Wiltshire
Living in Swindon, Wiltshire
Thinking of moving to Swindon? Our area guide covers everything you need to know about living in Swindon, Wiltshire - from school ratings and house prices to broadband speeds and local amenities.
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Schools good or better
5.5 Gbps
Max broadband
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Pollen forecast for Swindon
Today
Moderate
Grass 3
Tree 1
Weed 1
Thu
High
Grass 4
Tree 1
Weed 1
Fri
High
Grass 4
Tree 1
Weed 1
Sat
None
Grass 0
Tree 1
Weed 0
Sun
None
Grass 0
Tree 1
Weed 0
Pollen data from Google Pollen. Index runs 0 (none) to 5 (very high).
Local administration around Swindon
Swindon Borough Council
Local council
Swindon South
Parliamentary constituency
Queen's Park
Ward
Boundary data: mySociety MapIt, based on the town-centre postcode. A larger town may span more than one ward or constituency.
Recent Sold Prices in Swindon
| Address | Price | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2, PROSPECT HILL | £210,000 | Semi-detached | Aug 2025 |
| 21, PROSPECT HILL | £200,000 | Terraced | May 2025 |
| 10, PROSPECT HILL | £248,000 | Terraced | Dec 2024 |
| 15, PROSPECT HILL | £180,000 | Terraced | Nov 2024 |
| 20, PROSPECT HILL | £208,000 | Terraced | May 2024 |
| 14, PROSPECT HILL | £230,000 | Terraced | Dec 2023 |
| 22, PROSPECT HILL | £239,000 | Terraced | Jul 2023 |
| 9, PROSPECT HILL | £244,000 | Terraced | Feb 2023 |
| 14, PROSPECT HILL | £210,500 | Terraced | Sep 2021 |
| 22, PROSPECT HILL | £195,000 | Terraced | May 2021 |
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
5500 Mbps
Max Download
5500 Mbps
Median Download
Superfast
Ultrafast
Full Fibre (FTTP)
Availability
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
- Pitch 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
Restaurants
- Abbey Meads Rendezvous (Swindon) 3 mi
- Thamesdown Kebabs 3.2 mi
- Swindon Harvester 3.3 mi
- Robins Farm - Farmhouse Inns 3.4 mi
- Lemon Plaice Fish & Chips 3.4 mi
Pubs
- Abbey Meads 3 mi
- The Blunsdon Arms 3.2 mi
- The Jovial Monk 3.4 mi
- Heart In Hand 4 mi
- Carrie’s Bar 4 mi
GP Surgeries
- Imperial Hearing Swindon 3 mi
- Dr D Turbin 3 mi
- Hawkins Dr J T J 3 mi
- Ochoa Dr J G 3 mi
- Loyd Dr C & Partners 4.1 mi
Gyms
- Swindon Pilates 3.1 mi
- David Lloyd Swindon 3.3 mi
- Blunsdon Fitness+ 4 mi
- Pure Balance Pilates 4.4 mi
Planning & Heritage in Swindon
No special planning designations found near the town centre.