Knook Close
Swindon, England
Reality check: At £457,495, this is a premium entry point. Strong 50% 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: 50% 5-year growth.
Safety score of 30 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 40, walkability 45). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: 50% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (30), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Out of reach (£457,495) or poorly connected (transport 40). Not viable as a first purchase.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Knook Close is located in Swindon. Crime rates are above average, with 154 incidents recorded in 12 months. Violence and sexual offences are the most frequent category. Violent offences make up 51% of reports. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The nearest transport stop is 145m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £457,495, with exceptional growth of 50% over five years. Based on 6 transactions recorded since 2014. The local area has a moderate population, with larger households suggesting families. There are 6 schools within 2 km, 5 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. Note that above-average crime in the area may offset the school accessibility for families. 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
Detached | Freehold | Market: stable
Based on 6 transactions. Moderate sample — prices may not fully represent current market value.
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 Knook Close, with detailed information for each.
hospitals (3)
- Great Western Hospital 880m · 11 min walk
- The Avalon Centre 1715m · 21 min walk
- CHEC Swindon 1868m · 23 min walk
libraries (4)
- Badbury Park Library 714m · 9 min walk
- Liden Library 847m · 11 min walk
- Liden Library 870m · 11 min walk
- Park Library 1442m · 18 min walk
parks & green spaces (4)
- Garden of Reflection 387m · 5 min walk
- Coate Water Country Park 631m · 8 min walk
- Coate Water Local Nature Reserve 923m · 12 min walk
- Cavendish Green Play Area 1424m · 18 min walk
schools (5)
- Badbury Park Primary School 687m · 9 min walk
- The Chalet School 789m · 10 min walk
- Liden Academy 789m · 10 min walk
- OakTree Nursery and Primary School 1319m · 16 min walk
- Eldene Nursery and Primary School 1570m · 20 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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