Benjamin Road, Poole
House prices, sold prices and local information for BH15 4QU.
At a glance
4 property sales on Benjamin Road, Poole have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. The most recent sale was on 27 Oct 2017. Most sales here are semi-detached homes, which have sold for an average of £251,725. Average sale prices rose from £212,475 in 2016 to £279,250 in 2017 (+31%), though averages on a single street can swing with the mix of homes sold.
House prices on Benjamin Road compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Benjamin Road has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all BH15 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached | 2 | £251,725 | 21 Sep 2017 |
| Flat | 1 | £175,000 | 21 Sep 2016 |
| Detached | 1 | £305,000 | 27 Oct 2017 |
Sold prices on Benjamin Road
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23, Benjamin Road BH15 4QU | 27 Oct 2017 | £305,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 29, Benjamin Road BH15 4QU | 21 Sep 2017 | £253,500 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| Flat 4, Wareham Court, 2, Benjamin Road BH15 4QU | 21 Sep 2016 | £175,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 19, Benjamin Road BH15 4QU | 29 Jan 2016 | £249,950 | Semi-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.
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Crime and flood risk near Benjamin Road
Crime
119 crimes were reported within about a mile of Benjamin Road in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Lower crime than about 50% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 46 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 30 |
| Other theft | 13 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 12 |
| Burglary | 4 |
| Drugs | 4 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Benjamin Road is in or near 4 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
- Poole Harbour at Hamworthy Park 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 Benjamin Road
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Cornerstone Academy 645 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| Hamworthy Park Junior School 458 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| Twin Sails Infant and Nursery School 320 pupils | Primary | 3–7 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| Bayside Academy 180 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 0.7 mi |
| Poole High School 1,891 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Report | 1.5 mi |
| Old Town Infant School and Nursery 178 pupils | Primary | 3–7 | Report | 1.5 mi |
| Yarrells Preparatory School 238 pupils | Other independent school | 0–11 | Report | 1.6 mi |
| Oakdale Junior School 376 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Report | 1.6 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 and local GPs
Train stations
- Hamworthy station 0.6 mi · 12 min walk
- Poole station 1.4 mi · 28 min walk
- Holton Heath station 2.8 mi · 55 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Hamworthy Labour Club (S-bound, Lake Road) 1 min walk
- Hamworthy Labour Club (N-bound, Lake Road) 1 min walk
- Lakeside (N-bound, Lake Road) 2 min walk
- Hamilton Road (S-bound, Lake Road) 2 min walk
GP surgeries
- The Adam Practice
306 Blandford Road, Hamworthy, Poole · 0.3 mi - Poole Town Surgery
36 Parkstone Road, Poole · 1.8 mi - The Newman Practice (Dr Newmans Surgery)
The Surgery, 36 Parkstone Road, Poole · 1.8 mi - The Birchwood Practice
Northmead Drive, Creekmoor, Poole · 1.8 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN) and NHS England practice data. Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 7 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: decile 6 of 10 · Crime: decile 6 of 10.
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 70.0% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 20.8% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 9.2% | 17.1% |
| Households | 1,072 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 15.6% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 59.8% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 24.6% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 2,431 |
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.
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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