Beales Close Swindon
4 addresses across 3 postcodes (SN1), about 70 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 83875738.
- Flood: 11 addresses on its postcodes are in areas 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 0% to 90% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Swindon (Wilts), about 190 m away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 540 m (0.3 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 9.6 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.8 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 99 m above sea level.
- Noise: 2 of its 4 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Whalebridge Practice, about 350 m away, with 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 370 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 16% of households owned their home and 41% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 568 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often anti-social behaviour.
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 (66% 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)
- 16 Wembley Street, Rodbourne, Swindon SN2 1DN: up to 6 homes, permissioned (100 m)
- Thornhill Industrial Estate, not permissioned (110 m)
- Thornhill Industrial Estate, not permissioned (110 m)
- Holbrook House, Sheppard Street, Swindon: up to 58 homes, permissioned (120 m)
- The Carriage Works, permissioned (120 m)
- 20 Fleet Street Swindon SN1 1RQ: up to 10 homes, permissioned (120 m)
- Swindon Station Car Park (South): up to 160 homes, not permissioned (140 m)
- Swindon Station Car Park (South): up to 160 homes, not permissioned (140 m)
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, 11 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 0 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| SN1 1DA | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| SN1 1BL | not in 2 or 3 | 11 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| SN1 1EE | not in 2 or 3 |
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 99 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SN1 1BL | 90% | 90% | 90% | 0% |
| SN1 1DA | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway station | Swindon (Wilts) 3.2 million journeys in 2024–25 | 190 m |
| Bus stops | 39 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 69 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Fleming Way Swindon | 20 m |
| Car parks | 6 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Harding Street car park | 220 m |
| EV charging points | 3 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Premier Inn Swindon Temple Street GeniePoint | 530 m (0.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Bristol Airport BRS | 67.7 km (42 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Whalebridge Practice | 350 m |
| Pharmacies | 11 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Swindon Health Ctre Pharmacy LTD | 350 m |
| NHS dentists | 16 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Ambience Dental Practice | 240 m |
| Hospital | Ridgeway Hospital | 4.3 km (2.7 miles) |
| Police station | Wiltshire Police | 230 m |
| Cash machines | 5 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest MFG - Fleming Way Cashzone | 120 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 9,790 m² | 540 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 900 m² | 530 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Park 3.9 ha | 620 m (0.4 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 4.5 ha | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 1.3 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is The Mechanics' Institute, a listed building (Grade II*), 420 m (0.3 miles) south-west. 95 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 5 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| The Mechanics' Institute | Listed building, Grade II* | 420 m (0.3 miles) south-west |
| Health Hydro (former GWR Medical Fund Baths and Dispensary) | Listed building, Grade II* | 500 m (0.3 miles) south-west |
| Chain Test House | Listed building, Grade II* | 590 m (0.4 miles) west |
| British Rail Engineering Limited: Swindon Works, No 12 Shop (V Shop), O and E Shop (32, 33 and 35 Shops) | Listed building, Grade II* | 850 m (0.5 miles) west |
| Queen's Park, Swindon | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1 km (0.6 miles) south-east |
| Town Gardens, Swindon | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.6 km (1 mile) south |
| Remains of Holy Rood Church, The Lawn, Old Town | Scheduled monument | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) south-east |
| Bowl barrow 210m north east of Rushy Platt Farm | Scheduled monument | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) south-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Ash Corner | Wood | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) north-east |
| Bushey Copse | Wood | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) south |
| Great Copse | Wood | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) south |
| Bruddel Wood | Wood | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) south-east |
| Shaftesbury Lakes | Lake or reservoir | 3.3 km (2.1 miles) south-east |
| Toot Hill | Hill | 3.3 km (2.1 miles) south-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 9.6 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.8 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.8 | 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 | 2 | 2 |
| Under 55 | 2 | 2 |
2 of the street's 4 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, and 2 from railways, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UTC Swindon | Secondary | 14–19 | 600 m (0.4 miles) | Requires improvement (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Holy Rood Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 810 m (0.5 miles) | Good (May 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Robert Le Kyng Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Drove Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Good (Jul 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Ferndale Primary School & Nursery | Primary | 2–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| King William Street Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Oct 2019, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 2–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Gorse Hill Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Sep 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Holy Cross Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Jul 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Even Swindon Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Lainesmead Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 3–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Good (May 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Joseph's Catholic College Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Western Railway SN1 1HL | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 90 m | 5 Very good | 20 Jan 2025 |
| YC Global Buffet Restaurant SN1 1BE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 110 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 15 Jun 2026 |
| Mfg FlemingWay (Esso) SN1 2NG | Retailers - other | 120 m | 5 Very good | 9 Jan 2025 |
| Victory Community Hub / RCCG Victory Centre Community Hub SN1 1RQ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 120 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Luna Supermarket / Krakow Polski Sklep SN1 1RQ | Retailers - other | 120 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Korky's Takeaway SN1 1RE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 130 m | 5 Very good | 6 Mar 2025 |
| Grill Box Takeaway / Tiffin Express SN1 1RT | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 140 m | 5 Very good | 9 Jun 2026 |
| Rios Brazil SN1 1BU | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 140 m | 5 Very good | 2 Jul 2025 |
| Holiday Inn Express Swindon City Centre SN1 1BT | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 150 m | 5 Very good | 11 Dec 2024 |
| Ofie Bar And Restaurant SN1 1BT | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 150 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 10 Apr 2026 |
| Queens Tap SN1 1DG | Pub/bar/nightclub | 160 m | 5 Very good | 19 Sep 2025 |
| Savers Health & Beauty Ltd SN1 1BA | Retailers - other | 170 m | 5 Very good | 15 Sep 2026 |
| The Drink Valley SN1 1RU | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 180 m | 5 Very good | 16 Oct 2026 |
| Costa Ltd SN1 1BA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 180 m | 5 Very good | 12 Oct 2026 |
| Costa SN1 1UY | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 180 m | 5 Very good | 12 Oct 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 180 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 164 |
| Shoplifting | 40 |
| Vehicle crime | 36 |
| Public order | 35 |
| Other theft | 32 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 21 |
| Theft from the person | 15 |
| Burglary | 12 |
| Drugs | 12 |
| Bicycle theft | 9 |
| Other crime | 6 |
| Possession of weapons | 3 |
| Robbery | 3 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Parking Area (143); On or near Fleet Street (82); On or near Henry Street (76); On or near Nightclub (44); On or near Carfax Close (37).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 16% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 7% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 16% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 4% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 40% | 17% |
| Private rented | 43% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 66% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 10% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 6% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 9% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 31% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 25% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 17% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 24% | 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) | 41% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 17% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 68% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 6% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 4 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 The Wyvern Tavern (pub/bar/nightclub, SN1 1BL) is no longer listed; it was rated 4 Good found 3 November 2026
- Food hygiene ratings Real Store (retailers - other, SN1 1SD) now 5 Very good, was Awaiting inspection (rated 9 September 2026) found 3 November 2026
- Food hygiene ratings Lishkara (restaurant/cafe/canteen, SN1 1SD) now 5 Very good, was Awaiting inspection (rated 22 October 2026) found 3 November 2026
- Food hygiene ratings Swindon And Wiltshire Pride Hub/Swindon Wiltshire Pride (retailers - other, SN1 1LF) now 5 Very good, was Awaiting inspection (rated 30 October 2026) found 3 November 2026
- Food hygiene ratings Costa Ltd (restaurant/cafe/canteen, SN1 1BA) re-inspected, still 5 Very good (rated 12 October 2026) found 3 November 2026
Postcodes on this street
- SN1 1DA: 2 addresses of 7 in the postcode
- SN1 1BL: 1 address of 50 in the postcode
- SN1 1EE: 1 address of 2 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Beales Close · Gloucester Street · Milford Street · Fleming Way · Faringdon Road · John Street · Sheppard Street · Wellington Street · New Bridge Square · Fleet Street · King Street · Bridge Street
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.