Barnfield Road Swindon
36 addresses across 4 postcodes (SN2), about 440 m (0.3 miles) long, classed as a local road. USRN 40200309.
- 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 0% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Swindon (Wilts), about 1.8 km (1.1 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Shaw Forest Park, is about 920 m (0.6 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 10.2 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.8 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 92 to 95 m above sea level.
- Noise: 3 of its 37 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Park Lane Practice, about 1.5 km (0.9 miles) away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 700 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 81% of households owned their home and 21% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 15 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often shoplifting.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Mar 2019 | RIVER RAY ESTATE SN2 2DJ | Other | £2,092,398 | Leasehold. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 3 Feb 2017 | THAMESDOWN TRANSPORT LTD SN2 2DJ | Other | £4,000,000 | 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 neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band B (52% of about 2,090 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)
- Garage block east of Greenhill Road: up to 8 homes, not permissioned (360 m)
- Garage block east of Greenhill Road: up to 8 homes, not permissioned (360 m)
- Former Even Swindon Infants & Junior School, Hughes Street, Rodbourne, permissioned (610 m (0.4 miles))
- 409 - 411 Cricklade Road, Swindon, SN2 1AQ: up to 6 homes, permissioned (720 m (0.4 miles))
- Presco,Kiln Lane, Swindon: up to 22 homes, permissioned (790 m (0.5 miles))
- Liden Local Centre: up to 79 homes, not permissioned (800 m (0.5 miles))
- Liden Local Centre: up to 79 homes, not permissioned (800 m (0.5 miles))
- 16 Wembley Street, Rodbourne, Swindon: up to 7 homes, permissioned (830 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 3 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 2DT | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 3 | unlikely |
| SN2 2DJ | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| SN2 2DU | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| SN2 2FZ | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 38 addresses are between 92 m and 95 m above sea level (93 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SN2 2DJ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| SN2 2DT | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| SN2 2DU | 5% | 5% | 5% | 96% |
| SN2 2FZ | 67% | 0% | 0% | 33% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway station | Swindon (Wilts) 3.2 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| Bus stops | 3 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 11 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest B&Q Barnfield | 190 m |
| Car parks | Bristol St Parking | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| EV charging points | 5 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Fastned Charging Station | 410 m (0.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Bristol Airport BRS | 66.2 km (41 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Park Lane Practice | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 4 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Homeground Care | 650 m (0.4 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 830 m (0.5 miles) |
| Hospital | Ridgeway Hospital | 5 km (3.1 miles) |
| Police station | Wiltshire Police | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) |
| Cash machines | Britannia Building Society | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Shaw Forest Park 35 ha | 920 m (0.6 miles) |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 600 m² | 620 m (0.4 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Mannington Recreation Ground 14 ha | 330 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 4,590 m² | 290 m |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is The Spectrum Building (formerly the Renault Distribution Centre), a listed building (Grade II*), 900 m (0.6 miles) west. 5 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 2 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| The Spectrum Building (formerly the Renault Distribution Centre) | Listed building, Grade II* | 900 m (0.6 miles) west |
| British Rail Engineering Limited Swindon Works No 13 Shop (Old L2 Shop) | Listed building, Grade II* | 1 km (0.6 miles) south-east |
| Bowl barrow 210m north east of Rushy Platt Farm | Scheduled monument | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) south |
| Roman pottery 140m SSW of Tewkesbury Cross | Scheduled monument | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) south-west |
| Queen's Park, Swindon | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) south-east |
| Town Gardens, Swindon | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) south-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Peatmoor Lagoon | Lake or reservoir | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) north-west |
| Peatmoor Community Woodland | Wood | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) north-west |
| Mouldon Hill | Hill | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) north-west |
| Toot Hill | Hill | 2.3 km (1.5 miles) south-west |
| Crow Brake | Wood | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) west |
| Greendown Plantation | Wood | 2.8 km (1.8 miles) south-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 10.2 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.8 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.0 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 65 to 69 | 1 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 2 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 34 | 37 |
3 of the street's 37 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Even Swindon Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 420 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| Westlea Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Nova Hreod Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 2–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| UTC Swindon | Secondary | 14–19 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Requires improvement (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Ferndale Primary School & Nursery | Primary | 2–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Shaw Ridge Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Mar 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Robert Le Kyng Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Moredon Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | Good (Sep 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Brook Field Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
| Lift Hazelwood | Primary | 2–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Good (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Oliver Tomkins Church of England Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Report card (Jan 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Needs attention; Safeguarding standards: Met |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evoke Gymnastics CIC SN2 2DT | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 140 m | Exempt | |
| The Food Warehouse SN2 2DJ | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 200 m | 5 Very good | 25 Jun 2024 |
| Home Bargains SN2 2DJ | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 200 m | 5 Very good | 8 Oct 2024 |
| Even Swindon Junior School SN2 2UJ | School/college/university | 290 m | 5 Very good | 8 Jun 2026 |
| Subway SN2 2DP | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 370 m | 5 Very good | 24 Aug 2026 |
| Starbucks SN2 2FZ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 370 m | 5 Very good | 1 Dec 2025 |
| Travelodge Swindon West SN2 2FZ | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 380 m | 5 Very good | 8 Dec 2025 |
| Mazzas Munchies (Trades At B&Q) SN2 2AT | Mobile caterer | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 16 Mar 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 6 |
| Other theft | 4 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Barnfield Road (8); On or near Supermarket (4); On or near Bus/Coach Station (3).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 45 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 17% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 81% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 44% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 2% | 1% |
| Social rented | 2% | 17% |
| Private rented | 15% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 58% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 5% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 25% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 26% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 54% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 6% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 11% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 83% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 10% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 21% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 18% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 10% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 93% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 2 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 6 to 8 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 2DT: 17 addresses of 19 in the postcode
- SN2 2DJ: 16 addresses of 50 in the postcode
- SN2 2DU: 2 addresses of 34 in the postcode
- SN2 2FZ: 1 address of 8 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Meadow Road · Wayside Close · Barnfield Road · Barnfield Close · Pasture 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.