The Chesters
Swindon, England
Reality check: Affordable entry at £169,975 with hot market liquidity. Strong 29% growth over 5 years supports the investment case.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 29% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£169,975).
Workable for families, but noisy/dense environment (35) may concern parents.
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%
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 29% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£169,975).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by environment (35), 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 £169,975, but environment (35) is below average.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
The Chesters is located in Swindon. Crime levels are below the local average (78 incidents in 12 months). Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The nearest transport stop is 184m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £169,975, with strong growth of 29% over five years. Based on 36 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 7 schools within 2 km, 7 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. The nearest school is just 237m away. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 54 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 10% 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
Terraced | 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 The Chesters, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- Link Centre 725m · 9 min walk
libraries (2)
- West Swindon Library 659m · 8 min walk
- Even Swindon Library 1267m · 16 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Swindon Lagoons 943m · 12 min walk
- Mayenden Park 954m · 12 min walk
- Folly Park 1129m · 14 min walk
- Shaw Forest Park 1446m · 18 min walk
- Toothill Park 1579m · 20 min walk
schools (5)
- Westlea Primary School 237m · 3 min walk
- Shaw Ridge Primary School 576m · 7 min walk
- Oliver Tomkins Church of England Junior School 983m · 12 min walk
- Oliver Tomkins Church of England Infant and Nursery School 983m · 12 min walk
- Lift Hazelwood 997m · 12 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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