Portfield Close
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, England
Reality check: Good connectivity and walkability suit a professional lifestyle. 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.
Workable for families, but noisy/dense environment (35) may concern parents.
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 — 6% growth, stable market. But environment limits appeal.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Good with limitations — safe, walkable. But environment (35) suggests noise or density, limited nearby services (30).
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
At £336,000, affordability is the main stretch. Transport (100) and services (30) help.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Portfield Close is located in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, near Christchurch. Crime levels are below the local average (70 incidents in 12 months). 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 (Portfield Road) is 162m away. The median property price is £336,000, with moderate growth of 6% over five years. Based on 8 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. 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 134m away. The profile suggests appeal to both young professionals and families. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. 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
Terraced | Freehold | 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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Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Portfield Close, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- Anytime Fitness 935m · 12 min walk
- Two Riversmeet 1529m · 19 min walk
- East Dorset Indoor Bowls Club 1539m · 19 min walk
hospitals (1)
- Christchurch Hospital 545m · 7 min walk
libraries (2)
- Christchurch 944m · 12 min walk
- Tuckton Library 1450m · 18 min walk
parks & green spaces (3)
- Iford Meadows 864m · 11 min walk
- Druitt Gardens 936m · 12 min walk
- The Quomps 1271m · 16 min walk
schools (4)
- Christchurch Infant School 134m · 2 min walk
- Christchurch Junior School 191m · 2 min walk
- Twynham School 930m · 12 min walk
- Twynham Primary School 1064m · 13 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Avenue Road — Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole67
- York Close — Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole63
- Addiscombe Road — Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole63
- Portfield Road — Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole63
- Douglas Avenue — Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole69
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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