Canal Walk
Swindon, England
Reality check: This is a transit node, not a neighbourhood. It works for professionals who prioritise location above all else. Not suitable for settled living.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Transport (90) and walkability (90) are strong. with excellent local amenities. Good for commuting and social life.
Transit hub — not suited for settled living. High footfall, noise, and crime make this unsuitable regardless of nearby schools or services.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Transport (90) and walkability (90) are strong. with excellent local amenities. Good for commuting and social life.
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
Transit hub — not suited for settled living. High footfall, noise, and crime make this unsuitable regardless of nearby schools or services.
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%
How suitable for settled living
Access, transport, services
This is a major transit hub, not a residential neighbourhood. The functionality score reflects excellent access and transport, but the liveability score reflects the reality of settled living here.
Things You Should Know
Area safety score 25/100 — crime rates in this area (LSOA, not this specific street) are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
How Life Works Here
Canal Walk is located in Swindon. Crime is a significant concern, with 907 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Anti-social behaviour dominates reports. 357 violent offences were recorded (39% of total). This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transport hub rather than a typical residential street. Daily amenities are excellent, with 13 facilities within walking distance, including fast_food (4), restaurant (4), and convenience (2). The closest is Greggs (fast food, 20m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (Faringdon Road) is 186m away. Properties here change hands infrequently. Rented accommodation predominates. This is not a family-friendly location. Despite schools being within 2 km, the high crime, noise and transport-oriented environment make it unsuitable for raising children. This street may particularly suit young professionals. This is a transport hub, not a residential neighbourhood. Functionality scores 63/100 (excellent access and transport), but liveability scores only 50/100. The extreme footfall, crime, and urban intensity make it unsuitable for settled living. It may work for short-term rentals, corporate lets, or professionals who prioritise location above all else — but for most people looking for a home, this is not the right street.
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 Canal Walk, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- Buzz Gym 137m · 2 min walk
- Health Hydro 352m · 4 min walk
- Kiss Gyms 397m · 5 min walk
- Scorpion Kickboxing Gym 742m · 9 min walk
hospitals (4)
- Newmedica Eye Clinic 317m · 4 min walk
- Foot Health Clinic 391m · 5 min walk
- Window to the Womb 416m · 5 min walk
- Marlborough House 1473m · 18 min walk
libraries (4)
- Swindon Central Library 441m · 6 min walk
- Old Town Library 1236m · 15 min walk
- Even Swindon Library 1246m · 16 min walk
- Walcot Library 1699m · 21 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Spring Gardens 547m · 7 min walk
- Savernake Park 607m · 8 min walk
- GWR Park 609m · 8 min walk
- Broadgreen Park 686m · 9 min walk
- St Marks Recreation Ground 1021m · 13 min walk
schools (5)
- UTC Swindon 574m · 7 min walk
- Holy Rood Catholic Primary School 721m · 9 min walk
- King William Street Church of England Primary School 974m · 12 min walk
- Ferndale Primary School & Nursery 1275m · 16 min walk
- The Commonweal School 1426m · 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. Limited data available for this street — interpret scores with caution.
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