Thistlebarrow Road
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, England
Reality check: At £485,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 33% growth over 5 years supports the investment case.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong case: 33% 5-year growth.
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%
Limited connectivity (transport 50, walkability 60). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: 33% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (45), environment (35), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Out of reach (£485,000) or poorly connected (transport 50). Not viable as a first purchase.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Thistlebarrow Road is located in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, near Bournemouth. Crime is around average for the area, with 124 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is violence and sexual offences. Violent offences account for 41% of reported crimes. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. Public transport is accessible, with rail and bus stops within reach. The nearest is about 132m away. The median property price is £485,000, with strong growth of 33% over five years. Based on 7 transactions recorded since 2014. There are 9 schools within 2 km, 9 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 3 are rated Outstanding. 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 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
Detached | Freehold | Market: stable
Based on 7 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 Thistlebarrow Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- Queen's Park Leisure Centre 341m · 4 min walk
- Queens Park Gym 351m · 4 min walk
- Lions of Judah Boxing Academy 617m · 8 min walk
hospitals (3)
- Sexual Health Dorset 708m · 9 min walk
- AECC Clinic 1243m · 16 min walk
- BEC Treatment Centre 1397m · 18 min walk
libraries (5)
- Springbourne Library 972m · 12 min walk
- Boscombe Library 1032m · 13 min walk
- Pokesdown & Southbourne Library 1577m · 20 min walk
- Castlepoint Library 1759m · 22 min walk
- Charminster Library 1779m · 22 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Kings Park 293m · 4 min walk
- Kings Park 293m · 4 min walk
- Kings Park 512m · 6 min walk
- The Orchard Garden 791m · 10 min walk
- Churchill Gardens 803m · 10 min walk
schools (5)
- King's Park Academy 532m · 7 min walk
- Avonwood Primary School 843m · 10 min walk
- St Clement's and St John's Church of England Infant School 900m · 11 min walk
- Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School 1114m · 14 min walk
- Bethany Church of England Junior School 1144m · 14 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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