Castle Lane West
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, England
Reality check: At £320,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 15% 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), 15% 5-year growth.
Workable for families, but noisy/dense environment (35) may concern parents.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Limited connectivity (transport 40, walkability 60). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 15% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Good with limitations — walkable. But environment (35) suggests noise or density, limited nearby services (30).
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Price (£320,000) and connectivity (transport 40) both limit appeal for first-time buyers.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Castle Lane West is located in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, near Bournemouth. Crime is around average for the area, with 97 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is anti-social behaviour. Violent offences account for 38% of reported crimes. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The nearest transport stop is 70m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £320,000, with strong growth of 15% over five years. Based on 139 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 7 schools within 2 km, 7 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 2 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 178m away. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 55 out of 100 for liveability, above the district average.
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
Detached | Freehold | 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 Castle Lane West, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- Queen's Park Leisure Centre 1738m · 22 min walk
- Queens Park Gym 1738m · 22 min walk
libraries (2)
- Castlepoint Library 435m · 5 min walk
- Charminster Library 936m · 12 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Muscliff Park 1094m · 14 min walk
- Rio-Mar Home Park 1128m · 14 min walk
- Moordown Recreation Ground 1437m · 18 min walk
- Stour Valley Arboretum 1702m · 21 min walk
- Winton Recreation Ground 1795m · 22 min walk
schools (5)
- Bournemouth School for Girls 178m · 2 min walk
- The Bishop of Winchester Academy 451m · 6 min walk
- Bournemouth School 642m · 8 min walk
- Queen's Park Infant Academy 707m · 9 min walk
- Muscliff Primary School 921m · 12 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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