Chester Road
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, England
Reality check: At £513,500, this is a premium entry point. Strong 58% 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: 58% 5-year growth.
Schools and safety are acceptable, but the dense urban environment (7/100) 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 40, walkability 45). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: 58% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Safe area, but environment (7/100) — 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%
Out of reach (£513,500) or poorly connected (transport 40). Not viable as a first purchase.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Prices grew 58% over 5 years, but environment scores only 7/100. Growth may not be sustainable without local improvements.
How Life Works Here
Chester Road is located in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, near Poole. Crime is around average for the area, with 107 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is anti-social behaviour. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The nearest transport stop is 431m away (rail and bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £513,500, with exceptional growth of 58% over five years. Based on 8 transactions recorded since 2014. The area has a notable retired population. There are 1 schools within 2 km. The surrounding environment — limited green space and high density — may not suit families seeking a quieter setting. This street may particularly suit property investors. Overall, this street scores 45 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
Detached | Leasehold | Market: stable
Based on 8 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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Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Chester Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- Sustudio 1265m · 16 min walk
- Everlast Gyms 1667m · 21 min walk
hospitals (3)
- Renova 1267m · 16 min walk
- Madeira Medical Centre 1959m · 24 min walk
- Branksome Clinic 1988m · 25 min walk
libraries (3)
- Westbourne Library 968m · 12 min walk
- Canford Cliffs Library 1200m · 15 min walk
- Branksome Library 1819m · 23 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Pinecliff Gardens 1173m · 15 min walk
- The Italian Garden, Compton Acres 1291m · 16 min walk
- Palm Court, Compton Acres 1315m · 16 min walk
- Compton Acres 1359m · 17 min walk
- Canford Cliffs Chine 1602m · 20 min walk
schools (4)
- Victoria Education Centre 1041m · 13 min walk
- Courthill Infant School 1813m · 23 min walk
- Lilliput Church of England Infant School 1882m · 24 min walk
- Heatherlands Primary 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. Limited data available for this street — interpret scores with caution.
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