Compare 35 UK public pools — water 28.1°C, access 74/100 median
POOLS INDEXED
35
CITIES COVERED
7
AVG ACCESS SCORE
74/100
AVG WATER TEMP
28.1°C
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HOW TO USE
4 ways to decide where to swim
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Search by name or postcode
Type into the box above — e.g. "Leith Victoria Swim" or a postcode like EH6. Hits on pool name, city, and postcode match.
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Filter by feature
Only 4 of 35 indexed pools offer a diving pool. The finder surfaces them with prices and access scores.
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Compare two pools
Side-by-side: Brixton vs Queen Mother — 3.8km apart. See who wins on lane count, temperature, price, and access.
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Calculate your £/year
Enter swims per week. At £4.90 per swim (cheapest — Gorbals) vs a £40/month gym, the calculator shows the payback point.
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Top-access pools right now
Leith Victoria Swim Centre
Edinburgh · EH6 5HX
straighten 25m
thermostat 28.5°C
score 96/100
Mile End Park Leisure Centre
London · E3 4SN
straighten 25m
thermostat 28.0°C
score 94/100
Stechford Cascades
Birmingham · B33 8QA
straighten 25m
thermostat 28.5°C
score 91/100
Ainslie Park Leisure Centre
Edinburgh · EH5 2HN
straighten 25m
thermostat 28.5°C
score 91/100
Tollcross International Swimming Centre
Glasgow · G32 8QE
straighten 50m
thermostat 27.5°C
score 88/100
Wythenshawe Forum
Manchester · M22 5RX
straighten 25m
thermostat 28.0°C
score 85/100
The Community Pool indexes 35 UK public pools across 7 cities. Every pool page carries an access score (median 74 / 100), verified swimmer-reported water temperature, and a live cost calculator.