Heathcote Road
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, England
Reality check: Despite being classified as residential, this area has a busy, transport-oriented character. Best suited to young professionals who tolerate urban intensity.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Transport (90) and walkability (75) are strong. with excellent local amenities. Good for commuting and social life.
Workable for families, but safety (40) and noisy/dense environment (35) may concern parents.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Transport (90) and walkability (75) are strong. with excellent local amenities. Good for commuting and social life.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Market data is decent (liquidity 50, market 55). but no clear growth trend limits upside.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Good with limitations — good daily access, walkable. But environment (35) suggests noise or density.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Accessible entry point with solid connectivity. A practical first purchase.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
High transport (90) and access (87) with poor environment (35). This area functions more as a transport and commercial zone than a residential neighbourhood.
How Life Works Here
Heathcote Road is located in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, near Bournemouth. Crime is around average for the area, with 278 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is violence and sexual offences. Violent offences account for 38% of reported crimes. Daily amenities are excellent, with 7 facilities within walking distance, including hairdresser (2), cafe (1), and convenience (1). The closest is Boscombe Library (library, 28m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (Ashley Road) is 125m away. The median property price is £154,000. Based on 8 transactions recorded since 2014. The local area has a moderate population, with a high proportion of rented accommodation. There are 8 schools within 2 km, 8 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 2 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 458m away. This street may particularly suit young professionals. Overall, this street scores 66 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 1% within 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)
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
Flat/Maisonette | 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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Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Heathcote Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- Majestic Gym 463m · 6 min walk
- The Engine Room 815m · 10 min walk
hospitals (3)
- BEC Treatment Centre 366m · 5 min walk
- AECC Clinic 471m · 6 min walk
- Sexual Health Dorset 549m · 7 min walk
libraries (3)
- Boscombe Library 30m · 0 min walk
- Pokesdown & Southbourne Library 1117m · 14 min walk
- Springbourne Library 1300m · 16 min walk
parks & green spaces (3)
- The Orchard Garden 264m · 3 min walk
- Shelley Park 471m · 6 min walk
- Boscombe Overcliff Gardens 610m · 8 min walk
schools (5)
- Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School 459m · 6 min walk
- King's Park Academy 522m · 6 min walk
- St Clement's and St John's Church of England Infant School 891m · 11 min walk
- St James' Church of England Primary Academy 1085m · 14 min walk
- Avonwood Primary School 1361m · 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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