Barrack Road
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, England
Reality check: Despite being classified as residential, this area has a busy, transport-oriented character. Best suited to young professionals who tolerate urban intensity.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Transport (100) and walkability (75) are strong. with excellent local amenities. Good for commuting and social life.
Workable for families, but safety (40) and noisy/dense environment (35) may concern parents.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Transport (100) and walkability (75) are strong. with excellent local amenities. Good for commuting and social life.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), affordable entry (£186,000).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Good with limitations — good daily access, walkable. But environment (35) suggests noise or density.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Accessible entry point with solid connectivity. A practical first purchase.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
High transport (100) and access (75) with poor environment (35). This area functions more as a transport and commercial zone than a residential neighbourhood.
How Life Works Here
Barrack Road is located in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, near Christchurch. Crime is around average for the area, with 156 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is anti-social behaviour. Daily amenities are excellent, with 7 facilities within walking distance, including fast_food (3), cafe (2), and convenience (1). The closest is Water Lily (cafe, 32m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (Dragoon Way) is 33m away. The median property price is £186,000, with moderate growth of 1% over five years. Based on 94 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 9 schools within 2 km, 9 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. This street may particularly suit young professionals. Overall, this street scores 68 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 1% 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)
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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Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Barrack Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- Anytime Fitness 1274m · 16 min walk
- Two Riversmeet 1901m · 24 min walk
hospitals (1)
- Christchurch Hospital 626m · 8 min walk
libraries (2)
- Christchurch 1260m · 16 min walk
- Tuckton Library 1445m · 18 min walk
parks & green spaces (4)
- Iford Meadows 412m · 5 min walk
- Druitt Gardens 1221m · 15 min walk
- The Quomps 1492m · 19 min walk
- Seafield Gardens 1789m · 22 min walk
schools (4)
- Christchurch Infant School 561m · 7 min walk
- Christchurch Junior School 606m · 8 min walk
- Twynham School 1125m · 14 min walk
- Twynham Primary School 1255m · 16 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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