Swan Lane
Guildford, Surrey, England
Reality check: Good connectivity and walkability suit a professional lifestyle. Safety score of 15 is worth considering, especially at night. Price data (£961,960) is based on only 2 transactions and may not be reliable.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Transport (70) and walkability (75) are strong. with excellent local amenities. Good for commuting and social life.
Safety score of 15 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%
Transport (70) and walkability (75) are strong. with excellent local amenities. Good for commuting and social life.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Market score 50, liquidity 30. Poor fundamentals — hard to sell, unlikely to grow.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Good with limitations — good daily access, walkable.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
At £961,960, this is likely out of reach for most first-time buyers.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Area safety score 15/100 — crime rates in this area (LSOA, not this specific street) are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
Only 2 transactions recorded. The £961,960 median is not statistically reliable and may reflect unusual sales.
Median price £961,960 based on only 2 transactions. This may not reflect typical local housing — a few high-value sales can skew the median significantly.
How Life Works Here
Swan Lane is located in Guildford, Surrey. Crime is a significant concern, with 1064 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominate reports. 431 violent offences were recorded (41% of total). This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transport hub rather than a typical residential street. Daily amenities are excellent, with 10 facilities within walking distance, including clothes (4), cafe (2), and pharmacy (2). The closest is Dumpling Munch (cafe, 19m). Public transport is accessible, with rail and bus stops within reach. The nearest is about 175m away. The median property price is £961,960. Based on 2 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 4 schools within 2 km, 4 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 2 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 451m away. However, high local crime rates are a serious concern for families with children, regardless of school proximity. This street may particularly suit young professionals. Overall, this street scores 58 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 12% within its district. 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
Other | Leasehold | Market: cooling
⚠ Based on only 2 transactions. Market data has low statistical confidence for this street.
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 Swan Lane, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (5)
- Anytime Fitness 83m · 1 min walk
- Guildford Pilates Place 95m · 1 min walk
- Red Hot Yoga 125m · 2 min walk
- PureGym 153m · 2 min walk
- CrossFit 207m · 3 min walk
hospitals (4)
- Balm Clinic / The Drip Co 119m · 2 min walk
- Mount Alvernia Hospital 709m · 9 min walk
- Farnham Road Hospital 760m · 10 min walk
- Guildford Foot Clinic 808m · 10 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Jellico Roof Garden 67m · 1 min walk
- Quakers' Acre 194m · 2 min walk
- Guildford Castle Grounds 206m · 3 min walk
- Westnye Gardens 272m · 3 min walk
- Castle Cliffe Gardens 276m · 3 min walk
schools (5)
- Sandfield Primary School 451m · 6 min walk
- Pewley Down Infant School 629m · 8 min walk
- Guildford County School 798m · 10 min walk
- Holy Trinity, Guildford, CofE Aided Junior School 1058m · 13 min walk
- Queen Eleanor's Church of England School 1557m · 20 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. Limited data available for this street — interpret scores with caution.
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