Aspen Close Swindon
20 addresses across 2 postcodes (SN2), about 140 m long, classed as a restricted local access road. USRN 40201533.
- 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 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 km (1.2 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 780 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: Its addresses are 102 to 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 940 m (0.6 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: 19 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often vehicle crime.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Feb 2018 | 8 SN2 8AJ | Other | £2,550,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 2 Feb 2018 | 17 - 18 SN2 8AJ | Other | £2,550,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 23 Nov 2015 | 7 SN2 8AJ | Other | £200,000 | 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 (160 m)
- Petrol Filling Station, Rodbourne Road, permissioned (160 m)
- Headlands Trading Estate, Headlands Grove, Upper Stratton, Swindon SN2 7JQ, permissioned (630 m (0.4 miles))
- WH Smith HQ, Greenbridge Road, Stratton St Margaret, Swindon: up to 134 homes, permissioned (670 m (0.4 miles))
- 18 - 24 Bridge Street & 16 - 17 Fleet Street, Swindon SN1 1BP: up to 14 homes, permissioned (760 m (0.5 miles))
- Unit 4 Hunts Rise, Swindon SN3 4TW: up to 10 homes, permissioned (760 m (0.5 miles))
- Land at Alresco Childcare, Newtown Lare, Bishopstone, SN6 8PW: up to 2 homes, permissioned (840 m (0.5 miles))
- Anglia House, 115-118 Commercial Road, Swindon: up to 14 homes, permissioned (850 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 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 1 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 on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| SN2 8AJ | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| SN2 8HB | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 20 addresses are between 102 m and 104 m above sea level (103 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SN2 8AJ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| SN2 8HB | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway station | Swindon (Wilts) 3.2 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2 km (1.2 miles) |
| Bus stops | 5 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 25 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Bramble Road Kembrey Park | 50 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 | 320 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Bristol Airport BRS | 69.5 km (43 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Hawthorn Medical Centre | 940 m (0.6 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 6 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Hawthorne Pharmacy | 890 m (0.6 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Gorse Hill Dental Practice | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Hospital | The Great Western Hospital | 5.1 km (3.2 miles) |
| Police station | Wiltshire Police | 2.3 km (1.5 miles) |
| Cash machines | Turkish Shop Cashzone | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.0 ha | 780 m (0.5 miles) |
| Play area | Unnamed 210 m² | 810 m (0.5 miles) |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 6,410 m² | 670 m (0.4 miles) |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Kembrey Street Allotments 4,110 m² | 490 m (0.3 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 1.0 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Queen's Park, Swindon, a registered park or garden (Grade II), 2.4 km (1.5 miles) south. 4 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 | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) south |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Ash Corner | Wood | 270 m east |
| Stratton Wood | Wood | 2.3 km (1.4 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 | 4.2 km (2.6 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 | 20 | 20 |
None of the street's 20 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gorse Hill Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 810 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Sep 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Beechcroft Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Ruskin Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Sep 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Grange Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (May 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Grange Infants' School | Primary | 5–7 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Joseph's Catholic College Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Swindon Roman Catholic | Primary | 2–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Swindon Academy | All-through | 2–19 | 1.5 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 |
| Kingsdown School | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Good (Jan 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Holy Cross Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | Good (Jul 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Mountford Manor Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Seven Fields Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 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 |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cookie God SN2 8AJ | Other catering premises | 30 m | 5 Very good | 15 Jun 2026 |
| The Hungry Panda Catering Services/Hungry Panda SN2 8AJ | Other catering premises | 30 m | 5 Very good | 13 Feb 2026 |
| EJCulinary SN2 8AJ | Other catering premises | 30 m | 5 Very good | 14 Sep 2026 |
| Momo King SN2 8AJ | Manufacturers/packers | 60 m | Exempt | |
| Freedog Swindon Ltd SN2 8HB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 100 m | 5 Very good | 10 Feb 2026 |
| Playsteps Kembrey SN2 8AD | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 110 m | 5 Very good | 7 Sep 2026 |
| Trenchers (Wiltshire) SN2 8YZ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 170 m | 5 Very good | 21 Aug 2025 |
| Booker Wholesale SN2 8DQ | Distributors/Transporters | 260 m | 5 Very good | 3 Jul 2026 |
| OCS Food Co SN2 8BN | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 280 m | 5 Very good | 17 Oct 2024 |
| Baxterstorey Ramsbury House / Nationwide Ramsbury House SN2 8DF | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 320 m | 5 Very good | 23 Oct 2024 |
| The Crispy Crunch SN2 8ER | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 350 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 6 Nov 2025 |
| Bramble House Day Nursery SN2 8DS | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 22 Oct 2026 |
| Teepee Wonderland SN2 7HL | Retailers - other | 440 m (0.3 miles) | Exempt | |
| Greggs Plc SN2 8EA | Retailers - other | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 23 Oct 2024 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Vehicle crime | 5 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 |
| Burglary | 3 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Millbuck Close (5); On or near Shopping Area (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
- Food hygiene ratings Juggys Kitchen (other catering premises, SN2 8AJ) is no longer listed; it was rated Awaiting inspection found 3 November 2026
- Food hygiene ratings Crosses Creations (other catering premises, SN2 8AJ) is no longer listed; it was rated Awaiting inspection found 3 November 2026
- Food hygiene ratings Divinely Catered (other catering premises, SN2 8AJ) is no longer listed; it was rated Awaiting inspection found 3 November 2026
- Food hygiene ratings Westlake Catering (other catering premises, SN2 8AJ) is no longer listed; it was rated 5 Very good found 3 November 2026
- Food hygiene ratings Bramble House Day Nursery (hospitals/childcare/caring premises, SN2 8DS) re-inspected, still 5 Very good (rated 22 October 2026) found 3 November 2026
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Barry Glen Close · Pine Court · Bramble Road · Millbuck Close · Ash · Bramble Road · Moray Road · Constable Road · Elgin Drive · Kembrey Street · Ganton Way · Athena Avenue
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.