Padstow Road
Swindon, England
Reality check: Affordable entry at £142,500 with hot market liquidity. Strong 16% 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), 16% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£142,500).
Schools and safety are acceptable, but the dense urban environment (31/100) is not family-friendly. Noise, pollution, or lack of green space are concerns.
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), 16% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£142,500).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Safe area, but environment (31/100) — 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%
Good entry point at £142,500, but environment (31) is below average.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Prices grew 16% over 5 years, but environment scores only 31/100. Growth may not be sustainable without local improvements.
How Life Works Here
Padstow Road is located in Swindon. Crime is around average for the area, with 112 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is shoplifting. Violent offences account for 36% of reported crimes. 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 189m away. The median property price is £142,500, with strong growth of 16% over five years. Based on 130 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 7 schools within 2 km, 4 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 433m away. The surrounding environment — limited green space and high density — may not suit families seeking a quieter setting. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 53 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
Flat/Maisonette | Leasehold | 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 Padstow Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (5)
- Scorpion Kickboxing Gym 610m · 8 min walk
- PureGym 917m · 12 min walk
- Health Hydro 930m · 12 min walk
- Delta Tennis Centre 988m · 12 min walk
- Buzz Gym 1153m · 14 min walk
hospitals (4)
- Foot Health Clinic 892m · 11 min walk
- Marlborough House 1071m · 13 min walk
- Window to the Womb 1509m · 19 min walk
- Newmedica Eye Clinic 1597m · 20 min walk
libraries (3)
- Even Swindon Library 453m · 6 min walk
- Swindon Central Library 1577m · 20 min walk
- West Swindon Library 1773m · 22 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- GWR Park 676m · 8 min walk
- Rushey Platt Nature Reserve 877m · 11 min walk
- Mayenden Park 1156m · 14 min walk
- The Circle 1248m · 16 min walk
- Wichelstowe Lakes 1973m · 25 min walk
schools (5)
- Robert Le Kyng Primary School 434m · 5 min walk
- UTC Swindon 743m · 9 min walk
- Even Swindon Primary School 827m · 10 min walk
- Kingfisher CE Academy 1546m · 19 min walk
- The Deanery CofE Academy 1546m · 19 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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