Overview for Osprey Close, POOLE, BH16 5FF

Introduction

Poole is a coastal town and seaport on the south coast of England in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole unitary authority area in Dorset, England. The town is 21 miles (34 km) east of Dorchester and adjoins Bournemouth to the east. Since 1 April 2019, the local authority is Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council. The town had an estimated population of 151,500 (mid-2016 census estimates) making it the second-largest town in the ceremonial county of Dorset. Together with Bournemouth and Christchurch, the conurbation has a total population of nearly 400,000.

The settlement dates back to before the Iron Age. The earliest recorded use of the town's name was in the 12th century when the town began to emerge as an important port, prospering with the introduction of the wool trade. Later, the town had important trade links with North America and, at its peak during the 18th century, it was one of the busiest ports in Britain. In the Second World War, Poole was one of the main departing points for the Normandy landings.

Poole is a tourist resort, attracting visitors with its large natural harbour, history, the Lighthouse arts centre and Blue Flag beaches. The town has a commercial port with cross-Channel freight and passenger ferry services, which connect with the Channel Islands of Jersey and Guernsey, as well as the French port town of Saint-Malo, Brittany.

The headquarters of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) is in Poole, and the Royal Marines have a base in the town's harbour. Despite their names, Poole is the home of The Arts University Bournemouth, the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra and a significant part of Bournemouth University.

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Summary for Osprey Close, POOLE, BH16 5FF

South West
This postcode is in the parish of
Lytchett Minster and Upton
in
Lytchett Matravers & Upton
within
Dorset
Rural/Urban
Urban City and town   ?

Roadworks near BH16 5FF

Today's roadworks within 3 miles
Planned
11
In Progress
27
Completed
9
Cancelled
1

Road Safety near BH16 5FF

Details of personal injury accidents in and around Osprey Close, BH16 5FF that have been reported to Dorset Police over the past 20 years.

Traffic Levels near BH16 5FF

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Poole and nearby Videos From YouTube

A day in Old Harry Rocks, UK / 4k Drone FPV Footage

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Channel: Memory Junkies (View Channel)

Published: 13 Aug 2021

Police

This area is policed by Dorset Police.

Dorset Police split their policing area into 21 separate neighbourhoods and this postcode is in the Purbeck North neighbourhood.

Dorset Police

Purbeck North Neighbourhood Crime

Top 3 Categories

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Violent Crime
Jan 2024
59
Dec 2023
55
Anti-social Behaviour
Jan 2024
26
Dec 2023
27
Other Theft
Jan 2024
17
Dec 2023
7

Member of UK Parliament

This postcode is in the Mid Dorset and North Poole parliamentary constituency.

Mid Dorset and North Poole is a constituency in the South West region of England. The seat has been held by Michael Tomlinson (Conservative) since May 2015.

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Most Recent House Sales for Osprey Close, BH16 5FF

16 OSPREY CLOSE, BH16 5FF
27 Oct 2023
£326,500
27 OSPREY CLOSE, BH16 5FF
17 Mar 2023
£305,000
6 OSPREY CLOSE, BH16 5FF
15 Dec 2022
£660,000
18 OSPREY CLOSE, BH16 5FF
23 Nov 2022
£345,000

Local Petrol Station Prices

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Diesel Standard (B7)
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Diesel Super (B7)
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Coordinates for BH16 5FF

Latitude
50.738958
Longitude
-2.046935

Residents at BH16 5FF

Households
51
Male
76
Female
70
People per Household
2.86

Sunrise and Sunset at BH16 5FF

Sunrise
05:49
Sunset
18:36

Traffic Emission and Congestion Zones

BH16 5FF is not covered by a Traffic Emission or Congestion Zone

Historical Weather Summary

Clear22.55%
Cloudy52.68%
Rain7.18%
Windy17.30%
Other0.29%

Deprivation Index

66.1 England
The lower the score (out of 100),
the more deprived the postcode

Average Energy Performance

Domestic Certificates

Companies Registered at BH16 5FF

Active
3
Inactive
4

Postcode Details for BH16 5FF

Introduced
1 Oct 2017

Recent Updates

17 Mar 2024
Schools Data updated for March 2024
16 Mar 2024
Companies Data updated for February 2024
2 Mar 2024
Police and Crime data updated for January 2024
1 Mar 2024
Energy Performance Certificates (England and Wales) updated January 2024
28 Feb 2024
Sold House Price data updated for January 2024
24 Feb 2024
Added National Park details to Postcodes
18 Feb 2024
Added Traffic Camera Views to Roadworks within London
17 Feb 2024
Schools Data updated for February 2024

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