St James's Square
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, England
Reality check: A balanced street with no standout strengths or critical weaknesses. Best suited for young professionals (good), least for retirees (fair).
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 — 7% growth, stable market. But environment limits appeal.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Good with limitations — 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%
Possible first step at £235,000 — 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%
How Life Works Here
St James's Square is located in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, near Bournemouth. Crime is around average for the area, with 117 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is violence and sexual offences. 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 (Parkwood Road) is 129m away. The median property price is £235,000, with moderate growth of 7% over five years. Based on 5 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 7 schools within 2 km, 7 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 3 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 34m away. The profile suggests appeal to both young professionals and property investors. Overall, this street scores 61 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 3% 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
Flat/Maisonette | Leasehold | Market: stable
Based on 5 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 St James's Square, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- The Engine Room 364m · 4 min walk
- SoBo Fitness 660m · 8 min walk
hospitals (3)
- AECC Clinic 149m · 2 min walk
- BEC Treatment Centre 514m · 6 min walk
- Sexual Health Dorset 915m · 11 min walk
libraries (3)
- Boscombe Library 511m · 6 min walk
- Pokesdown & Southbourne Library 633m · 8 min walk
- Springbourne Library 1672m · 21 min walk
parks & green spaces (2)
- Woodland Walk 138m · 2 min walk
- Shelley Park 606m · 8 min walk
schools (5)
- Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School 35m · 0 min walk
- Pokesdown Community Primary School 556m · 7 min walk
- St James' Church of England Primary Academy 609m · 8 min walk
- King's Park Academy 676m · 8 min walk
- Avonwood Primary School 1081m · 14 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Montague Road — Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole61
- Dingle Road — Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole61
- Parkwood Road — Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole61
- Beechwood Gardens — Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole61
- Colville Road — Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole62
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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