Barnstaple Close Swindon
13 addresses across 2 postcodes (SN3), about 80 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 83875730.
- Sales: 10 recorded sales since 1995; in 2023 the median was £197,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 6 homes have an energy certificate (C: 3, D: 2, E: 1).
- 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 2.7 km (1.7 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 60 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 8.4 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 Kingswood Surgery, about 420 m (0.3 miles) away, with 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 340 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 48% of households owned their home and 16% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 61 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 | £197,000 | £197,000 | £197,000 |
| 2021 | 1 | £180,000 | £180,000 | £180,000 |
| 2018 | 1 | £158,500 | £158,500 | £158,500 |
| 2016 | 1 | £157,000 | £157,000 | £157,000 |
| 2010 | 1 | £71,500 | £71,500 | £71,500 |
| 2008 | 1 | £120,000 | £120,000 | £120,000 |
| 2007 | 1 | £140,000 | £140,000 | £140,000 |
| 2005 | 1 | £111,000 | £111,000 | £111,000 |
| 1996 | 2 | £34,500 | £34,500 | £34,500 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Oct 2023 | 3 SN3 2NU | Terraced | £197,000 | |
| 10 Sep 2021 | 5 SN3 2NU | Semi-detached | £180,000 | |
| 12 Jan 2018 | 1 SN3 2NU | Terraced | £158,500 | |
| 27 May 2016 | 9 SN3 2NU | Terraced | £157,000 | |
| 10 Dec 2010 | 5 SN3 2NU | Semi-detached | £71,500 | |
| 27 Jun 2008 | 7 SN3 2NU | Terraced | £120,000 | |
| 28 Sep 2007 | 7 SN3 2NU | Terraced | £140,000 | |
| 19 Apr 2005 | 1 SN3 2NU | Terraced | £111,000 | |
| 21 Jun 1996 | 1 SN3 2NU | Terraced | £34,500 | |
| 27 Feb 1996 | 7 SN3 2NU | Terraced | £34,500 |
Energy performance certificates
6 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 81 m². Most common: House, mid-terrace (4); House, end-terrace (2). Built: 1950-1966 (4); 1967-1975 (1); 1976-1982 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (5); rented (social) (1).
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 B (76% of about 710 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 Green Baize Site Horsham Road Park South Swindon SN3 2LU: up to 9 homes, permissioned (510 m (0.3 miles))
- Ex- Oakfield University Campus, not permissioned (760 m (0.5 miles))
- 99-100 Victoria RoadOld TownSwindonSN1 3BE: up to 31 homes, permissioned (790 m (0.5 miles))
- 119 - 129 Cranmore Avenue, Park South, Swindon SN3 2EW, permissioned (910 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 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 on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 104 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SN3 2NR | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| SN3 2NU | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway station | Swindon (Wilts) 3.2 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) |
| Bus stops | 9 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 49 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Hartland Close Park North | 210 m |
| Car parks | Holiday Inn Swindon Car Park | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| EV charging points | 4 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Be.EV Charging Station | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Bristol Airport BRS | 70 km (43 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Kingswood Surgery | 420 m (0.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 6 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Rowlands Pharmacy | 420 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Priory Road Dental Practice | 500 m (0.3 miles) |
| Hospital | The Great Western Hospital | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) |
| Police station | Wiltshire Police | 2.8 km (1.8 miles) |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Danny's Swindon, Whitbourne Avenue Cashzone | 420 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 6,260 m² | 60 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Unnamed 31 ha | 470 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 6 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 370 m² | 470 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 5.5 ha | 470 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Dawlish Road Allotments 3,790 m² | 390 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 5 parks and gardens, 38 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Remains of Holy Rood Church, The Lawn, Old Town, a scheduled monument, 1.6 km (1 mile) south-west. 1 listed building is within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Remains of Holy Rood Church, The Lawn, Old Town | Scheduled monument | 1.6 km (1 mile) south-west |
| Bowl barrow 85m north east of Day House Cottages | Scheduled monument | 1.6 km (1 mile) south |
| Queen's Park, Swindon | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) west |
| Town Gardens, Swindon | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Shaftesbury Lakes | Lake or reservoir | 800 m (0.5 miles) south-east |
| Bruddel Wood | Wood | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) south-west |
| Day House Copse | Wood | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) south-east |
| Great Copse | Wood | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) south-west |
| Wanborough Marsh | Wetland | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) east |
| Green Hill | Hill | 3.2 km (2 miles) south-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 8.4 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.8 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.6 | 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 | 13 | 13 |
None of the street's 13 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goddard Park Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 210 m | No published inspection |
| Oaktree Nursery and Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 540 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| New College Swindon | 16 plus | 16–99 | 640 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Holy Family Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 2–11 | 640 m (0.4 miles) | No overall grade (Jul 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Eldene Nursery and Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 870 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Mar 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Mountford Manor Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 920 m (0.6 miles) | Good (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Lawn Manor Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Good (Jul 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Nythe Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No overall grade (Mar 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Lainesmead Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (May 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| The Dorcan Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Jul 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Joseph's Catholic College Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Covingham Park Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goddard Park Community Primary School SN3 2QN | School/college/university | 240 m | 5 Very good | 10 Oct 2025 |
| Just For Fun Holiday Club - Goddard Park SN3 2QN | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 240 m | 5 Very good | 8 Aug 2023 |
| Welcombe Stores (Premier) SN3 2QR | Retailers - other | 300 m | 4 Good | 13 May 2024 |
| Bembridge House SN3 2PG | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 340 m | 5 Very good | 6 Feb 2026 |
| @@@St John's Fish And Chips And Chinese / St John's Chippy And Chinese / Sobe Burger / Patty Guys / Bang Tan / Squid Game / Slutty Buns / Wanna Smash? SN3 2GD | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 4 Good | 8 Oct 2026 |
| Cavendish Grocery Store Ltd SN3 2GD | Retailers - other | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 1 Major improvement necessary | 20 Jan 2026 |
| The Coop SN3 2GD | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 14 Aug 2024 |
| Premier SN3 2GD | Retailers - other | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 31 Mar 2025 |
| RKM Stores Ltd Trading As Danny's Swindon SN3 2GD | Retailers - other | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 25 Jul 2025 |
| Mr Kebab SN3 2GD | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 26 Jan 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 39 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 |
| Public order | 3 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Malmesbury Gardens (13); On or near Dulverton Avenue (7); On or near Barnstaple Close (7); On or near Clanfield Road (7); On or near Draycott Close (6).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 24% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 12% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 48% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 15% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 37% | 17% |
| Private rented | 14% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 57% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 9% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 15% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 6% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 16% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 63% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 9% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 10% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 78% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 11% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 16% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 29% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 3% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 76% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 3% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 2 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 @@@St John's Fish And Chips And Chinese / St John's Chippy And Chinese / Sobe Burger / Patty Guys / Bang Tan / Squid Game / Slutty Buns / Wanna Smash? (takeaway/sandwich shop, SN3 2GD) re-inspected, still 4 Good (rated 8 October 2026) found 30 October 2026
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Weyhill Close · Hartland Close · Banwell Avenue · Fareham Close · Penrose Walk · Draycott Close · Malmesbury Gardens · Clanfield Road · Redruth Close · Cowley Walk · Lyndhurst Crescent · Dulverton 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.