Dray Horse Yard
Dorset, England
Reality check: Good connectivity and walkability suit a professional lifestyle. 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.
Transport (90) and walkability (75) are strong. Good for commuting and social life.
Weak across environment (35), safety (40), or school access (60). Not ideal for children.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Transport (90) and walkability (75) are strong. Good for commuting and social life.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Liquidity (50) and market (50) are both below average. Properties may sit on the market.
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 at £225,000 — price is manageable but connectivity (90) or environment (35) may be a compromise.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Dray Horse Yard is located in Dorset, near Dorchester. Crime is around average for the area, with 201 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is anti-social behaviour. Most everyday needs — supermarkets, pharmacies, and cafés — are within a reasonable walk. The closest is Luciano's (restaurant, 13m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (Brewery Square) is 115m away. The median property price is £225,000, though prices have fallen 20% over five years. Based on 9 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates, and a notable retired population. There are 4 schools within 2 km. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. This street may particularly suit young professionals. Some market indicators point to a cooling trend. Overall, this street scores 58 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 4% within its district.
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: stable
Based on 9 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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Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Dray Horse Yard, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- 1610: Dorchester Sports Centre 1204m · 15 min walk
hospitals (2)
- Queens Avenue Surgery 496m · 6 min walk
- Dorset Physiotherpy Centre 573m · 7 min walk
parks & green spaces (2)
- Borough Gardens 345m · 4 min walk
- Riverside Reserve 855m · 11 min walk
schools (5)
- St Osmund's Church of England Middle School 677m · 8 min walk
- St Mary's Catholic First School, Dorchester 697m · 9 min walk
- Dorchester Middle School 702m · 9 min walk
- Manor Park Church of England First School 908m · 11 min walk
- Damers First School 1737m · 22 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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