Ash Swindon
1 address across 1 postcode (SN2), about 50 m long. USRN 40201038.
- Flood: 1 address on its postcodes is in areas 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 B; 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 2.2 km (1.3 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 760 m (0.5 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 10.9 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.8 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 104 m above sea level.
- Noise: None of its addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Hawthorn Medical Centre, about 1.1 km (0.7 miles) away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 340 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 80% of households owned their home and 22% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 17 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often anti-social behaviour.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Feb 2022 | UNIT 23 SN2 8UN | Other | £1,320,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
Energy performance certificates
No certificates found for addresses on this street.
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 B (69% of about 860 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)
- Petrol Filling Station, Rodbourne Road, not permissioned (340 m)
- Petrol Filling Station, Rodbourne Road, permissioned (340 m)
- WH Smith HQ, Greenbridge Road, Stratton St Margaret, Swindon: up to 134 homes, permissioned (450 m (0.3 miles))
- Headlands Trading Estate, Headlands Grove, Upper Stratton, Swindon SN2 7JQ, permissioned (560 m (0.3 miles))
- 18 - 24 Bridge Street & 16 - 17 Fleet Street, Swindon SN1 1BP: up to 14 homes, permissioned (700 m (0.4 miles))
- Land to the rear of 1-7 Green Road, not permissioned (740 m (0.5 miles))
- Anglia House, 115-118 Commercial Road, Swindon: up to 14 homes, permissioned (770 m (0.5 miles))
- Northern Gateway, not permissioned (780 m (0.5 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 1 at medium risk and 0 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
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 is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's address is about 104 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SN2 8UN | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway station | Swindon (Wilts) 3.2 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2.2 km (1.3 miles) |
| Bus stops | 4 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 28 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Kembrey Park Estate Office | 130 m |
| Car parks | Clive Parade Car Park | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest bp pulse Charging Station | 500 m (0.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Bristol Airport BRS | 69.7 km (43 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Hawthorn Medical Centre | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 6 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Boots | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Smiles Centre | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Hospital | The Great Western Hospital | 5.2 km (3.2 miles) |
| Police station | Wiltshire Police | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) |
| Cash machines | Turkish Shop Cashzone | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 7,740 m² | 760 m (0.5 miles) |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Unnamed 1.0 ha | 780 m (0.5 miles) |
| Play area | Unnamed 310 m² | 830 m (0.5 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 5.5 ha | 740 m (0.5 miles) |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Gorse Hill Allotments 1.8 ha | 590 m (0.4 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 1.8 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Queen's Park, Swindon, a registered park or garden (Grade II), 2.6 km (1.6 miles) south. 6 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Queen's Park, Swindon | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) south |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Ash Corner | Wood | 130 m south-east |
| Stratton Wood | Wood | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) north |
| Penhill Copse | Wood | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) north-west |
| Shaftesbury Lakes | Lake or reservoir | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) south-east |
| Stubb's Hill | Hill | 4 km (2.5 miles) north |
| Wanborough Marsh | Wetland | 4.8 km (3 miles) south-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 10.9 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.8 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.9 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; nitrogen dioxide and PM2.5 are above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| Under 55 | 1 | 1 |
None of the street's 1 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic or railways.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beechcroft Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Gorse Hill Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Good (Sep 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Ruskin Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Sep 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Grange Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (May 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Grange Infants' School | Primary | 5–7 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Swindon Roman Catholic | Primary | 2–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Kingsdown School | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Jan 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Joseph's Catholic College Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| 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 |
| Mountford Manor Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Holy Cross Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Jul 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Colebrook Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trenchers (Wiltshire) SN2 8YZ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 80 m | 5 Very good | 21 Aug 2025 |
| Playsteps Kembrey SN2 8AD | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 150 m | 5 Very good | 7 Sep 2026 |
| Momo King SN2 8AJ | Manufacturers/packers | 180 m | Exempt | |
| Cookie God SN2 8AJ | Other catering premises | 190 m | 5 Very good | 15 Jun 2026 |
| Westlake Catering SN2 8AJ | Other catering premises | 190 m | 5 Very good | 27 Mar 2026 |
| The Hungry Panda Catering Services/Hungry Panda SN2 8AJ | Other catering premises | 190 m | 5 Very good | 13 Feb 2026 |
| EJCulinary SN2 8AJ | Other catering premises | 190 m | 5 Very good | 14 Sep 2026 |
| Divinely Catered SN2 8AJ | Other catering premises | 190 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Crosses Creations SN2 8AJ | Other catering premises | 190 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Juggys Kitchen SN2 8AJ | Other catering premises | 190 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Freedog Swindon Ltd SN2 8HB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 290 m | 5 Very good | 10 Feb 2026 |
| OCS Food Co SN2 8BN | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 330 m | 5 Very good | 17 Oct 2024 |
| Teepee Wonderland SN2 7HL | Retailers - other | 440 m (0.3 miles) | Exempt | |
| Booker Wholesale SN2 8DQ | Distributors/Transporters | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 3 Jul 2026 |
| The Crispy Crunch SN2 8ER | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 3 Generally satisfactory | 6 Nov 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 4 |
| Burglary | 3 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Shopping Area (5); On or near Gower Close (5); On or near Bramble Road (3); On or near Pine Court (2); On or near Aspen Close (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 18% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 15% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 80% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 32% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | under 1% | 17% |
| Private rented | 19% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 68% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 18% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 34% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 43% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 4% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 13% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 81% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 8% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 22% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 18% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 8% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 88% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 3% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 5 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
- SN2 8UN: 1 address of 35 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Pine Court · Constable Road · Gower Close · Aspen Close · Bramble Road · Bramble Road · Barry Glen Close · Dave Watkins Court · Wise Close
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.