Belben Road
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, England
Reality check: At £280,000, this is a premium entry point. Modest 5% growth over 5 years. However, car dependency limits the tenant pool and long-term upside.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Moderate investment case — reasonable liquidity, 5% growth, stable market. But car dependency narrows tenant pool, environment limits appeal.
Schools and safety are acceptable, but the dense urban environment (4/100) is not family-friendly. Noise, pollution, or lack of green space are concerns.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Limited connectivity (transport 20, walkability 25). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Moderate investment case — reasonable liquidity, 5% growth, stable market. But car dependency narrows tenant pool, environment limits appeal.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Safe area, but environment (4/100) — noise, density, or air quality — is not suited to a quiet retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Price (£280,000) and connectivity (transport 20) both limit appeal for first-time buyers.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Transport score 20/100. Daily tasks likely require a car. Limited public transport options within walking distance.
Low walkability (25) and transport (20) narrow the pool of potential renters. Consider whether the yield justifies the risk.
Environment score 4/100 is low for a location with limited urban amenities. Nearby road noise, industrial activity, or air quality issues may affect quality of life.
Transport score 20/100 with no significant infrastructure planned. Car dependency limits property appeal and constrains future value growth.
How Life Works Here
Belben Road is located in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, near Poole. Crime is around average for the area, with 147 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is anti-social behaviour. Violent offences account for 37% of reported crimes. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The nearest public transport is 329m away. The median property price is £280,000, with moderate growth of 5% over five years. Based on 15 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates, with larger households suggesting families. There are 3 schools within 2 km, 3 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The surrounding environment — limited green space and high density — may not suit families seeking a quieter setting. The data suggests this area could appeal to property investors. Some market indicators point to a cooling trend. Overall, this street scores 43 out of 100 for liveability, in the lower quartile for 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
Semi-Detached | Freehold | Market: warm
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 Belben Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- TeamSport Bournemouth 737m · 9 min walk
- PureGym 1152m · 14 min walk
libraries (3)
- Rossmore Library 1295m · 16 min walk
- Bearwood community library 1676m · 21 min walk
- Bearwood primary school community library 1867m · 23 min walk
parks & green spaces (3)
- Canford Bottom nature reserve 1430m · 18 min walk
- Turbary Common Local Nature Reserve 1446m · 18 min walk
- Canford Heath Nature Reserve 1669m · 21 min walk
schools (5)
- Winchelsea School 673m · 8 min walk
- St Aldhelm's Academy 1299m · 16 min walk
- Heathlands Primary Academy 1724m · 22 min walk
- Bearwood Primary and Nursery School 1867m · 23 min walk
- Ad Astra Infant School 1931m · 24 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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