Bates Way Swindon
1 address across 1 postcode (SN2), about 100 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 40202618.
- 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 A; 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 2.6 km (1.6 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 140 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 7.8 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.7 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 111 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 1 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is North Swindon Practice, about 1.1 km (0.7 miles) away.
- People: About 420 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 43% of households owned their home and 22% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 144 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
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 A (46% of about 950 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 (390 m)
- Land at Pinehurst Road inside 'The Circle': up to 19 homes, not permissioned (390 m)
- Barnfield Road, not permissioned (630 m (0.4 miles))
- Land to the east of Newburgh Place, in front of Tesco Express: up to 36 homes, not permissioned (750 m (0.5 miles))
- Land to the east of Newburgh Place, in front of Tesco Express: up to 36 homes, not permissioned (750 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
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 address is about 111 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SN2 2BF | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway station | Swindon (Wilts) 3.2 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) |
| Bus stops | 8 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 24 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Moredon Medical Centre | 90 m |
| Car parks | Morrisons Car park-Swindon | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| EV charging points | 3 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Be.EV Charging Station | 810 m (0.5 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Bristol Airport BRS | 66.7 km (41 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest North Swindon Practice | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 6 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Moredon Pharmacy And Health Clinic | 300 m |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest West Swindon Dental Care | 760 m (0.5 miles) |
| Hospital | Ridgeway Hospital | 6.6 km (4.1 miles) |
| Police station | Wiltshire Police | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Simply Fresh Cashzone | 760 m (0.5 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 7,660 m² | 140 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Unnamed 9.4 ha | 520 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,640 m² | 80 m |
| Playing field | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3.3 ha | 290 m |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 8,250 m² | 580 m (0.4 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 5 parks and gardens, 13 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Manor House and Manor Cottage, a listed building (Grade II*), 870 m (0.5 miles) south-east. 7 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* | 870 m (0.5 miles) south-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Mouldon Hill | Hill | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) west |
| Penhill Copse | Wood | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) north-east |
| Peatmoor Lagoon | Lake or reservoir | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) south-west |
| Peatmoor Community Woodland | Wood | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) south-west |
| Crow Brake | Wood | 3.3 km (2.1 miles) south-west |
| Upper Widhill Copse | Wood | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) north |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 7.8 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.7 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.3 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 0 | 1 |
1 of the street's 1 addresses is 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moredon Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 360 m | Good (Sep 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Nova Hreod Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 470 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| Haydon Wick Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 690 m (0.4 miles) | Outstanding (Jun 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Rodbourne Cheney Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 840 m (0.5 miles) | Outstanding (Jul 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Haydonleigh Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Greenmeadow Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Francis CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 3–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Mar 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 2–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Catherine Wayte Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.5 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| Orchid Vale Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Good (Sep 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Swindon Academy | All-through | 2–19 | 1.7 km (1.1 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 |
| Ferndale Primary School & Nursery | Primary | 2–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G. Clarke SN25 3EP | Manufacturers/packers | 80 m | Exempt | |
| Moredon Fish Bar SN25 3EP | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 100 m | 5 Very good | 22 Jan 2026 |
| Emperor's Kitchens Chinese Takeaway SN25 3EP | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 100 m | 5 Very good | 3 Oct 2024 |
| Tru-Delights SN2 2LN | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 100 m | 5 Very good | 23 Sep 2025 |
| Klosters Ltd SN2 2LN | Retailers - other | 150 m | 5 Very good | 8 Oct 2024 |
| New Moredon Stores SN2 2LN | Retailers - other | 150 m | 4 Good | 28 Sep 2026 |
| Goose Catering LTD SN25 3AF | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 200 m | 5 Very good | 20 Oct 2026 |
| Moredon Social Club SN25 3ER | Pub/bar/nightclub | 260 m | 5 Very good | 22 Mar 2025 |
| Central Swindon North Parish Council SN25 3ER | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 260 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Imagination Childcare Ltd SN2 2JR | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 260 m | 5 Very good | 12 Nov 2025 |
| Sodexo Ltd (@Moredon Primary School) SN2 2JG | School/college/university | 330 m | 5 Very good | 3 Mar 2026 |
| Jhoots Pharmacy SN2 2JG | Retailers - other | 330 m | 5 Very good | 25 Jul 2024 |
| Sodexo Ltd (@Nova Hreod Academy) SN2 2NQ | School/college/university | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 3 Mar 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 63 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 30 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 15 |
| Public order | 9 |
| Bicycle theft | 5 |
| Other crime | 5 |
| Other theft | 4 |
| Drugs | 4 |
| Vehicle crime | 4 |
| Theft from the person | 2 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Parking Area (27); On or near Jubilee Road (24); On or near Silbury Mews (23); On or near Edith New Close (16); On or near Wayte Street (12).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 33 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 25% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 8% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 43% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 15% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 43% | 17% |
| Private rented | 14% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 61% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 8% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 9% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 8% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 14% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 60% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 10% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 13% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 86% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 7% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 22% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 19% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 89% | 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 Goose Catering LTD (restaurant/cafe/canteen, SN25 3AF) now 5 Very good, was Awaiting inspection (rated 20 October 2026) found 3 November 2026
Postcodes on this street
- SN2 2BF: 1 address of 24 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Edith New Close · Wayte Street · Bates Way · Clapham Close · Elborough Road · Jubilee Road · Walkinshaw Road · Swanage Walk · Powell Place · Cheddar Road · Hull Road · Pembroke Gardens
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.