Oldlands Walk
Swindon, England
Reality check: At £232,500, this is a premium entry point. Strong 28% 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: 28% 5-year growth.
Weak across environment (35), safety (45), or school access (70). Not ideal for children.
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: 28% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (45), environment (35), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Price (£232,500) and connectivity (transport 40) both limit appeal for first-time buyers.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Oldlands Walk is located in Swindon. Crime is around average for the area, with 94 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is violence and sexual offences. Violent offences account for 67% of reported crimes. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The nearest transport stop is 87m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £232,500, with strong growth of 28% over five years. Based on 8 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 8 schools within 2 km, 7 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 50 out of 100 for liveability.
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
Semi-Detached | Freehold | Market: stable
Based on 8 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 Oldlands Walk, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- Dorcan Recreation Complex 1967m · 25 min walk
hospitals (3)
- The Avalon Centre 1595m · 20 min walk
- Great Western Hospital 1621m · 20 min walk
- CHEC Swindon 1729m · 22 min walk
libraries (5)
- Park Library 728m · 9 min walk
- Liden Library 1151m · 14 min walk
- Liden Library 1281m · 16 min walk
- Badbury Park Library 1487m · 19 min walk
- Walcot Library 1797m · 22 min walk
parks & green spaces (3)
- Coate Water Country Park 907m · 11 min walk
- Coate Water Local Nature Reserve 1511m · 19 min walk
- Buckhurst Field 1514m · 19 min walk
schools (5)
- OakTree Nursery and Primary School 627m · 8 min walk
- Lawn Primary and Nursery School 944m · 12 min walk
- Liden Academy 1148m · 14 min walk
- Goddard Park Community Primary School 1181m · 15 min walk
- Eldene Nursery and Primary School 1239m · 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.
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