Marsden Road
City of Portsmouth, England
Reality check: Good connectivity and walkability suit a professional lifestyle. Safety score of 15 is worth considering, especially at night. The environment (35/100) is urban and dense — not for everyone.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Decent connectivity, but transport (40) could be better.
Safety score of 15 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%
Decent connectivity, but transport (40) could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Market score 50, liquidity 10. Poor fundamentals — hard to sell, unlikely to grow.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
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%
Possible first step — price and connectivity are acceptable but not outstanding.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Safety score 15/100 — crime rates are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
Family score 25 and safety 15. School access or quality combined with safety concerns make this challenging for families.
How Life Works Here
Marsden Road is located in City of Portsmouth, near Portsmouth. Crime is a significant concern, with 315 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominates reports. 206 violent offences were recorded (65% of total). Daily amenities are excellent, with 10 facilities within walking distance, including fast_food (5), convenience (2), and cafe (1). The closest is Rowlands Pharmacy (pharmacy, 60m). The nearest transport stop is 89m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. Properties here change hands infrequently. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 2 schools within 2 km. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 213m away. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. The profile suggests appeal to both young professionals and retirees. Overall, this street scores 47 out of 100 for liveability. Note that the composite score masks a serious safety concern that may outweigh other strengths for many residents.
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
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Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Marsden Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- PureGym 292m · 4 min walk
- No Excusess 1166m · 15 min walk
- UCAP Bunker 1285m · 16 min walk
- Horizon Health and Fitness Club 1920m · 24 min walk
hospitals (4)
- Queen Alexandra Hospital 1607m · 20 min walk
- Active Health Chiropractic Clinic 1835m · 23 min walk
- Cosham Osteopathic Clinic 1849m · 23 min walk
- Babybond Ultrasound Direct 1927m · 24 min walk
libraries (2)
- Paulsgrove 28m · 0 min walk
- Cosham 1836m · 23 min walk
parks & green spaces (2)
- Horsea Island Country Park 1196m · 15 min walk
- Cosham Park 1976m · 25 min walk
schools (3)
- St Paul's Catholic Primary School 214m · 3 min walk
- Castle View Academy 790m · 10 min walk
- Portsdown Primary School 1706m · 21 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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