Bright Street
Swindon, England
Reality check: Affordable entry at £178,000 with hot market liquidity. Modest 4% growth over 5 years.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), affordable entry (£178,000).
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%
Decent connectivity, but walkability (45) could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), affordable entry (£178,000).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (15), environment (42), 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 £178,000, but safety (15) needs consideration.
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.
How Life Works Here
Bright Street is located in Swindon. Crime is a significant concern, with 307 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominate reports. 137 violent offences were recorded (45% of total). Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (Gorse Hill South) is 74m away. The median property price is £178,000, with moderate growth of 4% over five years. Based on 33 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. The local area has a moderate population, with a high proportion of rented accommodation. There are 9 schools within 2 km, 9 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 239m 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. Overall, this street scores 51 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
Terraced | Freehold | Market: hot
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 Bright Street, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- JD Gyms 352m · 4 min walk
- Flashpoint Swindon 1060m · 13 min walk
- Kiss Gyms 1120m · 14 min walk
hospitals (3)
- Newmedica Eye Clinic 1017m · 13 min walk
- Window to the Womb 1446m · 18 min walk
- Foot Health Clinic 1550m · 19 min walk
libraries (3)
- Pinetrees Library (Pinehurst) 1297m · 16 min walk
- Swindon Central Library 1401m · 18 min walk
- Walcot Library 1568m · 20 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- St Marks Recreation Ground 454m · 6 min walk
- Broadgreen Park 676m · 8 min walk
- County Ground Extension 764m · 10 min walk
- Spring Gardens 1049m · 13 min walk
- Garden of Remembrance 1363m · 17 min walk
schools (5)
- Gorse Hill Primary School 240m · 3 min walk
- Holy Cross Catholic Primary School 1044m · 13 min walk
- St Joseph's Catholic College 1092m · 14 min walk
- Drove Primary School 1168m · 15 min walk
- Holy Rood Catholic Primary School 1341m · 17 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.
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