Living in Swindon, Wiltshire
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Local administration around Swindon
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Nearest GP surgeries to Swindon
| Surgery | Address | Distance | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Victoria Cross Surgery | 168-169 Victoria Road, Swindon | 0.1 mi | 01793 535584 |
| Whalebridge Practice | The Whalebridge Practice, Swindon NHS Health Centre, 1 Islington St, Swindon | 0.5 mi | 01793 692933 |
| Park Lane Practice | 7-9 Park Lane, Swindon | 0.7 mi | 01793 523176 |
| Old Town Surgery | Curie Avenue, Okus, Swindon | 0.8 mi | 01793 616057 |
| The Lawn Medical Centre | Guildford Avenue, Swindon | 0.9 mi | 01793 536515 |
Source: NHS England Organisation Data Service (Open Government Licence v3.0). Nearest to the town centre, straight-line distance. Being nearby does not mean a practice is accepting new patients - confirm the catchment area and list status with the surgery.
Nearest pharmacies to Swindon
| Pharmacy | Address | Distance | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Victoria Road Pharmacy | 171 Victoria Road, Swindon | 0.1 mi | 01793 528388 |
| Epicare Health Pharmacy | 123 Commercial Road, Swindon | 0.3 mi | 01793 535041 |
| Old Town Pharmacy | Inside the Co-Operative, High Street, Swindon | 0.4 mi | 01793 522430 |
| Boots | 3 Brunel Plaza, Swindon | 0.4 mi | 01793 536347 |
| Swindon Health Ctre Pharmacy LTD | Swindon NHS Health Centre, 1 Islington Street, Swindon | 0.5 mi | 01793 616280 |
Source: NHS England Organisation Data Service (Open Government Licence v3.0). Nearest to the town centre, straight-line distance. Check opening hours and services with the pharmacy or on the NHS Find a Pharmacy service at nhs.uk.
Nearest dentists to Swindon
| Practice | Address | Distance | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ebenezer House Dental Care Limited | 164 Victoria Road, Swindon | 0.1 mi | |
| Malherbe Dental Clinics LTD | 75 Victoria Road, Swindon | 0.1 mi | |
| Swindon Dental Anaesteic Clinic | Broadcasting House, 56-58 Prospect Place, Swindon | 0.2 mi | |
| Euro Dental Surgery | 45 Bath Road, Swindon | 0.2 mi | |
| Advanced Dental Care | 1 Wood Street, Swindon | 0.3 mi |
Source: NHS England Organisation Data Service (Open Government Licence v3.0). Nearest to the town centre, straight-line distance. Being listed does not mean a practice is taking new patients - check with the practice or on the NHS Find a Dentist service at nhs.uk.
Dental practices listed may be NHS, private or mixed - NHS availability changes. Check the NHS Find a Dentist service.
Recent Sold Prices in Swindon
| Address | Price | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31, CRICKLADE STREET | £180,000 | Terraced | Jul 2026 |
| FLAT 6, 28, NEWPORT STREET | £126,400 | Flat | Jul 2026 |
| 41, WESTERN STREET | £248,500 | Terraced | Jul 2026 |
| 88, CLIFTON STREET | £330,000 | Terraced | Jul 2026 |
| 16, GODDARD COURT, CRICKLADE STREET | £90,000 | Flat | Jul 2026 |
| 45, STAFFORD STREET | £238,000 | Semi-detached | Jun 2026 |
| 7, EXMOUTH STREET | £265,000 | Terraced | Jun 2026 |
| 14, SOUTH STREET | £312,000 | Terraced | Jun 2026 |
| 13, DOVER STREET | £230,000 | Terraced | Jun 2026 |
| 34, OLD BREWERY LANE | £187,000 | Flat | May 2026 |
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Contains HM Land Registry data. Crown copyright and database right 2026.
Schools in Swindon
Primary Schools
| School | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Holy Rood Catholic Primary School | Good | 0.2 mi |
| King William Street Church of England Primary School | Good | 0.2 mi |
| Lethbridge Primary School | Not rated | 0.4 mi |
| Drove Primary School | Good | 0.5 mi |
| Lainesmead Primary School and Nursery | Good | 0.6 mi |
| Robert Le Kyng Primary School | Not rated | 0.7 mi |
| The Croft Primary School | Not rated | 0.7 mi |
| Holy Cross Catholic Primary School | Good | 0.8 mi |
| Mountford Manor Primary School | Good | 1.1 mi |
| Lawn Primary and Nursery School | Not rated | 1.1 mi |
Secondary Schools
| School | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Commonweal School | Not rated | 0.6 mi |
| UTC Swindon | Requires Improvement | 0.7 mi |
| Lawn Manor Academy | Good | 0.8 mi |
| St Joseph's Catholic College | Not rated | 1.0 mi |
Broadband in Swindon
Local Amenities in Swindon
Parks & Green Spaces
- Pitch 0.2 mi
- Queens Park 0.2 mi
- Savernake Park 0.2 mi
- Savernake Street Park 0.2 mi
- Playground 0.3 mi
Supermarkets
- Mieszko 0.3 mi
- Belvoir 0.3 mi
- Co-op Food 0.4 mi
- Aldi 0.5 mi
- Krakow Polski Sklep 0.6 mi
Train Stations
- Swindon Rail Station 0.7 mi
Airports
- Lotmead Farm Airstrip 3.1 mi
- Draycot Farm Aerodrome 4.6 mi
- Lower Upham Farm Aerodrome 5 mi
Hospitals & Healthcare
- Victoria Cross Surgery 0.1 mi
- Victoria Road Pharmacy 0.1 mi
- Window to the Womb 0.2 mi
- The Mirabel Clinic 0.3 mi
- BPAS Swindon 0.4 mi
Area Profile for Swindon
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Planning & Heritage in Swindon
No special planning designations found near the town centre.