Bullfinch Close
Swindon, England
Reality check: At £255,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 98% 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 90), 98% 5-year growth.
Workable for families, but noisy/dense environment (35) may concern parents.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Limited connectivity (transport 40, walkability 60). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 98% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by environment (35), service access (16). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Price (£255,000) and connectivity (transport 40) both limit appeal for first-time buyers.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Daily access score 16/100. Basic amenities like shops, GPs and post offices are not within easy walking distance.
How Life Works Here
Bullfinch Close is located in Swindon. Crime levels are below the local average (65 incidents in 12 months). This is a quieter, more car-dependent location. The nearest shops and services may require a short drive. The closest is Dorcan Recreation Complex (swimming pool, 105m). The nearest transport stop is 196m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £255,000, with exceptional growth of 98% over five years. Based on 36 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. There are 8 schools within 2 km, 7 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 216m away. The area sits within Flood Zone 2 (river flooding), indicating medium flood risk. It is worth checking the Environment Agency flood map for current details. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 49 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)
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
Detached | Freehold | Market: hot
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 Bullfinch Close, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- Dorcan Recreation Complex 168m · 2 min walk
hospitals (2)
- CHEC Swindon 291m · 4 min walk
- The Avalon Centre 439m · 6 min walk
libraries (4)
- Covingham Library 587m · 7 min walk
- Liden Library 1392m · 17 min walk
- Liden Library 1493m · 19 min walk
- Park Library 1745m · 22 min walk
parks & green spaces (1)
- Buckhurst Field 1848m · 23 min walk
schools (5)
- The Dorcan Academy 217m · 3 min walk
- Covingham Park Primary School 752m · 9 min walk
- Eldene Nursery and Primary School 830m · 10 min walk
- The Chalet School 1475m · 18 min walk
- Liden Academy 1475m · 18 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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