Britannia Place
Swindon, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for young professionals (fair), least for investors (poor).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Decent connectivity, but transport (40) could be better.
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 transport (40) could be better.
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
Good with limitations — good daily access, walkable.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Possible first step — price and connectivity are acceptable but not outstanding.
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
Britannia Place is located in Swindon. Crime is a significant concern, with 613 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominate reports. 328 violent offences were recorded (54% of total). This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transport hub rather than a typical residential street. Daily amenities are excellent, with 6 facilities within walking distance, including restaurant (2), bar (1), and cafe (1). The closest is Old Town Library (library, 51m). The nearest transport stop is 80m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. Properties here change hands infrequently. The local area has a moderate population, with a high proportion of rented accommodation. There are 10 schools within 2 km, 10 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 209m away. However, high local crime rates are a serious concern for families with children, regardless of school proximity. The profile suggests appeal to both young professionals and retirees. Overall, this street scores 52 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
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Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Britannia Place, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- Anytime Fitness 59m · 1 min walk
hospitals (4)
- BPAS Swindon 262m · 3 min walk
- Window to the Womb 885m · 11 min walk
- Newmedica Eye Clinic 1275m · 16 min walk
- Foot Health Clinic 1448m · 18 min walk
libraries (4)
- Old Town Library 61m · 1 min walk
- Swindon Central Library 883m · 11 min walk
- Walcot Library 1457m · 18 min walk
- Park Library 1859m · 23 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Sunken Garden 376m · 5 min walk
- Rose Garden 398m · 5 min walk
- Town Gardens 431m · 5 min walk
- Queens Park 691m · 9 min walk
- Garden of Remembrance 819m · 10 min walk
schools (5)
- Lethbridge Primary School 209m · 3 min walk
- King William Street Church of England Primary School 330m · 4 min walk
- The Commonweal School 790m · 10 min walk
- Holy Rood Catholic Primary School 841m · 10 min walk
- Drove Primary School 1120m · 14 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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