Elwyn Road
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, England
Reality check: Good connectivity and walkability suit a professional lifestyle. Safety score of 15 is worth considering, especially at night.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Transport (90) and walkability (60) are strong. Good for commuting and social life.
Safety score of 15 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%
Transport (90) and walkability (60) are strong. Good for commuting and social life.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Market score 45, liquidity 30. Poor fundamentals — hard to sell, unlikely to grow.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Good with limitations — good daily access, walkable.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Possible first step at £201,875 — price is manageable but connectivity (90) or environment (58) may be a compromise.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Area safety score 15/100 — crime rates in this area (LSOA, not this specific street) are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
How Life Works Here
Elwyn Road is located in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, near Bournemouth. Crime is a significant concern, with 395 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominate reports. 163 violent offences were recorded (41% of total). Most everyday needs — supermarkets, pharmacies, and cafés — are within a reasonable walk. The closest is Baia-baia (fast food, 14m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (Ophir Gardens) is 57m away. The median property price is £201,875, though prices have fallen 22% over five years. Based on 4 transactions recorded since 2014. The local area has a moderate population, with a high proportion of rented accommodation. There are 4 schools within 2 km, 4 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 373m away. However, high local crime rates are a serious concern for families with children, regardless of school proximity. This street may particularly suit young professionals. Some market indicators point to a cooling trend. Overall, this street scores 54 out of 100 for liveability, above the district average. 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), 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
Terraced | 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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Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Elwyn Road, with detailed information for each.
hospitals (2)
- Sexual Health Dorset 1148m · 14 min walk
- BEC Treatment Centre 1885m · 24 min walk
libraries (4)
- Springbourne Library 565m · 7 min walk
- Boscombe Library 1564m · 20 min walk
- Boscombe Library 1574m · 20 min walk
- Charminster Library 1896m · 24 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Sensory Garden 288m · 4 min walk
- Knyveton Gardens 307m · 4 min walk
- The Secret Garden 666m · 8 min walk
- Nursery Garden 871m · 11 min walk
- Churchill Gardens 956m · 12 min walk
schools (5)
- Malmesbury Park Primary School 374m · 5 min walk
- Bethany Church of England Junior School 564m · 7 min walk
- St Clement's and St John's Church of England Infant School 753m · 9 min walk
- Livingstone Academy Bournemouth 882m · 11 min walk
- King's Park Academy 1484m · 19 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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