Burcot Close Swindon
5 addresses across 1 postcode (SN25), about 120 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 40200952.
- Sales: 12 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £272,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 4 homes have an energy certificate (C: 4).
- 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 D; 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 4.7 km (2.9 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Brook Park, is about 50 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 7.4 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.6 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 87 m above sea level.
- Noise: 5 of its 5 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is North Swindon Practice, about 1.4 km (0.9 miles) away.
- People: About 220 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 85% of households owned their home and 35% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 39 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | £272,000 | £272,000 | £272,000 |
| 2017 | 1 | £200,000 | £200,000 | £200,000 |
| 2016 | 1 | £220,000 | £220,000 | £220,000 |
| 2011 | 1 | £125,000 | £125,000 | £125,000 |
| 2005 | 3 | £148,000 | £130,000 | £148,000 |
| 2003 | 1 | £202,000 | £202,000 | £202,000 |
| 2002 | 4 | £137,475 | £119,950 | £225,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Jul 2025 | 1 SN25 2BN | Terraced | £272,000 | |
| 17 Nov 2017 | 3 SN25 2BN | Terraced | £200,000 | |
| 30 Mar 2016 | 1 SN25 2BN | Terraced | £220,000 | |
| 29 Jul 2011 | 2 SN25 2BN | Terraced | £125,000 | |
| 9 Aug 2005 | 3 SN25 2BN | Terraced | £148,000 | |
| 9 Aug 2005 | 3 SN25 2BN | Terraced | £148,000 | |
| 29 Jul 2005 | 2 SN25 2BN | Terraced | £130,000 | |
| 28 Nov 2003 | 4 SN25 2BN | Detached | £202,000 | |
| 15 Nov 2002 | 4 SN25 2BN | Detached | £225,000 | New build. |
| 27 Sep 2002 | 1 SN25 2BN | Terraced | £140,000 | New build. |
| 27 Sep 2002 | 2 SN25 2BN | Terraced | £119,950 | New build. |
| 20 Sep 2002 | 3 SN25 2BN | Terraced | £134,950 | New build. |
Energy performance certificates
4 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 72 m². Most common: House, end-terrace (2); House, mid-terrace (1); House, detached (1). Built: 1996-2002 (2); 1983-1990 (1); 2003-2006 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (1); rented (private) (1).
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 D (43% of about 750 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.
Roadworks
Finished in the last three months
- 24 September 2026 to 28 September 2026: GAS TRANSPORTATION CO LTD, Utility repair and maintenance works, some carriageway incursion, on the footway (minor works)
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 addresses are about 87 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SN25 2BN | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway station | Swindon (Wilts) 3.2 million journeys in 2024–25 | 4.7 km (2.9 miles) |
| Bus stops | 14 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 29 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Hartington Road Oakhurst | 160 m |
| Car parks | Morrisons Car park-Swindon | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| EV charging points | 3 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest MFG Charging Station | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Bristol Airport BRS | 66.5 km (41 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest North Swindon Practice | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 5 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Taw Hill Pharmacy | 640 m (0.4 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Priory Vale Dental Practice | 760 m (0.5 miles) |
| Hospital | Ridgeway Hospital | 8.7 km (5.4 miles) |
| Police station | Wiltshire Police | 4.9 km (3 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Midcounties Co-op Taw Hill, Taw Hill | 640 m (0.4 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 13 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Brook Park 5.4 ha | 50 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Unnamed 12 ha | 650 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 10 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 430 m² | 180 m |
| Playing field | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.5 ha | 460 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | Grove Garden Allotments 5,870 m² | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 13 parks and gardens, 30 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Roman rural sanctuary on Groundwell Ridge, east of Lady Lane, a scheduled monument, 1.8 km (1.1 miles) east. 2 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Roman rural sanctuary on Groundwell Ridge, east of Lady Lane | Scheduled monument | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Shepherd's Copse | Wood | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) north |
| Mouldon Hill | Hill | 1.6 km (1 mile) south |
| Upper Widhill Copse | Wood | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) north-east |
| Penhill Copse | Wood | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) east |
| Blunsdonhill Copse | Wood | 2.3 km (1.5 miles) north-east |
| Peatmoor Lagoon | Lake or reservoir | 2.8 km (1.8 miles) south |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 7.4 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.6 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.0 | 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 | 5 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 0 | 5 |
5 of the street's 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red Oaks Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 450 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| Oakhurst Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 540 m (0.3 miles) | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Abbey Park School | Secondary | 11–16 | 550 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Jan 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Orchid Vale Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 700 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Sep 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Francis CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 3–11 | 720 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Mar 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Tadpole Farm CofE Primary Academy Church of England | Primary | 3–11 | 820 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Jan 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Haydonleigh Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Bridlewood Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Report card (Nov 2025): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Great Western Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | Good (Jan 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| William Morris Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | Good (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Haydon Wick Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | Outstanding (Jun 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Catherine Wayte Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ramona House SN25 2BP | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 150 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Vitaforge SN25 2AX | Retailers - other | 310 m | Exempt | |
| Jungle Kingdom SN25 2AY | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 340 m | 5 Very good | 8 Oct 2026 |
| Impact Food Group T/a Dolce @ Oakhurst CP School SN25 2HY | School/college/university | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 14 Apr 2026 |
| The Big Adventure Club Ltd Oakhurst Primary School SN25 2HY | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 10 Apr 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 22 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 6 |
| Public order | 5 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Robbery | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Alicia Close (8); On or near Gaveller Road (7); On or near Augusta Close (6); On or near Burcot Close (5); On or near Markova Grove (4).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 23% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 6% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 85% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 20% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 0% | 17% |
| Private rented | 15% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 79% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 7% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 7% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 1% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 41% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 50% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 3% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 5% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 72% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 15% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 35% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 5% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 96% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 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
- SN25 2BN: 5 addresses of 6 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Cookham Road · Lampeter Road · Filsham Road · Hector Road · Porth Close · Sefton Road · Hartington Road · Gaveller Road · Thamesdown Drive · Thursday Street · Thursday Street · Augusta Close
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.