Culverhouse Road
Swindon, England
Reality check: At £234,997, this is a premium entry point. Strong 49% growth over 5 years supports the investment case. Weak family and environment appeal narrows demand.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 49% 5-year growth.
Safety score of 25 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 50, 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 90), 49% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (25), environment (34), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Price (£234,997) and connectivity (transport 50) both limit appeal for first-time buyers.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
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.
Family score 35 and safety 25. School access or quality combined with safety concerns make this challenging for families.
Prices grew 49% over 5 years, but environment scores only 34/100. Growth may not be sustainable without local improvements.
How Life Works Here
Culverhouse Road is located in Swindon. Crime is a significant concern, with 463 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominate reports. 175 violent offences were recorded (38% of total). This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transport hub rather than a typical residential street. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. Public transport is accessible, with rail and bus stops within reach. The nearest is about 186m away. The median property price is £234,997, with strong growth of 49% over five years. Based on 78 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 8 schools within 2 km, 8 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 239m away. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 43 out of 100 for liveability, in the lower quartile for its district. The low safety score is the dominant factor affecting liveability here.
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: 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 Culverhouse Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- The Gym 716m · 9 min walk
- Nuffield Health Fitness & Wellbeing 789m · 10 min walk
- Flashpoint Swindon 1027m · 13 min walk
hospitals (3)
- Newmedica Eye Clinic 1316m · 16 min walk
- Window to the Womb 1579m · 20 min walk
- BPAS Swindon 1785m · 22 min walk
libraries (4)
- Walcot Library 760m · 10 min walk
- Swindon Central Library 1507m · 19 min walk
- Park Library 1826m · 23 min walk
- Old Town Library 1916m · 24 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- County Ground Extension 424m · 5 min walk
- Broadgreen Park 972m · 12 min walk
- Buckhurst Field 1071m · 13 min walk
- Spring Gardens 1139m · 14 min walk
- Queens Park 1323m · 16 min walk
schools (5)
- St Joseph's Catholic College 239m · 3 min walk
- Mountford Manor Primary School 509m · 6 min walk
- Holy Cross Catholic Primary School 540m · 7 min walk
- Drove Primary School 855m · 11 min walk
- Lainesmead Primary School and Nursery 987m · 12 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Farriers Close — Swindon43
- Briar Fields — Swindon45
- Myrtle Gardens — Swindon43
- Avening Street — Swindon42
- Old School Court — Swindon43
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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