Watercrook Mews
Swindon, England
Reality check: Affordable entry at £170,000 with hot market liquidity. 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: liquid market (score 90), 18% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£170,000).
Weak across environment (35), safety (40), or school access (70). Not ideal for children.
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), 18% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£170,000).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (40), 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 £170,000, but safety (40) needs consideration and environment (35) is below average.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Watercrook Mews is located in Swindon. Crime is around average for the area, with 180 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is shoplifting. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The nearest transport stop is 73m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £170,000, with strong growth of 18% over five years. Based on 33 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 422m away. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 50 out of 100 for liveability, above 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
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 Watercrook Mews, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- Link Centre 780m · 10 min walk
libraries (2)
- West Swindon Library 676m · 8 min walk
- Even Swindon Library 1366m · 17 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Mayenden Park 336m · 4 min walk
- Folly Park 532m · 7 min walk
- Toothill Park 1061m · 13 min walk
- Bloomsbury Park 1104m · 14 min walk
- Swindon Lagoons 1547m · 19 min walk
schools (5)
- Lift Hazelwood 423m · 5 min walk
- Westlea Primary School 568m · 7 min walk
- Oliver Tomkins Church of England Junior School 811m · 10 min walk
- Oliver Tomkins Church of England Infant and Nursery School 811m · 10 min walk
- Shaw Ridge Primary School 1119m · 14 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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