Roumelia Lane
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, England
Reality check: Good connectivity and walkability suit a professional lifestyle. Safety score of 25 is worth considering, especially at night. The environment (35/100) is urban and dense — not for everyone. Price data (£309,000) is based on only 2 transactions and may not be reliable.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Transport (50) and walkability (90) are strong. with excellent local amenities. Good for commuting and social life.
Safety score of 25 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%
Transport (50) and walkability (90) are strong. with excellent local amenities. Good for commuting and social life.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Moderate investment case — 45% growth, stable market. But environment limits appeal, slow market turnover.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Good with limitations — good daily access, walkable. But environment (35) suggests noise or density.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
At £309,000, affordability is the main stretch. Transport (50) and services (100) help.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Safety score 25/100 — crime rates are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
Only 2 transactions recorded. The £309,000 median is not statistically reliable and may reflect unusual sales.
How Life Works Here
Roumelia Lane is located in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, near Bournemouth. Crime is a significant concern, with 529 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Anti-social behaviour dominates reports. 192 violent offences were recorded (36% of total). This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transit area rather than a typical residential street. Daily amenities are excellent, with 19 facilities within walking distance, including convenience (6), cafe (3), and bar (2). The closest is Rosie's (cafe, 26m). Public transport is accessible, with rail and bus stops within reach. The nearest is about 188m away. The median property price is £309,000, with strong growth of 45% over five years. Based on 2 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates, with smaller households typical of singles or couples. There are 5 schools within 2 km, 5 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. This street may particularly suit young professionals. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 56 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 15% within its district. 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
Other | Freehold | Market: cooling
⚠ Based on only 2 transactions. 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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Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Roumelia Lane, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- Majestic Gym 56m · 1 min walk
- Lions of Judah Boxing Academy 780m · 10 min walk
hospitals (3)
- Sexual Health Dorset 458m · 6 min walk
- BEC Treatment Centre 638m · 8 min walk
- AECC Clinic 873m · 11 min walk
libraries (3)
- Boscombe Library 392m · 5 min walk
- Springbourne Library 1055m · 13 min walk
- Pokesdown & Southbourne Library 1525m · 19 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Nursery Garden 466m · 6 min walk
- Churchill Gardens 486m · 6 min walk
- The Orchard Garden 490m · 6 min walk
- Boscombe Overcliff Gardens 546m · 7 min walk
- Boscombe Chine Gardens 644m · 8 min walk
schools (5)
- St Clement's and St John's Church of England Infant School 625m · 8 min walk
- King's Park Academy 686m · 9 min walk
- Bethany Church of England Junior School 695m · 9 min walk
- Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School 868m · 11 min walk
- Avonwood Primary School 1658m · 21 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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