Brindley Close Swindon
16 addresses across 2 postcodes (SN2), about 370 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 83875816.
- Flood: 1 address on its postcodes is 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 C; Band D in Swindon costs £2,438 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 63% to 94% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Swindon (Wilts), about 2.1 km (1.3 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Shaw Forest Park, is about 630 m (0.4 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 8.5 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.7 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 91 to 96 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 Ridge Green Medical Practice, about 1.7 km (1.1 miles) away.
- People: About 340 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 86% of households owned their home and 24% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 9 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 C (39% of about 700 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)
- Barnfield Road, not permissioned (520 m (0.3 miles))
- Garage block east of Greenhill Road: up to 8 homes, not permissioned (540 m (0.3 miles))
- Garage block east of Greenhill Road: up to 8 homes, not permissioned (540 m (0.3 miles))
- Land to the east of Newburgh Place, in front of Tesco Express: up to 36 homes, not permissioned (690 m (0.4 miles))
- Land to the east of Newburgh Place, in front of Tesco Express: up to 36 homes, not permissioned (690 m (0.4 miles))
- Presco,Kiln Lane, Swindon: up to 22 homes, permissioned (730 m (0.5 miles))
- Land at Pinehurst Road inside 'The Circle': up to 19 homes, not permissioned (940 m (0.6 miles))
- Land at Pinehurst Road inside 'The Circle': up to 19 homes, not permissioned (940 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
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 1 at medium risk and 1 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 2YW | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| SN2 2PN | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 1 / 1 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 16 addresses are between 91 m and 96 m above sea level (95 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SN2 2PN | 94% | 94% | 94% | 6% |
| SN2 2YW | 63% | 63% | 63% | 25% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway station | Swindon (Wilts) 3.2 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
| Bus stops | 0 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 8 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Enterprise House Cheney Manor | 410 m (0.3 miles) |
| Car parks | Bristol St Parking | 2 km (1.2 miles) |
| EV charging points | 3 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Fastned Charging Station | 840 m (0.5 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Bristol Airport BRS | 66.2 km (41 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Ridge Green Medical Practice | 1.7 km (1.1 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 | 5.7 km (3.5 miles) |
| Police station | Wiltshire Police | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
| Cash machines | Simply Fresh Cashzone | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Shaw Forest Park 35 ha | 630 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | Unnamed 500 m² | 940 m (0.6 miles) |
| Playing field | Mannington Recreation Ground 14 ha | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Cheney Manor Allotments 1.7 ha | 700 m (0.4 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 45 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Manor House and Manor Cottage, a listed building (Grade II*), 1 km (0.6 miles) north-east. 2 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* | 1 km (0.6 miles) north-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Peatmoor Lagoon | Lake or reservoir | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) west |
| Mouldon Hill | Hill | 1.7 km (1 mile) north-west |
| Peatmoor Community Woodland | Wood | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) west |
| Crow Brake | Wood | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) south-west |
| Penhill Copse | Wood | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) north-east |
| Toot Hill | Hill | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) south |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 8.5 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.7 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.9 | 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 | 0 | 6 |
| Under 55 | 16 | 10 |
6 of the street's 16 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nova Hreod Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 770 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Even Swindon Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Moredon Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Sep 2022, 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 |
| Ferndale Primary School & Nursery | Primary | 2–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Westlea Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Rodbourne Cheney Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Outstanding (Jul 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Shaw Ridge Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Good (Mar 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Peatmoor Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| Brook Field Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| Haydon Wick Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | Outstanding (Jun 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Ridgeway Farm CofE Academy Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | No overall grade (Mar 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Nexus SN2 2PN | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 160 m | 5 Very good | 4 Dec 2025 |
| Swindon Borough Council (Waterside Canteen) SN2 2PN | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 160 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 12 Nov 2025 |
| Ecoveda Naturals UK Ltd SN2 2YZ | Importers/Exporters | 380 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Moredon Sporting Hub (Cafe) SN2 2QJ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 4 Oct 2024 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Drugs | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Brindley Close (9).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 52 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 14% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 28% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 86% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 56% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 2% | 1% |
| Social rented | 0% | 17% |
| Private rented | 12% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 55% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 5% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 32% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 1% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 34% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 52% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 3% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 9% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 87% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 6% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 24% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 19% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 11% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 98% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 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
Nearby streets
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.