Rice Gardens
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for young professionals (good), least for investors (poor). Price data (£190,000) is based on only 1 transaction and may not be reliable.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Decent connectivity, but some areas could be better.
Weak across environment (35), safety (40), or school access (55). Not ideal for children.
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%
Market score 50, liquidity 30. Poor fundamentals — hard to sell, unlikely to grow.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (40), environment (35), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Good entry point at £190,000, but safety (40) needs consideration and environment (35) is below average.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Only 1 transaction recorded. The £190,000 median is not statistically reliable and may reflect unusual sales.
How Life Works Here
Rice Gardens is located in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, near Poole. Crime is around average for the area, with 210 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is anti-social behaviour. Violent offences account for 40% 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 (Rice Gardens) is 50m away. The median property price is £190,000. Based on 1 transaction recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 1 schools within 2 km. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. The nearest school is just 296m away. The profile suggests appeal to both young professionals and first-time buyers. Some market indicators point to a cooling trend. Overall, this street scores 53 out of 100 for liveability, above the district average.
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
Semi-Detached | Freehold | Market: cooling
⚠ Based on only 1 transaction. Market data has low statistical confidence for this street.
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 Rice Gardens, with detailed information for each.
libraries (2)
- Upton Country Park Community Library 1132m · 14 min walk
- Hamworthy Library 1861m · 23 min walk
parks & green spaces (2)
- Upton Country Park 965m · 12 min walk
- Ham Common 1282m · 16 min walk
schools (3)
- Bayside Academy 296m · 4 min walk
- The Cornerstone Academy 1697m · 21 min walk
- Twin Sails Infant and Nursery School 1790m · 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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