Vicarage Road
Swindon, England
Reality check: At £284,500, this is a premium entry point. Strong 39% 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 70), 39% 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%
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 70), 39% 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%
Price (£284,500) and connectivity (transport 40) both limit appeal for first-time buyers.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Vicarage Road is located in Swindon. Crime rates are above average, with 161 incidents recorded in 12 months. Violence and sexual offences is 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. The nearest transport stop is 132m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £284,500, with strong growth of 39% over five years. Based on 26 transactions recorded since 2014. There are 10 schools within 2 km, 9 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 2 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 422m away. Note that above-average crime in the area may offset the school accessibility for families. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 47 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)
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: warm
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 Vicarage Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- Haydon Centre and Gym 1877m · 24 min walk
- Buzz Gym 1885m · 24 min walk
- Health Hydro 1917m · 24 min walk
libraries (4)
- Moredon and Rodbourne Cheney Library 874m · 11 min walk
- Pinetrees Library (Pinehurst) 1442m · 18 min walk
- Even Swindon Library 1592m · 20 min walk
- Penhill Library 1965m · 25 min walk
parks & green spaces (4)
- St Marks Recreation Ground 1315m · 16 min walk
- Penhill Park 1742m · 22 min walk
- Seven Fields 1743m · 22 min walk
- GWR Park 1938m · 24 min walk
schools (5)
- St Mary's Catholic Primary School 423m · 5 min walk
- Swindon Academy 657m · 8 min walk
- Nova Hreod Academy 670m · 8 min walk
- Ferndale Primary School & Nursery 704m · 9 min walk
- Rodbourne Cheney Primary School 937m · 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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