Amesbury Close Swindon
12 addresses across 2 postcodes (SN2), about 50 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 83875679.
- Sales: 1 recorded sales since 1995; in 2026 the median was £250,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 7 homes have an energy certificate (C: 2, D: 5).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band A; Band D in Swindon costs £2,438 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Swindon (Wilts), about 3.4 km (2.1 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 20 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 8.6 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.8 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 117 to 119 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 12 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Abbey Meads Medical Pract, about 660 m (0.4 miles) away.
- People: About 340 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 33% of households owned their home and 15% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 128 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | £250,000 | £250,000 | £250,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Jul 2026 | 11 SN2 5JD | Terraced | £250,000 |
Energy performance certificates
7 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 70 m². Most common: Maisonette, semi-detached (6); House, end-terrace (1). Built: 1950-1966 (7). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (4); owner-occupied (2).
Each home's certificates and sales (2 addresses)
Council tax
What each band costs in Swindon in 2026-27: Band D £2,438 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,625 | £1,896 | £2,167 | £2,438 | £2,980 | £3,522 | £4,064 | £4,876 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band A (93% of about 720 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- In front of 68 Oaksey Road: up to 7 homes, not permissioned (230 m)
- In front of 68 Oaksey Road: up to 7 homes, not permissioned (230 m)
- Garages and Land East of Wingfield Avenue, not permissioned (240 m)
- Theatre Square: up to 21 homes, not permissioned (490 m (0.3 miles))
- The Former Royal British Legion Site, Downton Road, Penhill, Swindon SN2 5JP, permissioned (510 m (0.3 miles))
- 3-5 Lagos Street, Swindon, SN1 2BU: up to 8 homes, permissioned (660 m (0.4 miles))
- 3-5 Lagos Street, Swindon, SN1 2BU: up to 8 homes, permissioned (660 m (0.4 miles))
- Land At Radway Road, Stratton St Margaret, Swindon SN3 4ND, permissioned (660 m (0.4 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 12 addresses are between 117 m and 119 m above sea level (118 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SN2 5HZ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| SN2 5JD | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway station | Swindon (Wilts) 3.2 million journeys in 2024–25 | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) |
| Bus stops | 5 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 25 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Hannington Close Penhill | 140 m |
| Car parks | Asda Swindon Haydon Car Park | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| EV charging points | 6 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest bp pulse Charging Station | 690 m (0.4 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Bristol Airport BRS | 69 km (43 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Abbey Meads Medical Pract | 660 m (0.4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 5 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Penhill Pharmacy | 260 m |
| NHS dentists | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Seven Fields Dental Health Centre LTD | 440 m (0.3 miles) |
| Hospital | The Great Western Hospital | 7.5 km (4.7 miles) |
| Police station | Wiltshire Police | 3.8 km (2.3 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Morrisons Daily - Swindon Penhill Braydon C Cashzone | 510 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 24 ha | 20 m |
| Play area | 6 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 410 m² | 330 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.3 ha | 110 m |
| Allotments | Somerford Close Allotments 1,640 m² | 920 m (0.6 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 4 parks and gardens, 42 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Roman rural sanctuary on Groundwell Ridge, east of Lady Lane, a scheduled monument, 1.3 km (0.8 miles) north-west. 2 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Roman rural sanctuary on Groundwell Ridge, east of Lady Lane | Scheduled monument | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) north-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Penhill Copse | Wood | 640 m (0.4 miles) south-west |
| Stratton Wood | Wood | 1.6 km (1 mile) east |
| Blunsdonhill Copse | Wood | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) north-west |
| Owls' Copse | Wood | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) north-east |
| Stubb's Hill | Hill | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) north-east |
| Peatmoor Lagoon | Lake or reservoir | 4.2 km (2.6 miles) south-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 8.6 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.8 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.8 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 11 | 12 |
1 of the street's 12 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Swindon: see them on the Swindon page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbey Meads Community Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 670 m (0.4 miles) | Good (May 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Seven Fields Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 690 m (0.4 miles) | Report card (Jul 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Catherine Wayte Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Greenmeadow Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Beechcroft Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Bridlewood Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.5 km (1 mile) | Report card (Nov 2025): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Swindon Academy | All-through | 2–19 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | Report card (May 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Early years: Strong standard; Post-16 provision: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Rodbourne Cheney Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | Outstanding (Jul 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Swindon Roman Catholic | Primary | 2–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
| Kingsdown School | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Jan 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Haydon Wick Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Outstanding (Jun 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Leonard's Church of England Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Good (Jul 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UET Community Enterprise Trust/UET Bespoke Sales SN2 5NP | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 110 m | 5 Very good | 25 Mar 2026 |
| Valley Store Premier SN2 5NN | Retailers - other | 110 m | 4 Good | 4 Jul 2024 |
| Swindon Night Shelter SN2 5DB | Other catering premises | 240 m | 5 Very good | 27 Apr 2023 |
| Premier SN2 5HF | Retailers - other | 320 m | 5 Very good | 26 Mar 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 62 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 19 |
| Other theft | 10 |
| Vehicle crime | 8 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 |
| Public order | 6 |
| Shoplifting | 3 |
| Drugs | 3 |
| Other crime | 3 |
| Possession of weapons | 3 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Tisbury Close (24); On or near Odstock Road (17); On or near Redlynch Close (15); On or near Hannington Close (10); On or near Atworth Close (9).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 32 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 31% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 11% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 33% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 17% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 64% | 17% |
| Private rented | 3% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 55% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 8% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 15% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 10% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 18% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 58% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 10% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 12% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 86% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 4% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 15% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 25% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 96% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 1 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Lyneham Close · Aldbourne Close · Tockenham Way · Odstock Road · Tockenham Way · Ramsbury Avenue · Patney Walk · Wilton Walk · Atworth Close · Burbage Road · Hannington Close · Chippenham Walk
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.