About BH15 2BW
BH15 2BW scores 62/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in local amenities and healthcare — with Co-op Wimborne Road Poole about 5 minutes' walk away. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, BH15 2BW is a mixed, mid-ranking neighbourhood — IMD decile 4/10, ranked 10,853 of 32,844 neighbourhoods in England. The Index of Multiple Deprivation is the UK government's official measure of relative deprivation, refreshed roughly every five years. Housing pressure here is high (IMD housing decile 4/10).
There are 25 schools within the typical catchment area, including 1 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 19 rated Good. The nearest school is Poole High School (Ofsted: Good), within a short walk.
There were 17 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a moderate level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 9 GP surgeries, 2 hospitals and 12 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is DORSET BOWEL CANCER SCREENING CENTRE, about 9 minutes' walk away. The nearest hospital is ST MARY'S HOSPITAL, about 8 minutes' walk away. A pharmacy is about 8 minutes' walk away.
The nearest rail stations are Poole Rail Station (Train, about 7 minutes' walk away). There are also 27 bus stops within walking distance.
The location is in Flood Zone 1 (low risk — less than a 1 in 1,000 annual chance of river or sea flooding). road traffic noise is low (about 45 dB Lden).
There are 8 green spaces within walking distance, totalling 7.5 hectares of parks and outdoor space. The nearest is Park (4.3 ha), about 4 minutes' walk away. It also lies just beside a open access land (0.7 mi away), adding open countryside that isn't recorded as a formal park.
There are 33 supermarkets in the wider area, including The Southern Co-operative, Asda, Tesco, Marks and Spencer and others. The nearest is Co-op Wimborne Road Poole, about 5 minutes' walk away. A public library is about 9 minutes' walk away.
Sources: DfE/Ofsted, UK Police API, NHS ODS, NaPTAN, Environment Agency, Ordnance Survey, Natural England, DEFRA, Geolytix and Arts Council England. For an interactive map view, explore BH15 2BW on NestScope.