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Cricklade Street

Cotswold, Gloucestershire, England

Local high street Mixed character Car + some transport Risk: Medium Growth pocket High confidence

Reality check: At £320,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 64% growth over 5 years supports the investment case.

Who Is This Street For?

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

Best fit: InvestorsExcellent

Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 64% 5-year growth.

Families
Fair

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%

Young Professionals
Good

Transport (40) and walkability (90) are strong. with excellent local amenities. Good for commuting and social life.

How this is calculated

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

Investors
Excellent

Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 64% 5-year growth.

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
Fair

At £320,000, affordability is the main stretch. Transport (40) and services (93) help.

How this is calculated

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

58
Liveability Score
Top 1% in CotswoldTop 13% nationally
High confidence Based on 74 transactions, 6 data sources

Things You Should Know

High Crime Area (LSOA)

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

Cricklade Street 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. Daily amenities are excellent, with 12 facilities within walking distance, including hairdresser (4), cafe (2), and restaurant (2). The closest is Bite (cafe, 11m). The nearest transport stop is 89m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £320,000, with exceptional growth of 64% over five years. Based on 74 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 356m 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 58 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 1% within its district. Note that the composite score masks a serious safety concern that may outweigh other strengths for many residents.

Nearby Services (5 km)

Score Breakdown

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

Safety (area) Poor (25)

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

Daily Access Excellent (93)

OpenStreetMap amenities within 2km

Transport Below Average (40)

DfT NaPTAN + TfL stops

Environment Good (61)

DEFRA noise & air quality, OS green space

Market Value Excellent (75)

HM Land Registry price paid data

Family Below Average (40)

GIAS schools + Ofsted ratings

Walkability Excellent (90)

OSM footpath density + connectivity

Energy Data pending

EPC Register — awaiting public API access

Flood Risk Excellent (90)

Environment Agency flood zones

Property Market

£320,000
Median Price
74
Transactions (2014–2026)
+63.6%
5-Year Price Trend

Flat/Maisonette | Freehold | Market: hot

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

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Nearby Amenities

Bite11m (0.1 min walk)
Antalya Turkish Barber18m (0.2 min walk)
Toro Lounge20m (0.2 min walk)
Tesco Express35m (0.4 min walk)
Prints & Threads37m (0.5 min walk)
Citizens Advice Cotswold42m (0.5 min walk)
The Old Cafe47m (0.6 min walk)
Licata's63m (0.8 min walk)
The Cutting Shed64m (0.8 min walk)
La Mesa71m (0.9 min walk)

Public Services Nearby

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

gyms & sports centres (5)

hospitals (1)

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libraries (1)

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parks & green spaces (5)

schools (4)

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Transport Links

Pop-in Centre bus_stop89m
The Forum bus_stop140m
Brewery Car Park bus_stop147m
Corn Hall bus_stop159m
Cotswold Mill bus_stop169m

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Data Transparency

6 open data sources
80% 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.

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