Approach Road, Poole
House prices, sold prices and local information for BH14 8BH.
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At a glance
3 property sales on Approach Road, Poole have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. The most recent sale was on 16 Oct 2017. Most sales here are semi-detached homes, which have sold for an average of £317,500.
House prices on Approach Road compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Approach Road has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all BH14 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 60% freehold and 40% leasehold across 5 recorded sales. Lease extension calculator.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached | 2 | £317,500 | 16 Oct 2017 |
| Flat | 1 | £190,000 | 19 Feb 2016 |
Sold prices on Approach Road
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 1, 20B, Approach Road BH14 8BH | 22 Mar 2019 | £194,000 | Other | Leasehold |
| 16, Approach Road BH14 8BH | 16 Oct 2017 | £305,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 10, Approach Road BH14 8BH | 28 Sep 2016 | £330,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| Park View, 1, Approach Road BH14 8BH | 10 Jun 2016 | £500,000 | Other | Freehold |
| Flat 4, 20B, Approach Road BH14 8BH | 19 Feb 2016 | £190,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
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.
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Crime and flood risk near Approach Road
Crime
217 crimes were reported within about a mile of Approach Road in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Higher crime than about 50% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Anti-social behaviour | 63 |
| Violence & sexual offences | 58 |
| Shoplifting | 24 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 20 |
| Vehicle crime | 15 |
| Other theft | 13 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Approach Road is in or near 4 Environment Agency flood areas:
- East coast of Dorset Flood alert area
- Lower Stour and tributaries 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 Approach Road
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baden-Powell and St Peter's Church of England Junior School 718 pupils | Primary Church of England | 7–11 | Report | 0.2 mi |
| Bournemouth Collegiate Preparatory School 238 pupils | Other independent school Christian | 2–11 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| Ocean Academy Poole 325 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| Courthill Infant School 354 pupils | Primary | 4–7 | Good Report | 0.7 mi |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Poole 379 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 4–11 | Report | 0.9 mi |
| Livingstone Road Infant School 199 pupils | Primary | 2–7 | Report | 0.9 mi |
| Livingstone Road Junior School 204 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Good Report | 0.9 mi |
| Longfleet Church of England Primary School 627 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Report | 1.0 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 0.1 mi · 3 min walk
- Branksome station 1.4 mi · 28 min walk
- Poole station 1.4 mi · 29 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Ashley Cross (W-bound, Commercial Road) 2 min walk
- Parkstone Railway Station (opp, Station Road) 2 min walk
- Ashley Cross (S-bound, Salterns Road) 3 min walk
- Ashley Cross (N-bound, Britannia Road) 3 min walk
GP surgeries
- Evergreen Oak Surgery
43 Commercial Road, Parkstone, Poole · 0.3 mi - Shore Medical
Mansfield Road, Parkstone, Poole · 0.6 mi - Poole Town Surgery
36 Parkstone Road, Poole · 1.1 mi - The Newman Practice (Dr Newmans Surgery)
The Surgery, 36 Parkstone Road, Poole · 1.1 mi
Supermarkets
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Poole - Ashley Cross · 0.1 mi
- Spar Spar Sandbanks Road · 0.3 mi
- Asda Express Asda Highland New Convenience Express Petrol · 0.5 mi
- Morrisons Daily Morrisons Daily Poole · 0.6 mi
Pharmacies
- Parkstone Pharmacy · 0.1 mi
- Shore Pharmacy · 0.6 mi
- Bryant Pharmacy · 0.6 mi
Dentists
- Poole Dental Practice · 0.1 mi
- Moonfleet Dental Health Centre · 0.2 mi
- Mr B J Richardson & Mr C M Winterbottom · 0.5 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 8 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 | 6 of 10 |
| Employment | 7 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 9 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 8 of 10 |
| Crime | 5 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 7 of 10 |
| Living environment | 4 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 61.0% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 34.2% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 4.8% | 17.1% |
| Households | 1,023 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 14.9% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 63.1% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 22.0% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,931 |
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 Approach Road
Ethnic group
| Here | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 93% | 91.3% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 2.9% | 3.4% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 2.4% | 2.8% |
| Other ethnic group | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 0.7% | 1.1% |
Religion
| Here | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 48.2% | 46.8% |
| No religion | 44% | 42.2% |
| Not answered | 5.6% | 6.9% |
| Muslim | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | – |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% |
Country of birth
| Here | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.4% | 84.5% |
| Born outside the UK | 13.6% | 15.5% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 42.9% | 32.1% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 18% | 19% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 11.7% | 14.1% |
| No qualifications | 11.4% | 15.9% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 8.6% | 9.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.7% | 6% |
| Other qualifications | 2.6% | 2.9% |
General health
| Here | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 52.8% | 47.5% |
| Good health | 32.2% | 34.1% |
| Fair health | 11.3% | 13.1% |
| Bad health | 2.5% | 4.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 1.2% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 53.2% | 43.3% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 22.9% | 27.5% |
| No cars or vans in household | 18.1% | 19.4% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 5.8% | 9.8% |
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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Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Band D is £2,436 a year (Band A £1,624). See every band.
Estate agents near Approach Road
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- Thomas & Rawson 0.5 mi
- Thacker & Revitt 0.6 mi
- Grey's 0.6 mi
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