Market Place

Wiltshire, England

Local high street Urban, active Well-connected Risk: Medium Starter home High confidence

Reality check: Good connectivity and walkability suit a professional lifestyle. Safety score of 30 is worth considering, especially at night. The environment (35/100) 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
Below Average

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%

Young Professionals
Good

Decent connectivity, but some areas could be better.

How this is calculated

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

Investors
Fair

Moderate investment case — reasonable liquidity, stable market. But environment limits appeal.

How this is calculated

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

Retirees
Fair

Good with limitations — good daily access, walkable. But environment (35) suggests noise or density.

How this is calculated

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

First-time Buyers
Good

Good entry point at £150,000, but safety (30) needs consideration and environment (35) is below average.

How this is calculated

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

54
Liveability Score
Top 14% in WiltshireTop 20% nationally
High confidence Based on 6 data sources, 230 transactions

How Life Works Here

Market Place is located in Wiltshire, near Westbury. Crime rates are above average, with 160 incidents recorded in 12 months. Violence and sexual offences is the most frequent category. Violent offences make up 52% of reports. Daily amenities are excellent, with 8 facilities within walking distance, including pub (3), fast_food (2), and convenience (1). The closest is Market Tavern (pub, 23m). Public transport is accessible, with rail and bus stops within reach. The nearest is about 178m away. The median property price is £150,000, though prices have fallen 19% over five years. Based on 230 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 4 schools within 2 km, 3 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. Note that above-average crime in the area may offset the school accessibility for families. The profile suggests appeal to both young professionals and first-time buyers. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 54 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 14% within its district.

Nearby Services (5 km)

Score Breakdown

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

Safety Below Average (30)

police.uk crime data (12-month rolling)

Daily Access Excellent (81)

OpenStreetMap amenities within 2km

Transport Fair (50)

DfT NaPTAN + TfL stops

Environment Below Average (35)

DEFRA noise & air quality, OS green space

Market Value Good (60)

HM Land Registry price paid data

Family Fair (45)

GIAS schools + Ofsted ratings

Walkability Excellent (75)

OSM footpath density + connectivity

Energy Data pending

EPC Register — awaiting public API access

Flood Risk Excellent (90)

Environment Agency flood zones

Property Market

£150,000
Median Price
230
Transactions (2014–2026)
-18.8%
5-Year Price Trend

Flat/Maisonette | Freehold | Market: hot

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

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Nearby Amenities

Market Tavern23m (0.3 min walk)
Olympia Takeaway23m (0.3 min walk)
Giovanni's Barber27m (0.3 min walk)
The Crown31m (0.4 min walk)
One Stop38m (0.5 min walk)
New China Cottage48m (0.6 min walk)
The Ludlow Arms54m (0.7 min walk)
Magic Wok60m (0.8 min walk)

Public Services Nearby

Public facilities within walking distance from Market Place, with detailed information for each.

libraries (1)

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parks & green spaces (2)

schools (5)

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Transport Links

Watersmead bus_stop178m
Edward Street bus_stop241m
High Street bus_stop292m
Old School House bus_stop323m
Haynes Road bus_stop335m
Westbury (Wilts) Rail Station rail_station1252m

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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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