Dales Close
Swindon, England
Reality check: Affordable entry at £175,000 with stable market liquidity. Strong 65% 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: 65% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£175,000).
Workable for families, but safety (40) and 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 45). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: 65% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£175,000).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (40), environment (35), 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 £175,000, but safety (40) needs consideration and environment (35) is below average.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Dales Close is located in Swindon. Crime is around average for the area, with 228 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is shoplifting. Violent offences account for 35% of reported crimes. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The nearest transport stop is 92m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £175,000, with exceptional growth of 65% over five years. Based on 13 transactions recorded since 2014. There are 8 schools within 2 km, 8 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 2 are rated Outstanding. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. The nearest school is just 347m away. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 50 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
Terraced | Freehold | Market: stable
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 Dales Close, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- Everlast Gyms 698m · 9 min walk
- Haydon Centre and Gym 1098m · 14 min walk
libraries (3)
- North Swindon Library 721m · 9 min walk
- Penhill Library 1676m · 21 min walk
- Moredon and Rodbourne Cheney Library 1808m · 23 min walk
parks & green spaces (2)
- Diamond Jubilee Park 966m · 12 min walk
- Seven Fields 1064m · 13 min walk
schools (5)
- Abbey Meads Community Primary School 348m · 4 min walk
- Bridlewood Primary School 408m · 5 min walk
- Catherine Wayte Primary School 612m · 8 min walk
- Haydonleigh Primary School 1247m · 16 min walk
- Greenmeadow Primary School 1535m · 19 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.