South Kinson Drive
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, England
Reality check: At £268,000, this is a premium entry point. Modest 9% growth over 5 years.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Moderate investment case — reasonable liquidity, 9% growth, stable market. But environment limits appeal.
Safety score of 30 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%
Limited connectivity (transport 40, walkability 45). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Moderate investment case — reasonable liquidity, 9% growth, stable market. But environment limits appeal.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (30), environment (35), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Price (£268,000) and connectivity (transport 40) both limit appeal for first-time buyers.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
South Kinson Drive is located in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, near Bournemouth. Crime rates are above average, with 219 incidents recorded in 12 months. Violence and sexual offences is the most frequent category. Violent offences make up 49% of reports. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The nearest transport stop is 246m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £268,000, with moderate growth of 9% over five years. Based on 19 transactions recorded since 2014. Social housing makes up a significant share of properties. There are 6 schools within 2 km, 6 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. Note that above-average crime in the area may offset the school accessibility for families. The data suggests this area could appeal to property investors. Overall, this street scores 46 out of 100 for liveability, in the lower quartile for 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
Semi-Detached | 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 South Kinson Drive, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- TeamSport Bournemouth 1751m · 22 min walk
libraries (5)
- West Howe Library 406m · 5 min walk
- Kinson Hub 944m · 12 min walk
- Ensbury Park 1797m · 22 min walk
- Bearwood community library 1891m · 24 min walk
- Talbot Community Library 1937m · 24 min walk
parks & green spaces (4)
- Kinson Common 347m · 4 min walk
- Poole Lane Meadows 432m · 5 min walk
- Blanchard's Copse 516m · 6 min walk
- Fernheath Valley 798m · 10 min walk
schools (5)
- Heathlands Primary Academy 680m · 8 min walk
- Kinson Academy 828m · 10 min walk
- The Bourne Academy 866m · 11 min walk
- St Mark's Church of England Primary School 1745m · 22 min walk
- Talbot Primary School 1937m · 24 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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