Carnarvon Road
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, England
Reality check: Good connectivity and walkability suit a professional lifestyle. Safety score of 25 is worth considering, especially at night. The environment (35/100) is urban and dense — not for everyone.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Decent connectivity, but some areas could be better.
Safety score of 25 is the main barrier. School proximity doesn't compensate for high crime.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Decent connectivity, but some areas could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Market data is decent (liquidity 50, market 55). but no clear growth trend limits upside.
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%
Possible first step at £211,565 — price is manageable but connectivity (50) or environment (35) may be a compromise.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Safety score 25/100 — crime rates are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
Family score 30 and safety 25. School access or quality combined with safety concerns make this challenging for families.
How Life Works Here
Carnarvon Road is located in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, near Bournemouth. Crime is a significant concern, with 529 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Anti-social behaviour dominates reports. 192 violent offences were recorded (36% of total). This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transit area rather than a typical residential street. Daily amenities are excellent, with 10 facilities within walking distance, including fast_food (3), convenience (2), and hairdresser (2). The closest is Darin (hairdresser, 41m). Public transport is accessible, with rail and bus stops within reach. The nearest is about 119m away. The median property price is £211,565. Based on 6 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates, with smaller households typical of singles or couples. There are 4 schools within 2 km, 4 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. The profile suggests appeal to both young professionals and first-time buyers. Overall, this street scores 51 out of 100 for liveability. Note that the composite score masks a serious safety concern that may outweigh other strengths for many residents.
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
Terraced | Freehold | Market: stable
Based on 6 transactions. Moderate sample — prices may not fully represent current market value.
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 Carnarvon Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- Majestic Gym 125m · 2 min walk
- Lions of Judah Boxing Academy 671m · 8 min walk
hospitals (3)
- Sexual Health Dorset 365m · 5 min walk
- BEC Treatment Centre 726m · 9 min walk
- AECC Clinic 926m · 12 min walk
libraries (3)
- Boscombe Library 432m · 5 min walk
- Springbourne Library 946m · 12 min walk
- Pokesdown & Southbourne Library 1569m · 20 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Nursery Garden 356m · 4 min walk
- Churchill Gardens 376m · 5 min walk
- The Orchard Garden 473m · 6 min walk
- The Secret Garden 518m · 6 min walk
- Boscombe Overcliff Gardens 656m · 8 min walk
schools (5)
- St Clement's and St John's Church of England Infant School 516m · 6 min walk
- Bethany Church of England Junior School 603m · 8 min walk
- King's Park Academy 634m · 8 min walk
- Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School 906m · 11 min walk
- Avonwood Primary School 1622m · 20 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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