Sheppard Street
Swindon, England
Reality check: This is a transit node, not a neighbourhood. Not suitable for settled living.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Moderate investment case — 30% growth, stable market. But slow market turnover.
Transit hub — not suited for settled living. High footfall, noise, and crime make this unsuitable regardless of nearby schools or services.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Decent connectivity, but some areas could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Moderate investment case — 30% growth, stable market. But slow market turnover.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Transit hub — not suited for settled living. High footfall, noise, and crime make this unsuitable regardless of nearby schools or services.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Possible first step at £208,250 — price is manageable but connectivity (90) or environment (58) may be a compromise.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How suitable for settled living
Access, transport, services
This is a major transit hub, not a residential neighbourhood. The functionality score reflects excellent access and transport, but the liveability score reflects the reality of settled living here.
Things You Should Know
Area safety score 15/100 — crime rates in this area (LSOA, not this specific street) are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
Daily access score 16/100. Basic amenities like shops, GPs and post offices are not within easy walking distance.
How Life Works Here
Sheppard Street is located in Swindon. Crime is a significant concern, with 504 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominate reports. 212 violent offences were recorded (42% of total). This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transport hub rather than a typical residential street. This is a quieter, more car-dependent location. The nearest shops and services may require a short drive. The closest is a Garden at 85m. Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (Sheppard Street) is 28m away. The median property price is £208,250, with strong growth of 30% over five years. Based on 4 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. This is not a family-friendly location. Despite schools being within 2 km, the high crime, noise and transport-oriented environment make it unsuitable for raising children. The profile suggests appeal to both property investors and young professionals. This is a transport hub, not a residential neighbourhood. Functionality scores 49/100 (excellent access and transport), but liveability scores only 46/100. The extreme footfall, crime, and urban intensity make it unsuitable for settled living. It may work for short-term rentals, corporate lets, or professionals who prioritise location above all else — but for most people looking for a home, this is not the right street.
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
Terraced | Freehold | Market: cooling
⚠ Based on only 4 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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Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Sheppard Street, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- Buzz Gym 230m · 3 min walk
- Health Hydro 366m · 5 min walk
- Kiss Gyms 643m · 8 min walk
- Scorpion Kickboxing Gym 754m · 9 min walk
hospitals (4)
- Foot Health Clinic 389m · 5 min walk
- Newmedica Eye Clinic 506m · 6 min walk
- Window to the Womb 720m · 9 min walk
- Marlborough House 1596m · 20 min walk
libraries (4)
- Swindon Central Library 743m · 9 min walk
- Even Swindon Library 1045m · 13 min walk
- Old Town Library 1537m · 19 min walk
- Walcot Library 1916m · 24 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- GWR Park 570m · 7 min walk
- Spring Gardens 768m · 10 min walk
- Broadgreen Park 768m · 10 min walk
- St Marks Recreation Ground 855m · 11 min walk
- Savernake Park 885m · 11 min walk
schools (5)
- UTC Swindon 436m · 6 min walk
- Ferndale Primary School & Nursery 990m · 12 min walk
- Holy Rood Catholic Primary School 998m · 12 min walk
- Robert Le Kyng Primary School 1001m · 12 min walk
- St Mary's Catholic Primary School 1252m · 16 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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