Strong on transport, weaker on safety and lower house prices
This public area guide compares Central in Swindon using available headline data on crime, house prices, schools, flood risk and transport.
Is Central a good place to live?
Central may be a good fit for people who value stronger transport access and lower house prices. It ranks strongly for stronger transport access and lower house prices, while flood risk is around the national middle range. Crime data appears weaker, so those factors are worth checking against your priorities.
You can also compare nearby neighbourhoods in Swindon below.
For the full breakdown, open the app report for deeper comparisons and shortlist tools.
Central at a glance
Best fit and trade-offs
May suit
- Movers who value stronger transport access
- Buyers looking for lower house prices
Watch out for
- Crime data appears weaker than many neighbourhoods nationally
The public data shows a mixed profile, so the right fit depends on your priorities.
Crime rate in Central
Crime rate
Crime rate
29.55 per 1,000 people
Percentile
5th percentile nationally
Crime data appears weaker than most neighbourhoods nationally.
House prices in Central
House prices
Average sold price
£195,431
Percentile
20th percentile nationally
House prices appear lower than many neighbourhoods nationally.
Schools in Central
Flood risk in Central
Transport in Central
What the full report adds
This public guide covers headline signals for crime, house prices, schools, flood risk and transport. The full report adds deeper lifestyle, health, green space, family and local life data, plus tools to compare and shortlist neighbourhoods.
FAQs
Is Central a good place to live?
Central may be a good fit for people who value stronger transport access and lower house prices. It ranks strongly for stronger transport access and lower house prices, while flood risk is around the national middle range. Crime data appears weaker, so those factors are worth checking against your priorities.
Is Central safe?
Central ranks in the 5th percentile for crime data; in this dataset, a higher percentile indicates lower crime.
What are house prices like in Central?
The average sold price is £195,431, with house prices in the 20th percentile nationally.
How are schools in Central?
Schools rank in the 32nd percentile nationally for this public profile.
What neighbourhoods are near Central?
Nearby public profiles include Eastcott in Swindon and Shaw in Swindon.
