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Station Way

Dorset, England

Local high street Calm, suburban Car + some transport Risk: Medium Family-workable Low confidence

Reality check: Quiet, accessible, and generally safe — suitable for retirement.

Who Is This Street For?

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

Best fit: RetireesGood

Good with limitations — good daily access, walkable.

Families
Fair

Workable for families, but school access (50) may concern parents.

How this is calculated

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

Young Professionals
Good

Decent connectivity, but transport (40) could be better.

How this is calculated

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

Investors
Poor

Market score 50, liquidity 30. Poor fundamentals — hard to sell, unlikely to grow.

How this is calculated

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

Retirees
Good

Good with limitations — good daily access, walkable.

How this is calculated

Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%

First-time Buyers
Below Average

At £575,000, this is likely out of reach for most first-time buyers.

How this is calculated

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

53
Liveability Score
Top 14% in DorsetTop 26% nationally
Low confidence Based on only 1 transaction — median not shown, 6 data sources

Things You Should Know

Flood Zone 3

High flood risk. Specialist insurance likely required. Check Environment Agency flood maps before purchasing.

Flood risk impacts value

Flood risk score 20/100. Specialist insurance required. This significantly affects resale value and mortgage options.

Price data unreliable

Only 1 transaction recorded. The £575,000 median is not statistically reliable and may reflect unusual sales.

Price anomaly

Median price £575,000 based on only 1 transactions. This may not reflect typical local housing — a few high-value sales can skew the median significantly.

How Life Works Here

Station Way is located in Dorset, near Bridport. Crime is around average for the area, with 133 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is violence and sexual offences. Daily amenities are excellent, with 7 facilities within walking distance, including cafe (4), bar (1), and clothes (1). The closest is West Bay Tea Rooms (cafe, 37m). The nearest transport stop is 163m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £575,000. Based on 1 transaction recorded since 2014. The local area has a moderate population, and a notable retired population. There are 1 schools within 2 km. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. This street falls within Flood Zone 3 — a high-risk area for flooding from sea sources. Specialist flood insurance and any necessary mitigation should be factored into a purchase decision. The profile suggests appeal to both retirees and young professionals. Overall, this street scores 53 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 14% within its district.

Nearby Services (5 km)

Score Breakdown

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

Safety (area) Fair (55)

police.uk crime data (12-month rolling), LSOA-level area, not street-level

Daily Access Excellent (75)

OpenStreetMap amenities within 2km

Transport Below Average (40)

DfT NaPTAN + TfL stops

Environment Fair (58)

DEFRA noise & air quality, OS green space

Market Value Fair (50)

HM Land Registry price paid data

Family Fair (50)

GIAS schools + Ofsted ratings

Walkability Excellent (75)

OSM footpath density + connectivity

Energy Data pending

EPC Register — awaiting public API access

Flood Risk Poor (20)

Environment Agency flood zones

Property Market

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Median not shown (1 sale)
1
Transactions (2023–2023)

Detached | Freehold | Market: cooling

⚠ Based on only 1 transaction. 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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Nearby Amenities

West Bay Tea Rooms37m (0.5 min walk)
Sladers Yard75m (0.9 min walk)
Bayside103m (1.3 min walk)
Tiki Bar128m (1.6 min walk)
The Customs House Cafe133m (1.7 min walk)
Sammii154m (1.9 min walk)
The Customs House154m (1.9 min walk)

Public Services Nearby

Public facilities within walking distance from Station Way, with detailed information for each.

gyms & sports centres (1)

parks & green spaces (4)

schools (1)

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Transport Links

The George bus_stop163m
Quayside bus_stop302m
Meadowlands bus_stop390m
Marsh Barn Farm bus_stop789m

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Data Transparency

6 open data sources
70% 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. Limited data available for this street — interpret scores with caution.

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