New Bridge Close
Swindon, England
Reality check: This is a transit node, not a neighbourhood. Not suitable for settled living.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Decent connectivity, but some areas could be better.
Transit hub — not suited for settled living. High footfall, noise, and crime make this unsuitable regardless of nearby schools or services.
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 10. Poor fundamentals — hard to sell, unlikely to grow.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Transit hub — not suited for settled living. High footfall, noise, and crime make this unsuitable regardless of nearby schools or services.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Possible first step — price and connectivity are acceptable but not outstanding.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How suitable for settled living
Access, transport, services
This is a major transit hub, not a residential neighbourhood. The functionality score reflects excellent access and transport, but the liveability score reflects the reality of settled living here.
Things You Should Know
Area safety score 25/100 — crime rates in this area (LSOA, not this specific street) are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
How Life Works Here
New Bridge Close 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. Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (Old Bus Station) is 8m away. Properties here change hands infrequently. Rented accommodation predominates. This is not a family-friendly location. Despite schools being within 2 km, the high crime, noise and transit-oriented environment make it unsuitable for raising children. The profile suggests appeal to both young professionals and first-time buyers. This is a transit hub, not a residential neighbourhood. Functionality scores 49/100 (excellent access and transport), but liveability scores only 42/100. The extreme footfall, crime, and urban intensity make it unsuitable for settled living. It may work for short-term rentals, corporate lets, or professionals who prioritise location above all else — but for most people looking for a home, this is not the right street.
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
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Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from New Bridge Close, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- Kiss Gyms 428m · 5 min walk
- Buzz Gym 456m · 6 min walk
- Health Hydro 680m · 8 min walk
- JD Gyms 707m · 9 min walk
hospitals (4)
- Newmedica Eye Clinic 263m · 3 min walk
- Window to the Womb 675m · 8 min walk
- Foot Health Clinic 714m · 9 min walk
- BPAS Swindon 1566m · 20 min walk
libraries (4)
- Swindon Central Library 657m · 8 min walk
- Even Swindon Library 1423m · 18 min walk
- Old Town Library 1476m · 18 min walk
- Walcot Library 1578m · 20 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Broadgreen Park 385m · 5 min walk
- Spring Gardens 487m · 6 min walk
- St Marks Recreation Ground 661m · 8 min walk
- Garden of Remembrance 784m · 10 min walk
- Savernake Park 944m · 12 min walk
schools (5)
- Holy Rood Catholic Primary School 785m · 10 min walk
- UTC Swindon 816m · 10 min walk
- Ferndale Primary School & Nursery 1061m · 13 min walk
- Gorse Hill Primary School 1086m · 14 min walk
- King William Street Church of England Primary School 1238m · 16 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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