The Parade

Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, England

Local high street Urban, active Well-connected Risk: Low Growth pocket High confidence

Reality check: Affordable entry at £75,900 with stable market liquidity. Strong 32% growth over 5 years supports the investment case.

Who Is This Street For?

Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.

Best fit: InvestorsGood

Strong case: 32% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£75,900).

Families
Fair

Workable for families, but safety (45) and noisy/dense environment (35) may concern parents.

How this is calculated

Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%

Young Professionals
Good

Decent connectivity, but some areas could be better.

How this is calculated

Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%

Investors
Good

Strong case: 32% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£75,900).

How this is calculated

Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30

Retirees
Fair

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%

First-time Buyers
Good

Affordable at £75,900 with decent transport (50) and services (87). Good first step.

How this is calculated

Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%

60
Liveability Score
Top 4% in Bournemouth, Christchurch and PooleTop 5% nationally
High confidence Based on 6 data sources, 12 transactions

How Life Works Here

The Parade is located in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, near Bournemouth. Crime is around average for the area, with 94 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is violence and sexual offences. Violent offences account for 41% of reported crimes. Daily amenities are excellent, with 10 facilities within walking distance, including fast_food (3), clothes (2), and hairdresser (2). The closest is Hair at 103 (hairdresser, 24m). Public transport is accessible, with bus stops within reach. The nearest is about 58m away. The median property price is £75,900, with strong growth of 32% over five years. Based on 12 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates, and a notable retired population. There are 3 schools within 2 km, 3 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 60 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 4% within its district.

Nearby Services (5 km)

Score Breakdown

Each dimension scored 0-100 from open government data. Source listed under each bar.

Safety Fair (45)

police.uk crime data (12-month rolling)

Daily Access Excellent (87)

OpenStreetMap amenities within 2km

Transport Fair (50)

DfT NaPTAN + TfL stops

Environment Below Average (35)

DEFRA noise & air quality, OS green space

Market Value Good (70)

HM Land Registry price paid data

Family Good (60)

GIAS schools + Ofsted ratings

Walkability Excellent (75)

OSM footpath density + connectivity

Energy Data pending

EPC Register — awaiting public API access

Flood Risk Excellent (90)

Environment Agency flood zones

Property Market

£75,900
Median Price
12
Transactions (2015–2024)
+31.9%
5-Year Price Trend

Other | Leasehold | Market: stable

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Open Government Licence v3.0)

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Nearby Amenities

Hair at 10324m (0.3 min walk)
Jo Ann33m (0.4 min walk)
Bellevue Stores42m (0.5 min walk)
Brown Dog46m (0.6 min walk)
Ricky's51m (0.6 min walk)
Chick King55m (0.7 min walk)
MINT60m (0.8 min walk)
The Indian Ocean Take Away89m (1.1 min walk)
The Schooner106m (1.3 min walk)
Stephanie Frances113m (1.4 min walk)

Public Services Nearby

Public facilities within walking distance from The Parade, with detailed information for each.

gyms & sports centres (1)

libraries (2)

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parks & green spaces (4)

schools (5)

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Transport Links

Southbourne Crossroads bus_stop58m
Belle Vue Mansions bus_stop132m
St Catherines Slope bus_stop174m
Avoncliffe Road bus_stop219m
Tuckton Tea Gardens Ferry Landing ferry1100m

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Data Transparency

6 open data sources
80% data uniqueness
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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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