River Crescent
Dorset, England
Reality check: At £333,750, this is a premium entry point. Strong 18% growth over 5 years supports the investment case. Weak family and environment appeal narrows demand.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Moderate investment case — 18% 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%
Decent connectivity, but walkability (45) could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Moderate investment case — 18% 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%
At £333,750, affordability is the main stretch. Transport (90) and services (30) help.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Family score 35 and safety 30. School access or quality combined with safety concerns make this challenging for families.
How Life Works Here
River Crescent is located in Dorset, near Dorchester. Crime rates are above average, with 197 incidents recorded in 12 months. Violence and sexual offences is the most frequent category. Violent offences make up 41% of reports. 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 (St Georges Church) is 139m away. The median property price is £333,750, with strong growth of 18% over five years. Based on 4 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 3 schools within 2 km. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. Note that above-average crime in the area may offset the school accessibility for families. The area sits within Flood Zone 2 (river flooding), indicating medium flood risk. It is worth checking the Environment Agency flood map for current details. The profile suggests appeal to both property investors and young professionals. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. 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
Semi-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 River Crescent, with detailed information for each.
hospitals (2)
- Dorset Physiotherpy Centre 811m · 10 min walk
- Queens Avenue Surgery 1396m · 18 min walk
parks & green spaces (3)
- Salisbury Fields 189m · 2 min walk
- Kings Road Park 287m · 4 min walk
- Riverside Reserve 434m · 5 min walk
schools (5)
- St Mary's Catholic First School, Dorchester 756m · 10 min walk
- St Osmund's Church of England Middle School 1111m · 14 min walk
- Manor Park Church of England First School 1278m · 16 min walk
- Dorchester Middle School 1576m · 20 min walk
- Dorset Studio School 1615m · 20 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.