Links 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.
Market data is decent (liquidity 70, market 65).
Schools and safety are acceptable, but the dense urban environment (8/100) is not family-friendly. Noise, pollution, or lack of green space are concerns.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Limited connectivity (transport 50, walkability 45). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Market data is decent (liquidity 70, market 65).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Safe area, but environment (8/100) — noise, density, or air quality — is not suited to a quiet retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Out of reach (£1,060,000) or poorly connected (transport 50). Not viable as a first purchase.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Links Road is located in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, near Poole. Crime levels are below the local average (49 incidents in 12 months). Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. Public transport is accessible, with rail and bus stops within reach. The nearest is about 307m away. The median property price is £1,060,000, with a slight decline of 9% over five years. Based on 16 transactions recorded since 2014. The area has a notable retired population. There are 4 schools within 2 km, 4 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. The surrounding environment — limited green space and high density — may not suit families seeking a quieter setting. Some market indicators point to a cooling trend. 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), 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
Detached | Freehold | Market: warm
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 Links Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- Sustudio 1312m · 16 min walk
- Everlast Gyms 1817m · 23 min walk
hospitals (3)
- Renova 1357m · 17 min walk
- Madeira Medical Centre 1420m · 18 min walk
- Branksome Clinic 1649m · 21 min walk
libraries (4)
- Branksome Library 1436m · 18 min walk
- Canford Cliffs Library 1558m · 20 min walk
- Parkstone Library 1806m · 23 min walk
- Parkstone Library 1809m · 23 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- The Japanese Garden, Compton Acres 1027m · 13 min walk
- The Italian Garden, Compton Acres 1028m · 13 min walk
- Palm Court, Compton Acres 1062m · 13 min walk
- The Heather Garden, Compton Acres 1066m · 13 min walk
- Compton Acres 1069m · 13 min walk
schools (5)
- Lilliput Church of England Infant School 974m · 12 min walk
- Courthill Infant School 1135m · 14 min walk
- Victoria Education Centre 1375m · 17 min walk
- Baden-Powell and St Peter's Church of England Junior School 1426m · 18 min walk
- Heatherlands Primary School 1781m · 22 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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