Lowther Road
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, England
Reality check: At £214,250, this is a premium entry point. Modest 1% growth over 5 years.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong case: liquid market (score 90).
Weak across environment (35), safety (45), or school access (70). Not ideal for children.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Decent connectivity, but walkability (45) could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: liquid market (score 90).
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%
Possible first step at £214,250 — price is manageable but connectivity (90) or environment (35) may be a compromise.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Lowther Road is located in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, near Bournemouth. Crime is around average for the area, with 113 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is violence and sexual offences. Violent offences account for 42% of reported crimes. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (Methuen Road) is 76m away. The median property price is £214,250, with moderate growth of 1% over five years. Based on 70 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 8 schools within 2 km, 7 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 191m away. This street may particularly suit property investors. Some market indicators point to a cooling trend. Overall, this street scores 59 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 6% 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: hot
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 Lowther Road, with detailed information for each.
hospitals (1)
- Sexual Health Dorset 1543m · 19 min walk
libraries (5)
- Springbourne Library 795m · 10 min walk
- Charminster Library 1498m · 19 min walk
- Boscombe Library 1586m · 20 min walk
- Winton Library 1840m · 23 min walk
- Bournemouth Library 1966m · 25 min walk
parks & green spaces (4)
- Winton Recreation Ground 807m · 10 min walk
- Knyveton Gardens 849m · 11 min walk
- Horseshoe Common 1095m · 14 min walk
- The Secret Garden 1128m · 14 min walk
schools (5)
- Malmesbury Park Primary School 191m · 2 min walk
- Livingstone Academy Bournemouth 1036m · 13 min walk
- Bethany Church of England Junior School 1050m · 13 min walk
- St Clement's and St John's Church of England Infant School 1165m · 15 min walk
- St Luke's Church of England Primary School 1403m · 18 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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