Fosse Close
Swindon, England
Reality check: At £206,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 36% 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: 36% 5-year growth.
Weak across environment (21), safety (40), or school access (60). Not ideal for children.
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: 36% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (40), environment (21), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Possible first step at £206,000 — price is manageable but connectivity (50) or environment (21) may be a compromise.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Prices grew 36% over 5 years, but environment scores only 21/100. Growth may not be sustainable without local improvements.
How Life Works Here
Fosse Close is located in Swindon. Crime is around average for the area, with 231 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is shoplifting. 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 388m away. The median property price is £206,000, with strong growth of 36% over five years. Based on 14 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 8 schools within 2 km, 5 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 452m away. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 47 out of 100 for liveability, slightly below the district average.
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
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 Fosse Close, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- Scorpion Kickboxing Gym 838m · 10 min walk
- Delta Tennis Centre 940m · 12 min walk
- Health Hydro 1031m · 13 min walk
- PureGym 1132m · 14 min walk
hospitals (4)
- Foot Health Clinic 995m · 12 min walk
- Marlborough House 1447m · 18 min walk
- Newmedica Eye Clinic 1651m · 21 min walk
- Window to the Womb 1662m · 21 min walk
libraries (3)
- Even Swindon Library 146m · 2 min walk
- Swindon Central Library 1722m · 22 min walk
- West Swindon Library 1726m · 22 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- GWR Park 815m · 10 min walk
- Rushey Platt Nature Reserve 1243m · 16 min walk
- Mayenden Park 1310m · 16 min walk
- Swindon Lagoons 1336m · 17 min walk
- The Circle 1619m · 20 min walk
schools (5)
- Even Swindon Primary School 453m · 6 min walk
- Robert Le Kyng Primary School 754m · 9 min walk
- UTC Swindon 781m · 10 min walk
- Ferndale Primary School & Nursery 1416m · 18 min walk
- St Mary's Catholic Primary School 1497m · 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. Limited data available for this street — interpret scores with caution.
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