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Coordinates:50.718, -1.936
OS grid ref:SZ 04 90
Dialling code: 01202 (Bournemouth)

Penn Hill is an electoral ward within the unitary authority of Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, covering the suburban area on the edge of Poole. It is largely residential, with a village-style parade of shops, cafés and pubs that serve a mix of families and older residents, and the ward routinely features a mix of Victorian and Edwardian houses alongside later infill and small modern developments.

Geographically the ward sits close to Poole Harbour and is within easy reach of the coast and the popular Sandbanks peninsula, which gives it pleasant access to seaside amenities and coastal walks. Locally there’s a strong community feel, decent schools and green spaces, and the area’s position between Poole and Bournemouth means good commuter links and a relatively stable, middle-to-upper income local economy.

Postcode districts covering Penn Hill

Nearby towns and villages

Neighbouring places

Transport links

  • Airport Bournemouth Airport 5.9 miles9.6 km
  • Airport Southampton Airport 29.9 miles48.2 km
  • Railway station Parkstone Railway Station 0.7 miles1.1 km
  • Railway station Branksome Railway Station 1 mile1.7 km
  • Bus station Poole Bus Station 1.9 miles3 km

Local points of interest

  • Bournemouth International Centre Theatre 2.5 miles4 km
  • Poole Harbour Harbour 3.1 miles4.9 km
  • Studland Beach Beach 3.6 miles5.9 km
  • Dean Court Stadium 4.4 miles7.1 km
  • Bournemouth Aviation Museum Museum 5.7 miles9.2 km
  • Holy Cross Abbey (Stapehill, Dorset, England) Historic site 5.9 miles9.5 km
  • Christchurch Harbour Harbour 8 miles12.9 km
  • Avon Beach Beach 8.9 miles14.3 km
  • Purbeck Hills Hill 9.8 miles15.8 km
  • Hinton Admiral Estate 10.6 miles17 km
  • Crichel House Estate 10.9 miles17.5 km
  • Tarrant Abbey Historic site 10.9 miles17.6 km

Example postcodes in Penn Hill