John Street
Swindon, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for young professionals (fair), least for investors (poor). Price data (£292,500) is based on only 2 transactions and may not be reliable.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Decent connectivity, but some areas could be better.
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%
Decent connectivity, but some areas could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Market score 50, liquidity 30. Poor fundamentals — hard to sell, unlikely to grow.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (25), environment (35), service access (42). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Possible first step at £292,500 — price is manageable but connectivity (70) or environment (35) may be a compromise.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Safety score 25/100 — crime rates are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
Only 2 transactions recorded. The £292,500 median is not statistically reliable and may reflect unusual sales.
How Life Works Here
John Street 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 transit area rather than a typical residential street. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The closest is Grill Box (fast food, 10m). Public transport is accessible, with rail and bus stops within reach. The nearest is about 88m away. The median property price is £292,500. Based on 2 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 11 schools within 2 km, 10 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. The profile suggests appeal to both young professionals and first-time buyers. Overall, this street scores 48 out of 100 for liveability, slightly below the district average. Note that the composite score masks a serious safety concern that may outweigh other strengths for many residents.
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
Other | Freehold | Market: cooling
⚠ Based on only 2 transactions. Market data has low statistical confidence for this street.
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 John Street, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- Buzz Gym 209m · 3 min walk
- Kiss Gyms 420m · 5 min walk
- Health Hydro 436m · 6 min walk
- Scorpion Kickboxing Gym 842m · 10 min walk
hospitals (4)
- Newmedica Eye Clinic 286m · 4 min walk
- Foot Health Clinic 472m · 6 min walk
- Window to the Womb 539m · 7 min walk
- BPAS Swindon 1495m · 19 min walk
libraries (4)
- Swindon Central Library 549m · 7 min walk
- Even Swindon Library 1251m · 16 min walk
- Old Town Library 1364m · 17 min walk
- Walcot Library 1698m · 21 min walk
parks & green spaces (2)
- GWR Park 686m · 9 min walk
- St Marks Recreation Ground 866m · 11 min walk
schools (5)
- UTC Swindon 604m · 8 min walk
- Holy Rood Catholic Primary School 779m · 10 min walk
- Robert Le Kyng Primary School 1103m · 14 min walk
- King William Street Church of England Primary School 1108m · 14 min walk
- Ferndale Primary School & Nursery 1138m · 14 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.