Holdenhurst 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. The environment (35/100) is urban and dense — not for everyone.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Decent connectivity, but some areas could be better.
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%
Decent connectivity, but some areas could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Moderate investment case — reasonable liquidity, stable market. But environment limits appeal.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (15), environment (35). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Good entry point at £165,000, but safety (15) needs consideration and environment (35) is below average.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Safety score 15/100 — crime rates are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
How Life Works Here
Holdenhurst 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 dominates reports. 163 violent offences were recorded (41% of total). Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The closest is Jeako (hairdresser, 15m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (Stewart Close) is 86m away. The median property price is £165,000, though prices have fallen 15% over five years. Based on 150 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. The local area has a moderate population, with a high proportion of rented accommodation. There are 6 schools within 2 km, 6 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 436m away. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. The profile suggests appeal to both young professionals and first-time buyers. Some market indicators point to a cooling trend. Overall, this street scores 50 out of 100 for liveability. 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)
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: hot
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 Holdenhurst Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- Lions of Judah Boxing Academy 681m · 8 min walk
- Queens Park Gym 1015m · 13 min walk
hospitals (1)
- Sexual Health Dorset 939m · 12 min walk
libraries (4)
- Springbourne Library 288m · 4 min walk
- Boscombe Library 1408m · 18 min walk
- Charminster Library 1736m · 22 min walk
- Boscombe Library 1839m · 23 min walk
parks & green spaces (4)
- Knyveton Gardens 488m · 6 min walk
- The Secret Garden 508m · 6 min walk
- Nursery Garden 693m · 9 min walk
- Churchill Gardens 755m · 9 min walk
schools (5)
- Bethany Church of England Junior School 437m · 6 min walk
- Malmesbury Park Primary School 437m · 6 min walk
- St Clement's and St John's Church of England Infant School 550m · 7 min walk
- Livingstone Academy Bournemouth 1160m · 14 min walk
- Queen's Park Infant Academy 1946m · 24 min walk
Transport Links
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- Lansdowne Mews — Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole42
- Stewart Close — Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole47
- Stewart Mews — Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole47
- Oxford Road — Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole39
- Northcote Road — Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole48
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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