Selwood Close
Swindon, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for first-time buyers (fair), least for investors (below average).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Good entry point at £153,000, but safety (25) needs consideration and environment (38) is below average.
Safety score of 25 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%
Liquidity (50) and market (50) are both below average. Properties may sit on the market.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (25), environment (38), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Good entry point at £153,000, but safety (25) needs consideration and environment (38) is below average.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Area safety score 25/100 — crime rates in this area (LSOA, not this specific street) are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
How Life Works Here
Selwood Close is located in Swindon. Crime is a significant concern, with 463 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominate reports. 175 violent offences were recorded (38% of total). This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transport hub rather than a typical residential street. 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 112m away. The median property price is £153,000, though prices have fallen 22% over five years. Based on 7 transactions recorded since 2014. The local area has a moderate population, with a high proportion of rented accommodation. There are 8 schools within 2 km, 8 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 255m away. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. Some market indicators point to a cooling trend. Overall, this street scores 42 out of 100 for liveability, in the lower quartile for its district. The low safety score is the dominant factor affecting liveability here.
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
Based on 7 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 Selwood Close, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- JD Gyms 655m · 8 min walk
- Flashpoint Swindon 1033m · 13 min walk
hospitals (4)
- Newmedica Eye Clinic 1236m · 16 min walk
- Window to the Womb 1510m · 19 min walk
- BPAS Swindon 1756m · 22 min walk
- Foot Health Clinic 1940m · 24 min walk
libraries (5)
- Walcot Library 785m · 10 min walk
- Swindon Central Library 1439m · 18 min walk
- Park Library 1874m · 23 min walk
- Old Town Library 1877m · 24 min walk
- Pinetrees Library (Pinehurst) 1978m · 25 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- County Ground Extension 346m · 4 min walk
- Broadgreen Park 888m · 11 min walk
- Spring Gardens 1066m · 13 min walk
- Buckhurst Field 1131m · 14 min walk
- Queens Park 1273m · 16 min walk
schools (5)
- St Joseph's Catholic College 255m · 3 min walk
- Holy Cross Catholic Primary School 496m · 6 min walk
- Mountford Manor Primary School 577m · 7 min walk
- Drove Primary School 805m · 10 min walk
- Lainesmead Primary School and Nursery 975m · 12 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Drakes Meadow — Swindon41
- Huddleston Close — Swindon40
- Bruddel Grove — Swindon42
- Dearden Walk — Swindon42
- Kencot Court — Swindon42
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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