Swift Gardens
City of Plymouth, England
Reality check: Affordable entry at £150,000 with stable market liquidity. Strong 34% 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.
Strong case: 34% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£150,000).
Safety score of 25 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%
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: 34% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£150,000).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (25), environment (35), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Good entry point at £150,000, but safety (25) needs consideration and environment (35) is below average.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Safety score 25/100 — crime rates are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
Family score 35 and safety 25. School access or quality combined with safety concerns make this challenging for families.
How Life Works Here
Swift Gardens is located in City of Plymouth, near Plymouth. Crime is a significant concern, with 385 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Anti-social behaviour dominates reports. 142 violent offences were recorded (37% of total). Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The nearest transport stop is 72m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £150,000, with strong growth of 34% over five years. Based on 5 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 10 schools within 2 km, 10 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 42 out of 100 for liveability, in the lower quartile for its district. The low safety score is the dominant factor affecting liveability here.
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
Terraced | Freehold | Market: stable
Based on 5 transactions. Moderate sample — prices may not fully represent current market value.
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 Swift Gardens, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- JD Gyms 152m · 2 min walk
- YMCA Plymouth 602m · 8 min walk
- The Climbing Hangar 1175m · 15 min walk
- Harpers Football Centre 1846m · 23 min walk
libraries (3)
- West Park Library 1201m · 15 min walk
- Crownhill Library 1429m · 18 min walk
- Peverell Library 1663m · 21 min walk
parks & green spaces (4)
- Ham Woods Local Nature Reserve 1053m · 13 min walk
- Bladder Meadow 1069m · 13 min walk
- Kings Tamerton Wood (Local Nature Reserve) 1594m · 20 min walk
- The Andy Stevens Nature Reserve 1826m · 23 min walk
schools (5)
- All Saints Church of England Academy 742m · 9 min walk
- Pennycross Primary School 1051m · 13 min walk
- Sir John Hunt Community Sports College 1166m · 15 min walk
- Whitleigh Community Primary School 1166m · 15 min walk
- Woodfield Primary School 1293m · 16 min walk
Transport Links
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- Bunyan Close — City of Plymouth41
- Shakespeare Road — City of Plymouth41
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- Goodwin Avenue — City of Plymouth43
- Flamborough Way — City of Plymouth44
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.