Ash Tree Close Stratton St Margaret, Swindon
4 addresses across 1 postcode (SN3), about 20 m long. USRN 40201019.
- Sales: 7 recorded sales since 1995; in 2023 the median was £460,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 2 homes have an energy certificate (D: 2).
- 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 C; 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 3.6 km (2.2 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 360 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 9.8 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.0 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 108 m above sea level.
- Noise: 2 of its 4 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Merchiston Surgery, about 180 m away.
- People: About 420 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 76% of households owned their home and 26% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 34 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | £460,000 | £460,000 | £460,000 |
| 2017 | 1 | £425,000 | £425,000 | £425,000 |
| 2005 | 1 | £290,000 | £290,000 | £290,000 |
| 2003 | 1 | £240,000 | £240,000 | £240,000 |
| 2002 | 2 | £270,000 | £265,000 | £275,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Dec 2023 | 1 SN3 4US | Detached | £460,000 | |
| 21 Sep 2022 | 1 SN3 4US | Other | £10,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 13 Dec 2017 | 3 SN3 4US | Detached | £425,000 | |
| 23 Sep 2005 | 2 SN3 4US | Detached | £290,000 | |
| 29 Sep 2003 | 1 SN3 4US | Detached | £240,000 | New build. |
| 11 Dec 2002 | 2 SN3 4US | Detached | £265,000 | New build. |
| 22 Nov 2002 | 3 SN3 4US | Detached | £275,000 | New build. |
Energy performance certificates
2 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 149 m². Most common: House, detached (2). Built: 2003-2006 (1); 1996-2002 (1). Tenure at assessment: 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 C (35% of about 1,120 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)
- Former Hertz Rent a Car, Hyde Road, Stratton St Margaret2, permissioned (440 m (0.3 miles))
- Minerva House, Delta 800, Welton Road, Westlea, Swindon: up to 38 homes, permissioned (440 m (0.3 miles))
- WH Smith HQ, Greenbridge Road, Stratton St Margaret, Swindon: up to 134 homes, permissioned (1 km (0.6 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 is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 108 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SN3 4US | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway station | Swindon (Wilts) 3.2 million journeys in 2024–25 | 3.6 km (2.2 miles) |
| Bus stops | 6 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 23 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Rat Trap Lower Stratton | 140 m |
| Car parks | Clive Parade Car Park | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Gridserve Charging Station | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Bristol Airport BRS | 70.9 km (44 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Merchiston Surgery | 180 m |
| Pharmacies | 1 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Merchiston Pharmacy | 180 m |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Smiles Centre | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Hospital | The Great Western Hospital | 5.8 km (3.6 miles) |
| Police station | Swindon Police Station | 2 km (1.3 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Midcounties Co-Op Ermin Street Cashzone | 320 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 8,720 m² | 360 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Unnamed 1.3 ha | 710 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 260 m² | 240 m |
| Playing field | Unnamed 5.5 ha | 810 m (0.5 miles) |
| Allotments | Cowleaze Walk Allotments 1.4 ha | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 2.9 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of St Margaret, a listed building (Grade I), 910 m (0.6 miles) south-east. 8 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade I.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Church of St Margaret | Listed building, Grade I | 910 m (0.6 miles) south-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Stratton Wood | Wood | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) north-west |
| Ash Corner | Wood | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) south-west |
| Great Wood | Wood | 1.6 km (1 mile) north |
| Stubb's Hill | Hill | 3.2 km (2 miles) north-west |
| Shaftesbury Lakes | Lake or reservoir | 4.2 km (2.6 miles) south |
| Wanborough Marsh | Wetland | 4.9 km (3.1 miles) south-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 9.8 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.0 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.1 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 2 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 2 | 4 |
2 of the street's 4 addresses are 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grange Infants' School | Primary | 5–7 | 460 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Ruskin Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 550 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Sep 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Kingsdown School | Secondary | 11–16 | 700 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Jan 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Swindon Roman Catholic | Primary | 2–11 | 770 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Grange Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (May 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Beechcroft Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| South Marston Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orchard House Bed And Breakfast SN3 4QL | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 170 m | 5 Very good | 14 Mar 2025 |
| Avon & Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership (Sandalwood) SN3 4QL | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 190 m | 5 Very good | 8 Jul 2024 |
| The Nursery Of Narnia SN3 4WF | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 210 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 12 Oct 2026 |
| Highworth B & B SN3 4QL | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 320 m | 5 Very good | 16 Jan 2025 |
| The Coop SN3 4UA | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 330 m | 5 Very good | 5 Jun 2024 |
| Domino's Pizza SN3 4UA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 330 m | 5 Very good | 18 Feb 2026 |
| Kingsdown Fish And Burger Bar SN3 4UA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 330 m | 5 Very good | 18 Feb 2026 |
| Kids Create Nursery School SN3 4XE | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 370 m | 5 Very good | 3 Dec 2024 |
| Grange Infants School (Cater Link Ltd) SN3 4XE | School/college/university | 370 m | 5 Very good | 8 Jun 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 19 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near St Quentin Close (29); On or near Barrowby Gate (5).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 54 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 12% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 34% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 76% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 45% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 4% | 1% |
| Social rented | 15% | 17% |
| Private rented | 4% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 45% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 42% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 34% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 54% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 2% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 10% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 75% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 16% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 26% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 25% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 7 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
- Food hygiene ratings The Nursery Of Narnia (hospitals/childcare/caring premises, SN3 4WF) now 3 Generally satisfactory, was 4 Good (rated 12 October 2026) found 3 November 2026
Postcodes on this street
- SN3 4US: 4 addresses
Nearby streets
Barrowby Gate · A419 · Taylor Crescent · Wynndale Close · Winton Road · Barrowby Mews · Winton Road · Barrowby Mews · Hobbs Row · Wildern Square · A419 · Windbrook Meadow
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.