Straits

Dorset, England

Suburban residential Mixed character Car + some transport Risk: Medium High confidence

Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for first-time buyers (fair), least for investors (below average).

Who Is This Street For?

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

Best fit: First-time BuyersFair

Good entry point at £180,000, but safety (40) needs consideration and environment (35) is below average.

Families
Below Average

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
Fair

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

How this is calculated

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

Investors
Below Average

Market data is decent (liquidity 50, market 55).

How this is calculated

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

Retirees
Fair

Good with limitations — 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

Good entry point at £180,000, but safety (40) needs consideration and environment (35) is below average.

How this is calculated

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

49
Liveability Score
Top 39% in DorsetTop 46% nationally
High confidence Based on 6 data sources, 14 transactions

How Life Works Here

Straits is located in Dorset, near Easton. Crime is around average for the area, with 265 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 Golden Island (fast food, 16m). The nearest transport stop is 122m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £180,000, though prices have fallen 23% over five years. Based on 14 transactions recorded since 2014. The local area has a moderate population. There are 1 schools within 2 km. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. The nearest school is just 313m away. Some market indicators point to a cooling trend. Overall, this street scores 49 out of 100 for liveability, above the district average.

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 Fair (52)

OpenStreetMap amenities within 2km

Transport Below Average (40)

DfT NaPTAN + TfL stops

Environment Below Average (35)

DEFRA noise & air quality, OS green space

Market Value Fair (55)

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

£180,000
Median Price
14
Transactions (2019–2024)
-22.9%
5-Year Price Trend

Terraced | Freehold | Market: stable

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Open Government Licence v3.0)

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Nearby Amenities

Golden Island16m (0.2 min walk)
Ray's Chip Shop19m (0.2 min walk)
Easton31m (0.4 min walk)
Chinese 4U40m (0.5 min walk)

Public Services Nearby

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

gyms & sports centres (1)

hospitals (1)

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libraries (1)

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parks & green spaces (4)

schools (1)

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Transport Links

Moorfield Road bus_stop122m
Easton Square bus_stop154m
Grove Corner bus_stop345m

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Data Transparency

6 open data sources
80% data uniqueness
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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.