Chiswell Road
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for investors (fair), least for first-time buyers (poor).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Moderate investment case — 9% growth, stable market. But environment limits appeal.
Weak across environment (35), safety (40), or school access (75). Not ideal for children.
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%
Moderate investment case — 9% growth, stable market. But environment limits appeal.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (40), environment (35), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Out of reach (£450,000) or poorly connected (transport 40). Not viable as a first purchase.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Chiswell Road is located in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, near Poole. Crime is around average for the area, with 170 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 97m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £450,000, with moderate growth of 9% over five years. Based on 5 transactions recorded since 2014. There are 10 schools within 2 km, 10 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 449m away. The profile suggests appeal to both property investors and families. Overall, this street scores 50 out of 100 for liveability.
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: stable
Based on 5 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 Chiswell Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- Ashdown Leisure Centre 732m · 9 min walk
- Bayside Fitness Club 1698m · 21 min walk
hospitals (1)
- Dorset HealthCare NHS Trust 1085m · 14 min walk
libraries (3)
- Canford Heath Library 1195m · 15 min walk
- Oakdale Library 1645m · 21 min walk
- Broadstone Library 1775m · 22 min walk
parks & green spaces (3)
- Plainfield Farm Recreation Ground 1163m · 14 min walk
- Pocket Park 1170m · 15 min walk
- St George's playing field 1356m · 17 min walk
schools (5)
- Montacute School 451m · 6 min walk
- Magna Academy 739m · 9 min walk
- Longspee Academy 1043m · 13 min walk
- Canford Heath Infant School 1043m · 13 min walk
- Canford Heath Junior School 1043m · 13 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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