Fernhill Avenue

Dorset, England

Local high street Busy, high footfall Transport-oriented Risk: Medium Growth pocket Medium confidence

Reality check: Despite being classified as residential, this area has a busy, transport-oriented character. Best suited to young professionals who tolerate urban intensity.

Who Is This Street For?

Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.

Best fit: Young ProfessionalsExcellent

Transport (90) and walkability (60) are strong. with excellent local amenities. Good for commuting and social life.

Families
Fair

Weak across environment (35), safety (40), or school access (50). Not ideal for children.

How this is calculated

Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%

Young Professionals
Excellent

Transport (90) and walkability (60) are strong. with excellent local amenities. Good for commuting and social life.

How this is calculated

Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%

Investors
Good

Strong case: 19% 5-year growth.

How this is calculated

Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30

Retirees
Fair

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%

First-time Buyers
Fair

At £368,000, affordability is the main stretch. Transport (90) and services (81) help.

How this is calculated

Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%

63
Liveability Score
Top 1% in DorsetTop 2% nationally
Medium confidence Based on 6 data sources, 9 transactions

Things You Should Know

Transit hub environment

High transport (90) and access (81) with poor environment (35). This area functions more as a transport and commercial zone than a residential neighbourhood.

How Life Works Here

Fernhill Avenue is located in Dorset, near Weymouth. Crime is around average for the area, with 152 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is anti-social behaviour. Daily amenities are excellent, with 6 facilities within walking distance, including fast_food (2), atm (1), and bakery (1). The closest is Regency Fish and Chips (fast food, 47m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (Lodmoor Hill) is 76m away. The median property price is £368,000, with strong growth of 19% over five years. Based on 9 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 2 schools within 2 km. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. The nearest school is just 376m away. This street may particularly suit young professionals. Overall, this street scores 63 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 1% within its district.

Nearby Services (5 km)

Score Breakdown

Each dimension scored 0-100 from open government data. Source listed under each bar.

Safety Below Average (40)

police.uk crime data (12-month rolling)

Daily Access Excellent (81)

OpenStreetMap amenities within 2km

Transport Excellent (90)

DfT NaPTAN + TfL stops

Environment Below Average (35)

DEFRA noise & air quality, OS green space

Market Value Excellent (75)

HM Land Registry price paid data

Family Fair (50)

GIAS schools + Ofsted ratings

Walkability Good (60)

OSM footpath density + connectivity

Energy Data pending

EPC Register — awaiting public API access

Flood Risk Excellent (90)

Environment Agency flood zones

Property Market

£368,000
Median Price
9
Transactions (2019–2025)
+19.2%
5-Year Price Trend

Detached | Freehold | 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

Regency Fish and Chips47m (0.6 min walk)
atm50m (0.6 min walk)
Dorset Cake Company52m (0.7 min walk)
Dorchester Road Post Office71m (0.9 min walk)
Plan-It (Pizzas, Kebabs, Burgers)71m (0.9 min walk)
St. Augustine89m (1.1 min walk)

Public Services Nearby

Public facilities within walking distance from Fernhill Avenue, with detailed information for each.

gyms & sports centres (1)

libraries (1)

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parks & green spaces (3)

schools (4)

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Transport Links

Lodmoor Hill bus_stop76m
Weymouth College bus_stop320m
Westerhall bus_stop386m
Weymouth Rail Station rail_station961m

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Data Transparency

6 open data sources
75% data uniqueness
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.

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