Buckhurst Crescent
Swindon, England
Reality check: Affordable entry at £152,000 with warm market liquidity. Strong 46% growth over 5 years supports the investment case.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong case: liquid market (score 70), 46% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£152,000).
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 40, walkability 45). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: liquid market (score 70), 46% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£152,000).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (30), 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 £152,000, but safety (30) needs consideration.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Buckhurst Crescent is located in Swindon. Crime rates are above average, with 220 incidents recorded in 12 months. Violence and sexual offences are the most frequent category. Violent offences make up 54% of reports. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The nearest transport stop is 218m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £152,000, with strong growth of 46% over five years. Based on 17 transactions recorded since 2014. Social housing makes up a significant share of properties. There are 12 schools within 2 km, 12 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. Note that above-average crime in the area may offset the school accessibility for families. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 48 out of 100 for liveability.
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
Semi-Detached | Freehold | Market: warm
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 Buckhurst Crescent, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- The Gym 1047m · 13 min walk
- Nuffield Health Fitness & Wellbeing 1285m · 16 min walk
- Flashpoint Swindon 1877m · 24 min walk
hospitals (4)
- The Avalon Centre 1669m · 21 min walk
- BPAS Swindon 1671m · 21 min walk
- CHEC Swindon 1678m · 21 min walk
- Newmedica Eye Clinic 1966m · 25 min walk
libraries (5)
- Walcot Library 563m · 7 min walk
- Park Library 867m · 11 min walk
- Covingham Library 1567m · 20 min walk
- Old Town Library 1918m · 24 min walk
- Swindon Central Library 1949m · 24 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Buckhurst Field 100m · 1 min walk
- Cavendish Green Play Area 940m · 12 min walk
- County Ground Extension 1257m · 16 min walk
- Lawns Park 1416m · 18 min walk
- Queens Park 1582m · 20 min walk
schools (5)
- Mountford Manor Primary School 519m · 6 min walk
- Goddard Park Community Primary School 684m · 8 min walk
- St Joseph's Catholic College 879m · 11 min walk
- Lawn Manor Academy 900m · 11 min walk
- OakTree Nursery and Primary School 978m · 12 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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