Ashcroft Gardens
Cotswold, Gloucestershire, England
Reality check: Affordable entry at £90,000 with hot market liquidity. Strong 139% 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 90), 139% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£90,000).
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%
Decent connectivity, but transport (40) could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 139% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£90,000).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Good with limitations — walkable.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Good entry point at £90,000, but safety (25) needs consideration.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Area safety score 25/100 — crime rates in this area (LSOA, not this specific street) are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
How Life Works Here
Ashcroft Gardens is located in Cotswold, near Cirencester, Gloucestershire. Crime is a significant concern, with 714 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Anti-social behaviour dominates reports. 224 violent offences were recorded (31% of total). This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transport hub rather than a typical residential street. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The closest is St Peter's Surgery (doctors, 12m). The nearest transport stop is 141m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £90,000, with exceptional growth of 139% over five years. Based on 65 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. Rented accommodation predominates, and a notable retired population. There are 3 schools within 2 km, 3 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. The nearest school is just 274m away. However, high local crime rates are a serious concern for families with children, regardless of school proximity. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 49 out of 100 for liveability, above the district average. Note that the composite score masks a serious safety concern that may outweigh other strengths for many residents.
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
Flat/Maisonette | Leasehold | Market: hot
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Open Government Licence v3.0)
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Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Ashcroft Gardens, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (5)
- Mudbear Golf 180m · 2 min walk
- Snap Fitness 183m · 2 min walk
- F360 248m · 3 min walk
- Cotswold Leisure 431m · 5 min walk
- Cirencester Open Air Swimming Pool 690m · 9 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- St Michael's Park 459m · 6 min walk
- Abbey Grounds 545m · 7 min walk
- City Bank Local Nature Reserve 866m · 11 min walk
- City Bank 893m · 11 min walk
- Roots+Seeds Kitchen Garden 946m · 12 min walk
schools (4)
- Paternoster School 275m · 3 min walk
- Cirencester Primary School 641m · 8 min walk
- Powell's Church of England Primary School 701m · 9 min walk
- Cirencester Deer Park School 1396m · 18 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Querns Lane — Cotswold47
- Ashcroft Road — Cotswold48
- West Way — Cotswold47
- Estcote Road — Cotswold41
- Thomas Street — Cotswold39
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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