Ricketts Close
Dorset, England
Reality check: At £260,000, this is a premium entry point. Modest 1% growth over 5 years.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Moderate investment case — reasonable liquidity, 1% growth, stable market. But environment limits appeal.
Weak across environment (35), safety (45), or school access (50). Not ideal for children.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Decent connectivity, but walkability (45) could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Moderate investment case — reasonable liquidity, 1% growth, stable market. But environment limits appeal.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (45), 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 £260,000 — price is manageable but connectivity (100) or environment (35) may be a compromise.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Ricketts Close is located in Dorset, near Weymouth. Crime is around average for the area, with 137 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is violence and sexual offences. Violent offences account for 42% of reported crimes. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (Westerhall) is 69m away. The median property price is £260,000, with moderate growth of 1% over five years. Based on 21 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates, and a notable retired population. There are 2 schools within 2 km. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. The profile suggests appeal to both property investors and young professionals. 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: warm
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 Ricketts Close, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- Weymouth Swimming Pool and Fitness Centre 1865m · 23 min walk
- Weymouth Indoor Bowling Club 1868m · 23 min walk
parks & green spaces (3)
- Radipole Gardens 529m · 7 min walk
- Lodmoor Country Park 695m · 9 min walk
- Radipole Park 889m · 11 min walk
schools (4)
- St John's Church of England Primary School 556m · 7 min walk
- Beechcroft St Paul's CofE Primary School 1330m · 17 min walk
- Southill Primary School 1814m · 23 min walk
- Radipole Primary School 1874m · 23 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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