Westby Road
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for investors (fair), least for retirees (below average).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Moderate investment case — reasonable liquidity, stable market. But environment limits appeal.
Workable for families, but safety (40) 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 45). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Moderate investment case — reasonable liquidity, stable market. But environment limits appeal.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (40), environment (35), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Good entry point at £170,000, but safety (40) needs consideration and environment (35) is below average.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Westby Road is located in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, near Bournemouth. Crime is around average for the area, with 278 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is violence and sexual offences. Violent offences account for 38% 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 99m away. The median property price is £170,000, with a slight decline of 6% over five years. Based on 74 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. The local area has a moderate population, with a high proportion of rented accommodation. There are 8 schools within 2 km, 8 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 2 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The profile suggests appeal to both property investors and families. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 51 out of 100 for liveability.
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: hot
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 Westby Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- Majestic Gym 366m · 5 min walk
- Lions of Judah Boxing Academy 955m · 12 min walk
hospitals (3)
- BEC Treatment Centre 340m · 4 min walk
- AECC Clinic 560m · 7 min walk
- Sexual Health Dorset 583m · 7 min walk
libraries (3)
- Boscombe Library 146m · 2 min walk
- Pokesdown & Southbourne Library 1216m · 15 min walk
- Springbourne Library 1303m · 16 min walk
parks & green spaces (3)
- The Orchard Garden 375m · 5 min walk
- Shelley Park 425m · 5 min walk
- Boscombe Overcliff Gardens 479m · 6 min walk
schools (5)
- Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School 574m · 7 min walk
- King's Park Academy 632m · 8 min walk
- St Clement's and St John's Church of England Infant School 879m · 11 min walk
- Bethany Church of England Junior School 995m · 12 min walk
- Avonwood Primary School 1501m · 19 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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