Sackville Close
Swindon, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for investors (fair), least for retirees (below average).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Moderate investment case — 3% growth, stable market. But environment limits appeal, slow market turnover.
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 40, walkability 45). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Moderate investment case — 3% growth, stable market. But environment limits appeal, slow market turnover.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (30), 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 (£225,000) 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
Sackville Close is located in Swindon. Crime rates are above average, with 160 incidents recorded in 12 months. Violence and sexual offences is the most frequent category. Violent offences make up 53% of reports. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The nearest transport stop is 172m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £225,000, with moderate growth of 3% over five years. Based on 3 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates, with larger households suggesting families. 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 170m away. Note that above-average crime in the area may offset the school accessibility for families. Overall, this street scores 45 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)
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
Terraced | Freehold | Market: cooling
⚠ Based on only 3 transactions. Market data has low statistical confidence for this street.
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 Sackville Close, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- Nuffield Health Fitness & Wellbeing 790m · 10 min walk
- Flashpoint Swindon 1246m · 16 min walk
hospitals (3)
- Newmedica Eye Clinic 1552m · 19 min walk
- Window to the Womb 1743m · 22 min walk
- BPAS Swindon 1750m · 22 min walk
libraries (5)
- Walcot Library 563m · 7 min walk
- Park Library 1512m · 19 min walk
- Swindon Central Library 1668m · 21 min walk
- Old Town Library 1928m · 24 min walk
- Covingham Library 1955m · 24 min walk
parks & green spaces (3)
- Buckhurst Field 735m · 9 min walk
- Queens Park 1404m · 18 min walk
- Lawns Park 1602m · 20 min walk
schools (5)
- Mountford Manor Primary School 170m · 2 min walk
- St Joseph's Catholic College 308m · 4 min walk
- Holy Cross Catholic Primary School 661m · 8 min walk
- Lainesmead Primary School and Nursery 920m · 12 min walk
- Lawn Manor Academy 1151m · 14 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.