Countess Gardens
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for investors (good), 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 — 45% growth, stable market. But car dependency narrows tenant pool, environment limits appeal, slow market turnover.
Workable for families, but safety (45) and noisy/dense environment (35) and transport (30) may concern parents.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Limited connectivity (transport 30, walkability 25). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Moderate investment case — 45% growth, stable market. But car dependency narrows tenant pool, environment limits appeal, slow market turnover.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (45), 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 (£523,750) or poorly connected (transport 30). Not viable as a first purchase.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Low walkability (25) and transport (30) narrow the pool of potential renters. Consider whether the yield justifies the risk.
Median price £523,750 based on only 4 transactions. This may not reflect typical local housing — a few high-value sales can skew the median significantly.
Environment score 35/100 is low for a location with limited urban amenities. Nearby road noise, industrial activity, or air quality issues may affect quality of life.
How Life Works Here
Countess Gardens is located in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, near Bournemouth. Crime is around average for the area, with 124 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is violence and sexual offences. Violent offences account for 41% 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 387m away (rail and bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £523,750, with strong growth of 45% over five years. Based on 4 transactions recorded since 2014. There are 7 schools within 2 km, 7 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 3 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The profile suggests appeal to both property investors and families. Overall, this street scores 48 out of 100 for liveability, slightly below 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: cooling
⚠ Based on only 4 transactions. Market data has low statistical confidence for this street.
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 Countess Gardens, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- Littledown Centre 640m · 8 min walk
- Queen's Park Leisure Centre 1047m · 13 min walk
- Queens Park Gym 1058m · 13 min walk
- The Engine Room 1359m · 17 min walk
hospitals (3)
- Royal Bournemouth Hospital 964m · 12 min walk
- Sexual Health Dorset 1569m · 20 min walk
- AECC Clinic 1756m · 22 min walk
libraries (5)
- Castlepoint Library 1259m · 16 min walk
- Boscombe Library 1757m · 22 min walk
- Pokesdown & Southbourne Library 1765m · 22 min walk
- Springbourne Library 1785m · 22 min walk
- Charminster Library 1905m · 24 min walk
parks & green spaces (4)
- Littledown Centre 650m · 8 min walk
- Kings Park 780m · 10 min walk
- Kings Park 1093m · 14 min walk
- Kings Park 1093m · 14 min walk
schools (5)
- Avonbourne Boys' Academy 588m · 7 min walk
- Avonwood Primary School 606m · 8 min walk
- Tregonwell Academy 711m · 9 min walk
- King's Park Academy 1295m · 16 min walk
- St James' Church of England Primary Academy 1387m · 17 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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