Other ethnic group | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 0.1% | 1.1% |
Religion
| Here | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 58.9% | 46.8% |
| No religion | 32.6% | 42.2% |
| Not answered | 6.3% | 6.9% |
| Muslim | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 0.7% |
Country of birth
| Here | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.7% | 84.5% |
| Born outside the UK | 8.3% | 15.5% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 46.6% | 32.1% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 17.3% | 14.1% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 15.2% | 19% |
| No qualifications | 8.1% | 15.9% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 6.7% | 9.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.5% | 6% |
| Other qualifications | 1.8% | 2.9% |
General health
| Here | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 58.7% | 47.5% |
| Good health | 29.5% | 34.1% |
| Fair health | 9.3% | 13.1% |
| Bad health | 1.9% | 4.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 1.2% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole | |
|---|---|---|
| 2 cars or vans in household | 49.1% | 27.5% |
| 1 car or van in household | 30.3% | 43.3% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 15.8% | 9.8% |
| No cars or vans in household | 4.8% | 19.4% |
Source: Census 2021 (ONS), via Nomis. Percentages of usual residents or households, as recorded in March 2021.
Figures cover the surrounding neighbourhood (Lower Layer Super Output Area, about 1,500 residents). Full demographics of Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.
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