Newport Street
Swindon, England
Reality check: Affordable entry at £145,750 with hot market liquidity. Strong 20% 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: liquid market (score 90), 20% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£145,750).
Safety score of 15 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 transport (40) could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 20% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£145,750).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (15), environment (35), service access (42). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Good entry point at £145,750, but safety (15) needs consideration and environment (35) is below average.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Safety score 15/100 — crime rates are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
How Life Works Here
Newport Street is located in Swindon. Crime is a significant concern, with 613 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominates reports. 328 violent offences were recorded (54% 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 The Steam Railway (pub, 10m). The nearest transport stop is 84m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £145,750, with strong growth of 20% over five years. Based on 38 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. The local area has a moderate population, with a high proportion of rented accommodation. There are 10 schools within 2 km, 10 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 229m away. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 45 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
Flat/Maisonette | Leasehold | Market: hot
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 Newport Street, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- Anytime Fitness 105m · 1 min walk
hospitals (4)
- BPAS Swindon 216m · 3 min walk
- Window to the Womb 1000m · 12 min walk
- Newmedica Eye Clinic 1379m · 17 min walk
- Foot Health Clinic 1572m · 20 min walk
libraries (4)
- Old Town Library 183m · 2 min walk
- Swindon Central Library 993m · 12 min walk
- Walcot Library 1448m · 18 min walk
- Park Library 1774m · 22 min walk
parks & green spaces (3)
- Lawns Park 508m · 6 min walk
- Town Gardens 510m · 6 min walk
- Queens Park 767m · 10 min walk
schools (5)
- Lethbridge Primary School 229m · 3 min walk
- King William Street Church of England Primary School 453m · 6 min walk
- Holy Rood Catholic Primary School 923m · 12 min walk
- Lainesmead Primary School and Nursery 1040m · 13 min walk
- Drove Primary School 1171m · 15 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Station Approach — Swindon46
- Banwell Avenue — Swindon43
- Ramsbury Avenue — Swindon43
- Lethbridge Road — Swindon43
- Polesdon Avenue — Swindon46
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.
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