Wardour Close
Swindon, England
Reality check: At £245,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 18% 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: 18% 5-year growth.
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: 18% 5-year growth.
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%
Possible first step at £245,000 — price is manageable but connectivity (40) or environment (35) may be a compromise.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Wardour Close is located in Swindon. Crime levels are below the local average (63 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 190m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £245,000, with strong growth of 18% over five years. Based on 7 transactions recorded since 2014. The area has a notable retired population. There are 11 schools within 2 km, 11 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 237m away. This street may particularly suit property investors. Overall, this street scores 53 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 16% 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: 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 Wardour Close, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- Anytime Fitness 922m · 12 min walk
hospitals (2)
- BPAS Swindon 779m · 10 min walk
- Window to the Womb 1739m · 22 min walk
libraries (4)
- Old Town Library 1016m · 13 min walk
- Park Library 1128m · 14 min walk
- Walcot Library 1404m · 18 min walk
- Swindon Central Library 1709m · 21 min walk
parks & green spaces (3)
- Lawns Park 546m · 7 min walk
- Queens Park 1347m · 17 min walk
- Buckhurst Field 1500m · 19 min walk
schools (5)
- Lawn Primary and Nursery School 238m · 3 min walk
- Lawn Manor Academy 818m · 10 min walk
- Lethbridge Primary School 1018m · 13 min walk
- Lainesmead Primary School and Nursery 1175m · 15 min walk
- Drove Primary School 1546m · 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.