Woodside Road
Dorset, England
Reality check: At £511,500, this is a premium entry point. Strong 31% growth over 5 years supports the investment case.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong case: liquid market (score 70), 31% 5-year growth.
Weak across environment (21), safety (40), or school access (55). Not ideal for children.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Limited connectivity (transport 40, walkability 45). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: liquid market (score 70), 31% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (40), environment (21), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Out of reach (£511,500) or poorly connected (transport 40). Not viable as a first purchase.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Prices grew 31% over 5 years, but environment scores only 21/100. Growth may not be sustainable without local improvements.
How Life Works Here
Woodside Road is located in Dorset, near Ferndown. Crime is around average for the area, with 182 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is violence and sexual offences. Violent offences account for 38% of reported crimes. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The nearest transport stop is 259m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £511,500, with strong growth of 31% over five years. Based on 20 transactions recorded since 2014. The area has a notable retired population. There are 5 schools within 2 km, 5 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The surrounding environment — limited green space and high density — may not suit families seeking a quieter setting. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 46 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), LSOA-level area, not street-level
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
Detached | Freehold | 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 Woodside Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- Ferndown Fitness 645m · 8 min walk
- Anytime Fitness 1965m · 25 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Millennium Park 926m · 12 min walk
- Garden Of Memories 926m · 12 min walk
- King George's Charity Field 1027m · 13 min walk
- Slop Bog 1053m · 13 min walk
- Ford Lane Recreation Ground 1084m · 14 min walk
schools (5)
- Ferndown First School 1051m · 13 min walk
- Ferndown Middle School 1073m · 13 min walk
- Ferndown Upper School 1137m · 14 min walk
- Parley First School 1614m · 20 min walk
- Oakhurst Community First School 1746m · 22 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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