Richmond Road
Swindon, England
Reality check: At £250,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 23% 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), 23% 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), 23% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (30), environment (20), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Price (£250,000) 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 23% over 5 years, but environment scores only 20/100. Growth may not be sustainable without local improvements.
How Life Works Here
Richmond Road is located in Swindon. Crime rates are above average, with 214 incidents recorded in 12 months. Violence and sexual offences are the most frequent category. Violent offences make up 52% 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 105m away. The median property price is £250,000, with strong growth of 23% over five years. Based on 30 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, 9 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 136m away. Note that above-average crime in the area may offset the school accessibility for families. This street may particularly suit property investors. 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 Richmond Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- Buzz Gym 1357m · 17 min walk
- Health Hydro 1402m · 18 min walk
- Scorpion Kickboxing Gym 1633m · 20 min walk
- Kiss Gyms 1664m · 21 min walk
hospitals (3)
- Foot Health Clinic 1402m · 18 min walk
- Newmedica Eye Clinic 1498m · 19 min walk
- Window to the Womb 1836m · 23 min walk
libraries (4)
- Even Swindon Library 1242m · 16 min walk
- Moredon and Rodbourne Cheney Library 1388m · 17 min walk
- Pinetrees Library (Pinehurst) 1499m · 19 min walk
- Swindon Central Library 1846m · 23 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- St Marks Recreation Ground 876m · 11 min walk
- GWR Park 1449m · 18 min walk
- Broadgreen Park 1491m · 19 min walk
- Spring Gardens 1727m · 22 min walk
- Penhill Park 1917m · 24 min walk
schools (5)
- St Mary's Catholic Primary School 137m · 2 min walk
- Ferndale Primary School & Nursery 205m · 3 min walk
- Swindon Academy 879m · 11 min walk
- UTC Swindon 1244m · 16 min walk
- Rodbourne Cheney Primary School 1424m · 18 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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