BH15 4AJ postcode in Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
BH15 4AJ is a postcode in Poole, in the Hamworthy ward of Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole. It is in the Poole parliamentary constituency and the Dorset police force area, and has been in use since January 1980.
Where BH15 4AJ is, and what is near it
- BH15 4AJ
- Other postcodes in BH15 4: press one for its page
- 4 schools
- 2 railway stations
- 3 GP practices
- 3 bus stops
- 1 EV charging point
- Further out, with the distance
Points are centre points, not buildings, and nothing drawn is a boundary. Names in italics are council wards: we hold no town or village names here. Open this area on OpenStreetMap (latitude 50.7096, longitude -1.9925)
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) Postcode Directory, August 2026, loaded 20 October 2026; schools: Department for Education; stations and bus stops: Department for Transport; GP practices: NHS England; charging points: © OpenStreetMap contributors, Open Database Licence; roads, rivers and built-up areas: Contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right 2026; street map: Ordnance Survey, OS Open Zoomstack, Open Government Licence v3.0, drawn with MapLibre. How we use them
Who looks after BH15 4AJ?
- Bournemouth, Christchurch and PooleCouncil, for all local services Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole: bins, council tax, planning
- Council tax bandSet for each home, not for a postcode. The bands and a year's charge around BH15 4AJ Check a council tax band on GOV.UK
- DorsetPolice force area
- PooleParliamentary constituency. Its MP is Neil Duncan-Jordan (Labour), as Parliament lists them. Contact Neil Duncan-Jordan
ONS places a whole postcode in one council, one ward and one constituency, from a single point. A few postcodes cross a boundary, so an address at the edge can belong to the one next door. Your council tax bill or your poll card settles it for your address.
Council, police force area and constituency: ONS Postcode Directory, August 2026. The MP: UK Parliament, read 14 October 2026.
What broadband can you get at BH15 4AJ?
72% of the homes and businesses at BH15 4AJ can get superfast broadband (30 Mbit/s or more) from a line, and none gigabit, Ofcom says.
Share of homes and businesses that can get it
Gigabit (1,000 Mbit/s)
Superfast (30 Mbit/s or more)
Source: Ofcom, Connected Nations, Spring 2026, data for January 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
When are the bins collected at BH15 4AJ?
BinDayBuddy has not read Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council's days for BH15 4AJ today. It reads them from the council's own system when you ask.
Check the bin days for BH15 4AJ on BinDayBuddySource: BinDayBuddy, built from councils' own collection systems and public data. BinDayBuddy is run by Towpath Digital, which also runs this site. How we use it
Is BH15 4AJ at risk of flooding?
From rivers and the sea, long term
High riskThe Environment Agency counts 74 homes and businesses at BH15 4AJ. 16 are in an area at high risk of flooding from rivers or the sea, and 33 more at a lower risk.
High: 3.3% or more a year (1 in 30). Medium: 1% to 3.3% a year. Low: 0.1% to 1% a year. Very low: under 0.1% a year (1 in 1,000). Each band is the chance of flooding in any one year.
Rivers and the sea only, for the land around buildings, not each building. GOV.UK's checker answers for one address, surface water included.
Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea (postcodes in areas at risk), published 6 July 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0.
From surface water, across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
The Environment Agency publishes this for the whole council, not for BH15 4AJ: 2,369 properties in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole are at high risk (1.1% of all its properties). All the figures for Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Surface Water, properties at risk by local authority, version 2025-09, listed 18 September 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Flood warnings
The centre of BH15 4AJ is not in any of the Environment Agency's flood warning or alert areas. Part of the postcode may still be, so check your own address when you sign up.
Sign up for flood warnings, free, on GOV.UK Check flood risk at another postcodeSource: Environment Agency, flood warning areas read 17 October 2026. Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use these
What do homes sell for near BH15 4AJ?
Homes in BH15 4 sold for a typical £317,250 in the 12 months to August 2026, across 118 sales, down 2.3% on the 12 months before, HM Land Registry's figures show.
- Detached £365,000 33 sales
- Semi-detached £327,000 35 sales
- Terraced £283,500 24 sales
- Flat or maisonette £205,500 26 sales
Each bar is that kind's typical price, against the most expensive kind here.
Across the whole BH15 district: a typical £325,000 from 401 sales.
How we work this out: house prices by postcodeSource: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, files dated 28 September 2026. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2021. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Homes sold in BH15 4AJ
HM Land Registry records no standard sales of homes in BH15 4AJ from January 2024 to August 2026. The prices above are for the homes around it.
Sales at market value to a private buyer; the latest months are not complete. Own or live in a home listed here and would rather it were not? Ask us to take it off.
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, files dated 28 September 2026. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2021. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Food hygiene ratings at BH15 4AJ
The Food Standards Agency lists 2 food businesses at BH15 4AJ. Each opens the agency's own page for it, with what the council's inspector found.
Ratings run from 5, very good, to 0, urgent improvement necessary. A rating comes from the business's last inspection, and can change at the next.
Food hygiene ratings, from the Food Standards AgencySource: Food Standards Agency, food hygiene ratings as published on 23 October 2026. Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
What council tax band are homes near BH15 4AJ?
The Valuation Office Agency counts about 610 homes in the neighbourhood around BH15 4AJ. The largest share of them, 25%, are in council tax band A. More were built from 2000 to 2009 than in any other period (56%). A home's own band is set for that home: check it on GOV.UK.
Council tax bands, and a year's council tax
Band D in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole for 2026‑27: £2,436. For the bands the homes here are in, a year's council tax runs from £1,624 (band A) to £3,518 (band F); band A, the most common, is £1,624.
| Band | Homes around here | A year |
|---|---|---|
| Band A | about 150 (25%) | £1,624 |
| Band B | about 140 (23%) | £1,894 |
| Band C | about 140 (23%) | £2,165 |
| Band D | about 130 (21%) | £2,436 |
| Band E | about 40 (7%) | £2,977 |
| Band F | about 10 (2%) | £3,518 |
| Band G | fewer than 5 | £4,059 |
| Band H | fewer than 5 | £4,871 |
When the homes were built
- 18% Before 1900
- 3% 1900 to 1918
- 3% 1919 to 1939
- None 1945 to 1964
- 5% 1965 to 1982
- 3% 1983 to 1999
- 56% 2000 to 2009
- 10% 2010 to 2019
- 2% 2020 or later
1945 to 1964: none of the homes the VOA counts here.
Averages for Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole before discounts, not any one home's bill.
Council tax: Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, Council Tax levels set by local authorities in England 2026 to 2027, Table 10, published 25 March 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Counts for the neighbourhood the centre of BH15 4AJ is in (ONS area E01034284), rounded by the VOA.
Check one home's band on GOV.UKSource: Valuation Office Agency, Council Tax: stock of properties, at 31 March 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which schools are near BH15 4AJ?
The nearest open schools to BH15 4AJ, in a straight line. Distance is not a catchment.
Primary
Source: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools, read 17 October 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. Each school opens its own record there. How we use it
Where is the nearest station to BH15 4AJ?
The nearest railway station to the centre of BH15 4AJ is Poole Rail Station, 1.3 km away in a straight line.
- Poole Rail Station Railway station 1.3 kmCycle
- Hamworthy Rail Station Railway station 2.6 kmCycle
Straight-line distances from the centre point, not routes. Walk: under 1.2 km. Cycle: 1.2 to 5 km. Drive: further.
3 bus stops within 400 metres, the nearest Carters Quay, 343 m away.
More stations near BH15 4AJ, and how we find themSource: Department for Transport, NaPTAN, read 17 October 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which GP surgeries are near BH15 4AJ?
The nearest GP practices to the centre of BH15 4AJ, in a straight line. Each sets the area it takes patients from. In England, each opens its page at the Care Quality Commission, which inspects and rates it.
- Poole Town Surgery Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report March 2020, over 3 years old · Phone 01202 670111 1.6 kmCycle
- The Newman Practice (Dr Newmans Surgery) Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report March 2020, over 3 years old · Phone 01202 338979 1.6 kmCycle
- The Adam Practice Care Quality Commission rating: Outstanding CQC report March 2019, over 3 years old · Phone 01202 679234 1.8 kmCycle
Source: NHS England, Organisation Data Service (GP practices), read 17 October 2026; ratings: Care Quality Commission, 1 October 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Where can I charge an electric car near BH15 4AJ?
The nearest charging points to the centre of BH15 4AJ, as OpenStreetMap had them on 20 October 2026:
- Mer Charging point · 2 chargers · CHAdeMO · up to 50 kW 650 mWalk
- Seldown Charging point · 2 chargers 1.4 kmCycle
- InstaVolt Charging point · 2 chargers · CCS, CHAdeMO · up to 120 kW 1.7 kmCycle
OpenStreetMap is mapped by volunteers. It does not have every charger, and not every one it has gives its speed or plugs. Check a charger's own app before you set off.
See more chargers on Open Charge MapSource: © OpenStreetMap contributors, Open Database Licence, map as of 20 October 2026. How we use it
Which dentists are near BH15 4AJ?
The nearest to the centre of BH15 4AJ, in a straight line. Those in England open their page at the Care Quality Commission, which inspects them. It gives few dentists a rating.
- Smile Care Dental Hamworthy Phone 0844 576 9385 1.0 kmWalk
- Park Dental Phone 01202 674822 1.6 kmCycle
- Dorset Dental Clinic Phone 01202 973300 1.6 kmCycle
Source: Care Quality Commission (directory of 14 October 2026), Open Government Licence v3.0. This uses Care Quality Commission information. How we use it
Which hospitals are nearest to BH15 4AJ?
The nearest NHS and private hospitals and clinics in England, in a straight line, with the Care Quality Commission's latest overall rating. One in Wales or Scotland may be nearer.
- The Harbour Hospital Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report February 2022, over 3 years old · Phone 01202 244200 1.8 kmCycle
- Poole Hospital 1.9 kmCycle
Not every hospital has an accident and emergency department. In an emergency, call 999.
Source: Care Quality Commission (directory of 14 October 2026, ratings of 1 October 2026), Open Government Licence v3.0. This uses Care Quality Commission information. How we use it
Which care homes are near BH15 4AJ?
The nearest care homes to the centre of BH15 4AJ, in a straight line, with the Care Quality Commission's latest overall rating.
- Dorset House Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report September 2022, over 3 years old · Phone 01202 672427 1.5 kmCycle
- Kingland House Residential Home Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report February 2025 · Phone 01202 675411 1.6 kmCycle
- Upton Bay Care Home Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report May 2022, over 3 years old · Phone 01202 679529 2.0 kmCycle
Source: Care Quality Commission (directory of 14 October 2026, ratings of 1 October 2026), Open Government Licence v3.0. This uses Care Quality Commission information. How we use it
Which pharmacies are near BH15 4AJ?
The nearest NHS pharmacies to the centre of BH15 4AJ, in a straight line. Those in England show the opening hours they gave the NHS (list published July 2026) and open their page on the NHS website. A few work online or by post only: check before you go.
- Asda Pharmacy, Asda Store Mon to Sat 9am to 12:30pm, 1pm to 4:30pm, 5pm to 9pm; Sun 10am to 4pm · Phone 01202 207010 1.0 kmWalk
- Boots, 190-196 High Street Mon to Sat 9am to 5:30pm; Sun closed · Phone 01202 681377 1.3 kmCycle
- Rowlands Pharmacy, 14 Parkstone Rd Mon to Fri 9am to 1pm, 1:20pm to 5:30pm; Sat 9am to 12pm; Sun closed · Phone 01202 677932 1.6 kmCycle
Hours can change on bank holidays. For urgent help when a pharmacy is closed, call NHS 111.
Source: NHS Business Services Authority (phone numbers: NHS Organisation Data Service), Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which vets are near BH15 4AJ?
The nearest vets to the centre of BH15 4AJ on OpenStreetMap, in a straight line. Each opens its entry on the map, with its opening hours and website where they are mapped.
- The Pet Practice 2.6 kmCycle
- Medivet 2.9 kmCycle
- Vets4Pets 4.0 kmCycle
OpenStreetMap may not have every vet. Out of hours, ring your own vet’s number first: the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons says vets in practice must arrange round-the-clock emergency first aid and pain relief, themselves or through another service.
Source: © OpenStreetMap contributors, Open Database Licence, map as of 20 October 2026. How we use it
Is BH15 4AJ in a conservation area?
The centre of BH15 4AJ is not in any conservation area, listed building, tree preservation area, green belt or protected landscape that planning.data.gov.uk holds. Not every council has sent all its data, so check with the council before relying on it.
Source: planning.data.gov.uk, asked at the postcode's centre point. Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
How much crime is there near BH15 4AJ?
Police.uk records 298 crimes and reports of anti-social behaviour within a mile of the centre of BH15 4AJ in August 2026, the latest month it has published.
Also: other theft 12, drugs 8, burglary 7, other crime 3, possession of weapons 2, robbery 1.
Police.uk places each report at a nearby point, so this is an area, not a street.
Your local policing team on Police.uk How we work this out: crime by postcode, with the last 12 monthsSource: data.police.uk, from its download of 30 September 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
The official record for BH15 4AJ
- Ward
- Hamworthy
- Parish
- Poole
- Region
- South West
- Country
- England
- Built-up area
- Poole
- Rural or urban
- Urban, nearer to a major town or city
- In use since
- January 1980
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) Postcode Directory, August 2026, loaded 20 October 2026. See all our data sources
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