Southbrook Street
Swindon, England
Reality check: At £215,000, this is a premium entry point. Modest 9% growth over 5 years.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 9% 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%
Decent connectivity, but walkability (45) could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 9% 5-year growth.
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%
Possible first step at £215,000 — price is manageable but connectivity (90) or environment (35) may be a compromise.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Southbrook Street is located in Swindon. Crime rates are above average, with 172 incidents recorded in 12 months. Violence and sexual offences is the most frequent category. Violent offences make up 66% of reports. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (St Mary's Grove) is 244m away. The median property price is £215,000, with moderate growth of 9% over five years. Based on 47 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 8 schools within 2 km, 6 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 281m 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 55 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 5% within its district.
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
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 Southbrook Street, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- JD Gyms 1245m · 16 min walk
- Buzz Gym 1404m · 18 min walk
- Health Hydro 1509m · 19 min walk
- Kiss Gyms 1589m · 20 min walk
hospitals (3)
- Newmedica Eye Clinic 1426m · 18 min walk
- Foot Health Clinic 1518m · 19 min walk
- Window to the Womb 1819m · 23 min walk
libraries (5)
- Pinetrees Library (Pinehurst) 1156m · 14 min walk
- Moredon and Rodbourne Cheney Library 1422m · 18 min walk
- Even Swindon Library 1558m · 20 min walk
- Swindon Central Library 1813m · 23 min walk
- Penhill Library 1958m · 24 min walk
parks & green spaces (3)
- St Marks Recreation Ground 622m · 8 min walk
- Penhill Park 1614m · 20 min walk
- GWR Park 1615m · 20 min walk
schools (5)
- Ferndale Primary School & Nursery 282m · 4 min walk
- St Mary's Catholic Primary School 355m · 4 min walk
- Swindon Academy 696m · 9 min walk
- UTC Swindon 1412m · 18 min walk
- Greenmeadow Primary School 1524m · 19 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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