Scarborough Road
Swindon, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for investors (good), least for retirees (poor).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Moderate investment case — 9% growth, stable market. But environment limits appeal.
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%
Moderate investment case — 9% growth, stable market. But environment limits appeal.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Safety (30), environment (7), and services (30) are all weak. Not suitable for 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 9% over 5 years, but environment scores only 7/100. Growth may not be sustainable without local improvements.
How Life Works Here
Scarborough Road is located in Swindon. Crime rates are above average, with 161 incidents recorded in 12 months. Violence and sexual offences are the most frequent category. Violent offences make up 51% 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 142m away. The median property price is £250,000, with moderate growth of 9% over five years. Based on 12 transactions recorded since 2014. 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 395m away. Note that above-average crime in the area may offset the school accessibility for families. The profile suggests appeal to both property investors and young professionals. Overall, this street scores 44 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: stable
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 Scarborough Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- Health Hydro 1439m · 18 min walk
- Buzz Gym 1447m · 18 min walk
- Scorpion Kickboxing Gym 1590m · 20 min walk
hospitals (3)
- Foot Health Clinic 1429m · 18 min walk
- Newmedica Eye Clinic 1671m · 21 min walk
- Window to the Womb 1955m · 24 min walk
libraries (4)
- Even Swindon Library 1051m · 13 min walk
- Moredon and Rodbourne Cheney Library 1401m · 18 min walk
- Pinetrees Library (Pinehurst) 1789m · 22 min walk
- Swindon Central Library 1977m · 25 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- St Marks Recreation Ground 1175m · 15 min walk
- Swindon Lagoons 1389m · 17 min walk
- GWR Park 1425m · 18 min walk
- Broadgreen Park 1728m · 22 min walk
- Spring Gardens 1918m · 24 min walk
schools (5)
- St Mary's Catholic Primary School 395m · 5 min walk
- Ferndale Primary School & Nursery 513m · 6 min walk
- Even Swindon Primary School 931m · 12 min walk
- Nova Hreod Academy 972m · 12 min walk
- UTC Swindon 1232m · 15 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. Limited data available for this street — interpret scores with caution.
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