Northern Road
Swindon, England
Reality check: At £244,750, this is a premium entry point. Strong 25% 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), 25% 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 50, walkability 45). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 25% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (30), environment (19), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Price (£244,750) and connectivity (transport 50) both limit appeal for first-time buyers.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Prices grew 25% over 5 years, but environment scores only 19/100. Growth may not be sustainable without local improvements.
How Life Works Here
Northern Road is located in Swindon. Crime rates are above average, with 172 incidents recorded in 12 months. Violence and sexual offences are the most frequent category. Violent offences make up 66% of reports. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. Public transport is accessible, with rail and bus stops within reach. The nearest is about 71m away. The median property price is £244,750, with strong growth of 25% over five years. Based on 44 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 10 schools within 2 km, 8 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 134m away. 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 46 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
Semi-Detached | Freehold | Market: hot
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 Northern Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- Buzz Gym 1569m · 20 min walk
- Health Hydro 1635m · 20 min walk
- Kiss Gyms 1824m · 23 min walk
- Scorpion Kickboxing Gym 1885m · 24 min walk
hospitals (2)
- Foot Health Clinic 1637m · 20 min walk
- Newmedica Eye Clinic 1658m · 21 min walk
libraries (4)
- Moredon and Rodbourne Cheney Library 1184m · 15 min walk
- Pinetrees Library (Pinehurst) 1271m · 16 min walk
- Even Swindon Library 1501m · 19 min walk
- Penhill Library 1963m · 24 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- St Marks Recreation Ground 916m · 12 min walk
- Broadgreen Park 1594m · 20 min walk
- Penhill Park 1667m · 21 min walk
- GWR Park 1698m · 21 min walk
- Seven Fields 1907m · 24 min walk
schools (5)
- St Mary's Catholic Primary School 134m · 2 min walk
- Ferndale Primary School & Nursery 349m · 4 min walk
- Swindon Academy 616m · 8 min walk
- Rodbourne Cheney Primary School 1198m · 15 min walk
- Greenmeadow Primary School 1395m · 17 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.
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