Atbara Close Swindon
8 addresses across 2 postcodes (SN25), about 30 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 83879526.
- Sales: 18 recorded sales since 1995; in 2024 the median was £368,750 across 2 sales.
- Energy: 5 homes have an energy certificate (C: 3, 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 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 (1.4 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 590 m (0.4 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 8.1 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.8 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 106 to 109 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 North Swindon Practice, about 1.3 km (0.8 miles) away, with 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 580 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 71% of households owned their home and 17% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 46 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2 | £368,750 | £342,500 | £395,000 |
| 2021 | 1 | £290,000 | £290,000 | £290,000 |
| 2018 | 2 | £362,500 | £310,000 | £415,000 |
| 2014 | 1 | £235,000 | £235,000 | £235,000 |
| 2011 | 1 | £192,500 | £192,500 | £192,500 |
| 2009 | 1 | £165,000 | £165,000 | £165,000 |
| 2008 | 1 | £235,000 | £235,000 | £235,000 |
| 2005 | 1 | £214,000 | £214,000 | £214,000 |
| 2001 | 2 | £130,500 | £125,000 | £136,000 |
| 1997 | 6 | £79,500 | £75,000 | £85,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Nov 2024 | 3 SN25 3DD | Detached | £395,000 | |
| 3 Apr 2024 | 6 SN25 3DD | Detached | £342,500 | |
| 19 Apr 2021 | 6 SN25 3DD | Detached | £290,000 | |
| 14 Sep 2018 | 3 SN25 3DD | Detached | £310,000 | |
| 26 Jul 2018 | 4A SN25 3DD | Detached | £415,000 | |
| 26 Mar 2014 | 1 SN25 3DD | Detached | £235,000 | |
| 25 May 2011 | 4 SN25 3DD | Detached | £192,500 | |
| 6 Jul 2009 | 6 SN25 3DD | Detached | £165,000 | |
| 2 Jul 2008 | 1 SN25 3DD | Detached | £235,000 | |
| 24 Jun 2005 | 1 SN25 3DD | Detached | £214,000 | |
| 11 Sep 2001 | 4 SN25 3DD | Detached | £136,000 | |
| 8 Jun 2001 | 3 SN25 3DD | Detached | £125,000 | |
| 20 Aug 1997 | 4 SN25 3DD | Detached | £84,000 | |
| 25 Jul 1997 | 6 SN25 3DD | Detached | £77,000 | New build. |
| 25 Jul 1997 | 5 SN25 3DD | Detached | £77,000 | |
| 11 Jul 1997 | 3 SN25 3DD | Detached | £75,000 | |
| 10 Jul 1997 | 1 SN25 3DD | Detached | £85,000 | |
| 27 Jun 1997 | 2 SN25 3DD | Detached | £82,000 | New build. |
Energy performance certificates
5 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 113 m². Most common: House, detached (5). Built: 1996-2002 (4); 2003-2006 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (3).
Each home's certificates and sales (4 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 neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band B (37% of about 1,390 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)
- Land at Pinehurst Road inside 'The Circle': up to 19 homes, not permissioned (920 m (0.6 miles))
- Land at Pinehurst Road inside 'The Circle': up to 19 homes, not permissioned (920 m (0.6 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
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 8 addresses are between 106 m and 109 m above sea level (108 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SN25 3BP | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| SN25 3DD | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway station | Swindon (Wilts) 3.2 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) |
| Bus stops | 10 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 32 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Larchmore Close Rodbourne Cheney | 70 m |
| Car parks | Clive Parade Car Park | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| EV charging points | 4 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Be.EV Charging Station | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Bristol Airport BRS | 67.8 km (42 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest North Swindon Practice | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 8 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Moredon Pharmacy And Health Clinic | 880 m (0.5 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest West Swindon Dental Care | 410 m (0.3 miles) |
| Hospital | Ridgeway Hospital | 6.6 km (4.1 miles) |
| Police station | Wiltshire Police | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Rodbourne Cheney P.o. | 240 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.2 ha | 590 m (0.4 miles) |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Unnamed 3.2 ha | 660 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 250 m² | 510 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 6,750 m² | 440 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 7,190 m² | 850 m (0.5 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 4.4 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Manor House and Manor Cottage, a listed building (Grade II*), 850 m (0.5 miles) south-west. 6 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Manor House and Manor Cottage | Listed building, Grade II* | 850 m (0.5 miles) south-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Penhill Copse | Wood | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) north |
| Mouldon Hill | Hill | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) west |
| Ash Corner | Wood | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) east |
| Stratton Wood | Wood | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) north-east |
| Peatmoor Lagoon | Lake or reservoir | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) west |
| Peatmoor Community Woodland | Wood | 3.3 km (2 miles) west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 8.1 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.8 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.5 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Under 55 | 8 | 8 |
None of the street's 8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rodbourne Cheney Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 320 m | Outstanding (Jul 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Greenmeadow Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 410 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| Swindon Academy | All-through | 2–19 | 630 m (0.4 miles) | 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 |
| Moredon Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 820 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Sep 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Seven Fields Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1 km (0.6 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 |
| Haydon Wick Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Outstanding (Jun 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Nova Hreod Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 2–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Catherine Wayte Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Ferndale Primary School & Nursery | Primary | 2–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Haydonleigh Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Abbey Meads Community Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | Good (May 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orchid House SN25 3BJ | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 280 m | 5 Very good | 7 Feb 2025 |
| The White Horse Federation (Breakfast C/O R C Primary Sch) SN25 3BN | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 300 m | 5 Very good | 11 Mar 2026 |
| Caterlink Ltd (c/o Rodbourne Cheney Primary School) SN25 3BN | School/college/university | 300 m | 5 Very good | 19 Jun 2025 |
| Whitworth Road SN25 3BX | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 340 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Sil Mendez Bakery SN2 2PE | Retailers - other | 350 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| The Cakehole SN25 3DE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 380 m | 5 Very good | 22 Jan 2026 |
| Golden Star Fish Bar SN25 3DE | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 380 m | 5 Very good | 24 Jan 2025 |
| Little Pippins Pre-School SN25 3LW | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 390 m | 5 Very good | 8 Oct 2026 |
| Tandoori Flames SN2 3DQ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 4 Good | 27 Aug 2025 |
| Swindon Sisters Alliance CIC SN25 3DQ | Distributors/Transporters | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 28 Jun 2024 |
| Rodbourne Cheney Working Mens Club SN25 3DQ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 9 Jun 2026 |
| Papa John's Pizza SN25 3DQ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 23 Sep 2025 |
| Charcoal Grill SN25 3DQ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 3 Generally satisfactory | 29 Oct 2025 |
| Farmfoods Ltd SN2 2PE | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 6 Feb 2024 |
| Rodbourne Cheney Baptist SN2 2PE | Other catering premises | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 7 Nov 2024 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 20 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 9 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 6 |
| Vehicle crime | 5 |
| Drugs | 4 |
| Public order | 2 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near The Gardens (10); On or near Rowan Road (10); On or near The Broadway (8); On or near Toppers Close (7); On or near Atbara Close (5).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 52 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 14% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 34% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 71% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 48% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 12% | 17% |
| Private rented | 17% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 47% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 38% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 27% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 64% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 3% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 5% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 80% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 12% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 17% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 32% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 8% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 94% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 2 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 4 to 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
Nearby streets
Days Rise · Newland Road · Beck Close · Toppers Close · Windrush Road · Larchmore Close · Rowan Road · Firth Close · The Broadway · The Gardens · Dart Avenue · Isis 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.