Alexandra Terrace
Dorset, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for young professionals (good), least for investors (poor).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Decent connectivity, but some areas could be better.
Safety score of 25 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 some areas 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 — walkable. But limited nearby services (32).
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
Area safety score 25/100 — crime rates in this area (LSOA, not this specific street) are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
Family score 35 and safety 25. School access or quality combined with safety concerns make this challenging for families.
How Life Works Here
Alexandra Terrace is located in Dorset, near Dorchester. Crime is a significant concern, with 364 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Shoplifting dominates reports. 127 violent offences were recorded (35% of total). Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The closest is Snappy Tomato Pizza (restaurant, 47m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (Trinity Street) is 121m away. Properties here change hands infrequently. Rented accommodation predominates, and a notable retired population. There are 4 schools within 2 km. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. However, high local crime rates are a serious concern for families with children, regardless of school proximity. The profile suggests appeal to both young professionals and first-time buyers. Overall, this street scores 52 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 16% within its district. 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), LSOA-level area, not street-level
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 Alexandra Terrace, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- The Gym 16m · 0 min walk
hospitals (2)
- Dorset Physiotherpy Centre 208m · 3 min walk
- Queens Avenue Surgery 753m · 9 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Borough Gardens 164m · 2 min walk
- Baptist Church Garden 225m · 3 min walk
- All Saints Church Garden 315m · 4 min walk
- Riverside Reserve 540m · 7 min walk
- St Marys Garden 578m · 7 min walk
schools (5)
- Dorchester Middle School 874m · 11 min walk
- St Mary's Catholic First School, Dorchester 889m · 11 min walk
- St Osmund's Church of England Middle School 1000m · 12 min walk
- Manor Park Church of England First School 1230m · 15 min walk
- Damers First School 1621m · 20 min walk
Transport Links
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Data Transparency
View all data sources
- 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. Limited data available for this street — interpret scores with caution.
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