Lawrence Close
Swindon, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for investors (fair), least for young professionals (below average).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Moderate investment case — 2% growth, stable market. But environment limits appeal.
Workable for families, but noisy/dense environment (16) 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%
Moderate investment case — 2% growth, stable market. But environment limits appeal.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Safe area, but environment (16/100) — noise, density, or air quality — is not suited to a quiet retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Possible first step at £225,000 — price is manageable but connectivity (40) or environment (16) may be a compromise.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Lawrence Close is located in Swindon. Crime levels are below the local average (25 incidents in 12 months). No burglaries were recorded in the latest period. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The nearest transport stop is 180m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £225,000, with moderate growth of 2% over five years. Based on 7 transactions recorded since 2014. There are 11 schools within 2 km, 10 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 298m away. The profile suggests appeal to both property investors and families. Overall, this street scores 54 out of 100 for liveability, above 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
Based on 7 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 Lawrence Close, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- Dorcan Recreation Complex 1005m · 13 min walk
hospitals (3)
- The Avalon Centre 662m · 8 min walk
- CHEC Swindon 780m · 10 min walk
- Great Western Hospital 1767m · 22 min walk
libraries (5)
- Park Library 788m · 10 min walk
- Liden Library 857m · 11 min walk
- Liden Library 1033m · 13 min walk
- Covingham Library 1304m · 16 min walk
- Badbury Park Library 1821m · 23 min walk
parks & green spaces (4)
- Cavendish Green Play Area 910m · 11 min walk
- Buckhurst Field 1267m · 16 min walk
- Garden of Reflection 1459m · 18 min walk
- Coate Water Country Park 1742m · 22 min walk
schools (5)
- Eldene Nursery and Primary School 298m · 4 min walk
- Goddard Park Community Primary School 616m · 8 min walk
- OakTree Nursery and Primary School 696m · 9 min walk
- The Chalet School 924m · 12 min walk
- Liden Academy 924m · 12 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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