Bridgewater Close Swindon
8 addresses across 2 postcodes (SN2), about 100 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 83875813.
- 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 760 m (0.5 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 230 m 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: Its addresses are 98 to 101 m above sea level.
- Noise: 2 of its 9 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Park Lane Practice, about 1 km (0.6 miles) away, with 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 110 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 16% of households owned their home and 56% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 24 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 B (69% 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)
- Nythe Complex: up to 35 homes, not permissioned (230 m)
- Nythe Complex: up to 35 homes, not permissioned (230 m)
- 16 Wembley Street, Rodbourne, Swindon: up to 7 homes, permissioned (360 m)
- Former Milton Road Club, 25 Milton Road, Swindon SN1 5JA: up to 10 homes, not permissioned (360 m)
- Former Milton Road Club, 25 Milton Road, Swindon SN1 5JA: up to 10 homes, permissioned (360 m)
- 16 Wembley Street, Rodbourne, Swindon: up to 8 homes, permissioned (370 m)
- Liden Local Centre: up to 79 homes, not permissioned (440 m (0.3 miles))
- Liden Local Centre: up to 79 homes, not permissioned (440 m (0.3 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 9 addresses are between 98 m and 101 m above sea level (100 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SN2 1DZ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| SN2 1ED | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway station | Swindon (Wilts) 3.2 million journeys in 2024–25 | 760 m (0.5 miles) |
| Bus stops | 3 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 27 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Steam Museum Even Swindon | 370 m |
| Car parks | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Apcoa | 630 m (0.4 miles) |
| EV charging points | 5 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Fastned Charging Station | 680 m (0.4 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Bristol Airport BRS | 67.2 km (42 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Park Lane Practice | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 9 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Rodbourne Pharmacy | 440 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 11 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 640 m (0.4 miles) |
| Hospital | Ridgeway Hospital | 4.8 km (3 miles) |
| Police station | Wiltshire Police | 800 m (0.5 miles) |
| Cash machines | Britannia Building Society | 910 m (0.6 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 4.0 ha | 230 m |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 70 m² | 280 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3.9 ha | 790 m (0.5 miles) |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Cheney Manor Allotments 1.7 ha | 790 m (0.5 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 4.0 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Chain Test House, a listed building (Grade II*), 440 m (0.3 miles) south. 89 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 5 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Chain Test House | Listed building, Grade II* | 440 m (0.3 miles) south |
| British Rail Engineering Limited Swindon Works No 13 Shop (Old L2 Shop) | Listed building, Grade II* | 550 m (0.3 miles) south-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* | 630 m (0.4 miles) south |
| The Mechanics' Institute | Listed building, Grade II* | 770 m (0.5 miles) south-east |
| Queen's Park, Swindon | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) south-east |
| Bowl barrow 210m north east of Rushy Platt Farm | Scheduled monument | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) south |
| Town Gardens, Swindon | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) south-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Ash Corner | Wood | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) north-east |
| Bushey Copse | Wood | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) south |
| Peatmoor Lagoon | Lake or reservoir | 2.8 km (1.8 miles) west |
| Penhill Copse | Wood | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) north |
| Mouldon Hill | Hill | 3 km (1.8 miles) north-west |
| Toot Hill | Hill | 3.1 km (1.9 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 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 7 | 9 |
2 of the street's 9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ferndale Primary School & Nursery | Primary | 2–11 | 530 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 2–11 | 660 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Even Swindon Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 690 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| UTC Swindon | Secondary | 14–19 | 720 m (0.4 miles) | Requires improvement (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Robert Le Kyng Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Nova Hreod Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Swindon Academy | All-through | 2–19 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | 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 |
| Gorse Hill Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Good (Sep 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Holy Rood Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Good (May 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Moredon Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Sep 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Rodbourne Cheney Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Outstanding (Jul 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Drove Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Jul 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fetch Fulfilment Ltd SN2 1DZ | Distributors/Transporters | 110 m | Exempt | |
| Hop Kettle Pop Up Bar Van SN2 1DZ | Mobile caterer | 110 m | 5 Very good | 14 Mar 2025 |
| Baxter Storey Ltd (c/o Nationwide Distribution Centre) SN2 1EL | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 290 m | Exempt | |
| Curry Cottage SN2 2AG | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 28 Sep 2026 |
| Asmin Pizza & Kebab/Zeus/Fatziki SN2 2AG | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 4 Good | 16 Mar 2026 |
| KP Shai Convenience Store SN2 2AG | Retailers - other | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 3 Generally satisfactory | 28 Sep 2026 |
| Fantasy Chicken SN2 2AG | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 28 Feb 2025 |
| Topfry SN2 1HW | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 25 Nov 2025 |
| Rusty Garage Brewpub SN2 2AG | Manufacturers/packers | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 3 Generally satisfactory | 25 Sep 2025 |
| St Augustine's Church Even Swindon SN2 2HA | Other catering premises | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 22 Mar 2025 |
| RVS Rodbourne Lunch Club / Royal Voluntary Service SN2 2AX | Other catering premises | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 18 Dec 2024 |
| Poppies Daycare Nursery SN2 1HL | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 18 Dec 2025 |
| Londis SN2 2AG | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 25 May 2024 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd SN2 2AS | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 10 May 2024 |
| The Caribbean Corner SN2 1DH | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 22 Oct 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 6 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 5 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 2 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Kemble Drive (4); On or near Shopping Area (4); On or near Barnum Court (3); On or near Wedgewood Close (3); On or near Newcombe Drive (3).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 32 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 2% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 5% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 16% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 0% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 6% | 17% |
| Private rented | 77% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 86% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 3% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 0% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 39% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 37% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 3% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 7% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 17% | 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 | 14% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 56% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 11% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 2% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 83% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 3% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 6 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
Newcombe Drive · Wedgewood Close · Napier Close · Wyndham Road · Harcourt Road · Barnum Court · Kemble Drive · James Watt Close · Iffley Road · Great Western Way · Cobden Road · Thomas 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.