Bank Street

Wiltshire, England

Residential Mixed character Transport-oriented Risk: Medium Starter home Medium confidence

Reality check: Good connectivity and walkability suit a professional lifestyle. Safety score of 15 is worth considering, especially at night. The environment (39/100) is urban and dense — not for everyone.

Who Is This Street For?

Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.

Best fit: Young ProfessionalsGood

Decent connectivity, but some areas could be better.

Families
Poor

Safety (15), environment (39), and school access (20) are all weak. Not a family area.

How this is calculated

Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%

Young Professionals
Good

Decent connectivity, but some areas could be better.

How this is calculated

Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%

Investors
Below Average

Market data is decent (liquidity 70, market 55).

How this is calculated

Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30

Retirees
Below Average

Limited by safety (15), environment (39), service access (42). Not ideal for settled retirement.

How this is calculated

Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%

First-time Buyers
Good

Good entry point at £149,750, but safety (15) needs consideration and environment (39) is below average.

How this is calculated

Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%

47
Liveability Score
Top 50% in Wiltshire
Medium confidence Based on 16 transactions (moderate sample), 6 data sources

Things You Should Know

High Crime Area (LSOA)

Area safety score 15/100 — crime rates in this area (LSOA, not this specific street) are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.

Weak family fundamentals

Family score 20 and safety 15. School access or quality combined with safety concerns make this challenging for families.

How Life Works Here

Bank Street is located in Wiltshire, near Melksham. Crime is a significant concern, with 342 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominate reports. 144 violent offences were recorded (42% of total). Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The closest is Grapes Inn (pub, 58m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (Bud's Bar) is 57m away. The median property price is £149,750, though prices have fallen 10% over five years. Based on 16 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 1 schools within 2 km. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. The profile suggests appeal to both young professionals and first-time buyers. Some market indicators point to a cooling trend. Overall, this street scores 47 out of 100 for liveability. Note that the composite score masks a serious safety concern that may outweigh other strengths for many residents.

Nearby Services (5 km)

Score Breakdown

Each dimension scored 0-100 from open government data. Source listed under each bar.

Safety (area) Poor (15)

police.uk crime data (12-month rolling), LSOA-level area, not street-level

Daily Access Below Average (42)

OpenStreetMap amenities within 2km

Transport Excellent (90)

DfT NaPTAN + TfL stops

Environment Below Average (39)

DEFRA noise & air quality, OS green space

Market Value Fair (55)

HM Land Registry price paid data

Family Poor (20)

GIAS schools + Ofsted ratings

Walkability Good (60)

OSM footpath density + connectivity

Energy Data pending

EPC Register — awaiting public API access

Flood Risk Excellent (90)

Environment Agency flood zones

Property Market

£149,750
Median Price
16
Transactions (2014–2025)
-10.2%
5-Year Price Trend

Other | Freehold | Market: warm

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Open Government Licence v3.0)

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Nearby Amenities

Grapes Inn58m (0.7 min walk)
The Bear92m (1.1 min walk)
Sainsbury's Pharmacy175m (2.2 min walk)

Public Services Nearby

Public facilities within walking distance from Bank Street, with detailed information for each.

libraries (1)

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parks & green spaces (3)

schools (2)

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Transport Links

Bud's Bar bus_stop57m
Buds Bar bus_stop68m
The Bear bus_stop116m
Sainsbury bus_stop213m
Market Place bus_stop219m
Melksham Rail Station rail_station766m

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Data Transparency

6 open data sources
80% data uniqueness
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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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