Barclay Road
Dorset, England
Reality check: At £255,500, this is a premium entry point. Strong 17% growth over 5 years supports the investment case.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Moderate investment case — 17% growth, stable market. But environment limits appeal, slow market turnover.
Safety score of 30 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%
Limited connectivity (transport 60, walkability 45). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Moderate investment case — 17% growth, stable market. But environment limits appeal, slow market turnover.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (30), environment (35), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Possible first step at £255,500 — price is manageable but connectivity (60) or environment (35) may be a compromise.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Barclay Road is located in Dorset, near Weymouth. Crime rates are above average, with 277 incidents recorded in 12 months. Violence and sexual offences is the most frequent category. Violent offences make up 43% of reports. 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 235m away. The median property price is £255,500, with strong growth of 17% over five years. Based on 4 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 7 schools within 2 km, 5 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. Note that above-average crime in the area may offset the school accessibility for families. The profile suggests appeal to both property investors and young professionals. Overall, this street scores 48 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
Detached | Freehold | Market: cooling
⚠ Based on only 4 transactions. Market data has low statistical confidence for this street.
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 Barclay Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- Weymouth Indoor Bowling Club 248m · 3 min walk
- Weymouth Swimming Pool and Fitness Centre 283m · 4 min walk
parks & green spaces (2)
- Radipole Gardens 1306m · 16 min walk
- Radipole Park 1804m · 23 min walk
schools (5)
- The Compass 577m · 7 min walk
- Beechcroft St Paul's CofE Primary School 637m · 8 min walk
- St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, Weymouth 732m · 9 min walk
- Holy Trinity Church of England VC Primary School & Community Nursery 828m · 10 min walk
- Conifers Primary School 1071m · 13 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.