Balcombe Road
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, England
Reality check: At £675,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 13% growth over 5 years supports the investment case.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 13% 5-year growth.
Workable for families, but noisy/dense environment (19) and school access (45) may concern parents.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Decent connectivity, but walkability (45) could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 13% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Good with limitations — safe. But environment (19) suggests noise or density, limited nearby services (30).
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
At £675,000, this is likely out of reach for most first-time buyers.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Prices grew 13% over 5 years, but environment scores only 19/100. Growth may not be sustainable without local improvements.
How Life Works Here
Balcombe Road is located in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, near Poole. This is a notably low-crime area with only 15 incidents recorded in the past 12 months. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (Wilderton Road) is 244m away. The median property price is £675,000, with moderate growth of 13% over five years. Based on 51 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. The area has a notable retired population. There are 3 schools within 2 km, 3 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. The nearest school is just 476m away. The surrounding environment — limited green space and high density — may not suit families seeking a quieter setting. This street may particularly suit property investors. Some market indicators point to a cooling trend. Overall, this street scores 64 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 2% within its district.
Score Breakdown
Each dimension scored 0-100 from open government data. Source listed under each bar.
police.uk crime data (12-month rolling), LSOA-level area, not street-level
OpenStreetMap amenities within 2km
DfT NaPTAN + TfL stops
DEFRA noise & air quality, OS green space
HM Land Registry price paid data
GIAS schools + Ofsted ratings
OSM footpath density + connectivity
EPC Register — awaiting public API access
Environment Agency flood zones
Property Market
Flat/Maisonette | Leasehold | Market: hot
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Open Government Licence v3.0)
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Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Balcombe Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- Everlast Gyms 1044m · 13 min walk
- Sustudio 1970m · 25 min walk
hospitals (3)
- Branksome Clinic 1562m · 20 min walk
- Madeira Medical Centre 1655m · 21 min walk
- Renova 1976m · 25 min walk
libraries (3)
- Westbourne Library 775m · 10 min walk
- Branksome Library 1449m · 18 min walk
- Canford Cliffs Library 1916m · 24 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Coy Pond Gardens 901m · 11 min walk
- Upper Gardens 1191m · 15 min walk
- Pinecliff Gardens 1877m · 24 min walk
- The Italian Garden, Compton Acres 1947m · 24 min walk
- Palm Court, Compton Acres 1974m · 25 min walk
schools (5)
- Victoria Education Centre 477m · 6 min walk
- Bishop Aldhelm's Church of England Primary School 1342m · 17 min walk
- Heatherlands Primary School 1413m · 18 min walk
- Courthill Infant School 1626m · 20 min walk
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Poole 1815m · 23 min walk
Transport Links
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Data Transparency
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- OS Open Roads — Crown copyright and database right
- HM Land Registry Price Paid Data — Crown copyright
- police.uk crime data — Open Government Licence v3.0
- OpenStreetMap — ODbL licence
- DfT NaPTAN — Open Government Licence v3.0
- GIAS schools data — Crown copyright
- Environment Agency flood data — OGL v3.0
- DEFRA noise and air quality — OGL v3.0
- ONS Census 2021 — Open Government Licence v3.0
All scores are computed from publicly available government and open data. No proprietary data is used. Scores reflect statistical patterns, not guarantees.
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