Lytton Road
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, England
Reality check: At £255,950, this is a premium entry point. Modest 3% growth over 5 years. Weak family and environment appeal narrows demand.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Moderate investment case — reasonable liquidity, 3% growth, stable market. But environment limits appeal.
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, 3% growth, 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), 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 £255,950 — 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%
Things You Should Know
Safety score 15/100 — crime rates are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
Family score 35 and safety 15. School access or quality combined with safety concerns make this challenging for families.
How Life Works Here
Lytton 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. Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (Ophir Gardens) is 122m away. The median property price is £255,950, with moderate growth of 3% over five years. Based on 16 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 435m away. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. The profile suggests appeal to both property investors and young professionals. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 49 out of 100 for liveability, slightly below 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)
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: 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 Lytton Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- Lions of Judah Boxing Academy 959m · 12 min walk
hospitals (2)
- Sexual Health Dorset 1149m · 14 min walk
- BEC Treatment Centre 1861m · 23 min walk
libraries (4)
- Springbourne Library 607m · 8 min walk
- Boscombe Library 1534m · 19 min walk
- Boscombe Library 1560m · 20 min walk
- Charminster Library 1964m · 25 min walk
parks & green spaces (4)
- Knyveton Gardens 241m · 3 min walk
- The Secret Garden 658m · 8 min walk
- Nursery Garden 866m · 11 min walk
- Churchill Gardens 957m · 12 min walk
schools (5)
- Malmesbury Park Primary School 435m · 5 min walk
- Bethany Church of England Junior School 552m · 7 min walk
- St Clement's and St John's Church of England Infant School 757m · 10 min walk
- Livingstone Academy Bournemouth 845m · 11 min walk
- King's Park Academy 1492m · 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.
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