Abbey Lane
Swindon, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for young professionals (below average), least for investors (poor).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
This street scores below average across all buyer profiles. Consider carefully.
Safety score of 30 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 50, walkability 45). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Market score 50, liquidity 10. Poor fundamentals — hard to sell, unlikely to grow.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (30), environment (35), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Price (£0) and connectivity (transport 50) both limit appeal for first-time buyers.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Abbey Lane is located in Swindon. Crime rates are above average, with 299 incidents recorded in 12 months. Violence and sexual offences is the most frequent category. Violent offences make up 43% of reports. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. Public transport is accessible, with rail and bus stops within reach. The nearest is about 114m away. Properties here change hands infrequently. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 12 schools within 2 km, 11 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 335m away. Note that above-average crime in the area may offset the school accessibility for families. Overall, this street scores 45 out of 100 for liveability, slightly below the district average.
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
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Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Abbey Lane, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- Kiss Gyms 497m · 6 min walk
- Anytime Fitness 636m · 8 min walk
hospitals (4)
- Window to the Womb 269m · 3 min walk
- Newmedica Eye Clinic 646m · 8 min walk
- BPAS Swindon 701m · 9 min walk
- Foot Health Clinic 918m · 12 min walk
libraries (4)
- Swindon Central Library 252m · 3 min walk
- Old Town Library 573m · 7 min walk
- Walcot Library 1328m · 17 min walk
- Even Swindon Library 1815m · 23 min walk
parks & green spaces (1)
- Queens Park 296m · 4 min walk
schools (5)
- Holy Rood Catholic Primary School 336m · 4 min walk
- King William Street Church of England Primary School 345m · 4 min walk
- Drove Primary School 730m · 9 min walk
- Lethbridge Primary School 780m · 10 min walk
- The Commonweal School 1035m · 13 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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