Chandler Close Swindon
27 addresses across 2 postcodes (SN1), about 120 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 83875886.
- Energy: 26 homes have an energy certificate (C: 2, D: 24).
- 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 C; 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 1.4 km (0.9 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, The Lawn, is about 40 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 10.5 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.0 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 120 to 123 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 27 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Victoria Cross Surgery, about 190 m away, with 6 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 540 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 44% of households owned their home and 32% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 265 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
26 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 70 m². Most common: Flat (18); House, mid-terrace (5); House, semi-detached (2). Built: 1991-1995 (25); 1996-2002 (1). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (26).
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 neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band C (33% of about 1,470 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)
- Wyvern Theatre and Car Park: up to 46 homes, not permissioned (140 m)
- Wyvern Theatre and Car Park: up to 46 homes, not permissioned (140 m)
- Former Wyvern Multistorey Car Park: up to 38 homes, not permissioned (160 m)
- Former Wyvern Multistorey Car Park: up to 38 homes, not permissioned (160 m)
- Morris Street Club 20-22 Morris Street Rodbourne Swindon SN2 2HU: up to 5 homes, permissioned (220 m)
- The Parade Multistorey Car Park: up to 36 homes, not permissioned (240 m)
- The Parade Multistorey Car Park: up to 36 homes, not permissioned (240 m)
- 120 Victoria Road, Swindon, permissioned (240 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
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 27 addresses are between 120 m and 123 m above sea level (122 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SN1 3HG | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| SN1 3RT | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway station | Swindon (Wilts) 3.2 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Bus stops | 13 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 45 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Cirencester Court Old Town | 80 m |
| Car parks | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Car Park, Old Town | 250 m |
| EV charging points | 4 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Premier Inn Swindon Temple Street GeniePoint | 760 m (0.5 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Bristol Airport BRS | 68.2 km (42 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 6 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Victoria Cross Surgery | 190 m |
| Pharmacies | 11 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Old Town Pharmacy | 350 m |
| NHS dentists | 14 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Malherbe Dental Clinics LTD | 150 m |
| Hospital | Ridgeway Hospital | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) |
| Police station | Wiltshire Police | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Cash machines | 3 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Morrisons Daily - Swindon Victoria Road, OLD Town Cashzone | 250 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Lawn 36 ha | 40 m |
| Play area | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2,640 m² | 540 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.3 ha | 590 m (0.4 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,670 m² | 440 m (0.3 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 5 parks and gardens, 47 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Christ Church, a listed building (Grade II*), 130 m south-east. 69 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 2 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Christ Church | Listed building, Grade II* | 130 m south-east |
| Villetts House | Listed building, Grade II* | 220 m south |
| Queen's Park, Swindon | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 290 m north |
| Remains of Holy Rood Church, The Lawn, Old Town | Scheduled monument | 510 m (0.3 miles) south-east |
| Town Gardens, Swindon | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 750 m (0.5 miles) south-west |
| Site of watermill 290m south east of West Leaze | Scheduled monument | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) south-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Bruddel Wood | Wood | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) south-east |
| Great Copse | Wood | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) south |
| Shaftesbury Lakes | Lake or reservoir | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) east |
| Ladder Hill | Hill | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) south |
| Coombe Bottom | Valley | 4.3 km (2.6 miles) south |
| Wanborough Marsh | Wetland | 4.5 km (2.8 miles) east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 10.5 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.0 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.3 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; nitrogen dioxide and PM2.5 are above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 70 to 74 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 26 | 27 |
1 of the street's 27 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| King William Street Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 360 m | Good (Oct 2019, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Holy Rood Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 450 m (0.3 miles) | Good (May 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Lethbridge Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 610 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Lainesmead Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 3–11 | 690 m (0.4 miles) | Good (May 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Drove Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 750 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Jul 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Lawn Manor Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 840 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Jul 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| The Croft Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No overall grade (Oct 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding |
| Holy Cross Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Good (Jul 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| The Commonweal School | Secondary | 11–19 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| New College Swindon | 16 plus | 16–99 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Joseph's Catholic College Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Lawn Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tasty Chinese Takeaway SN1 3BB | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 150 m | 5 Very good | 16 Mar 2026 |
| Longs Bar SN1 3BB | Pub/bar/nightclub | 150 m | 5 Very good | 26 Sep 2024 |
| Old Town Laundry Bar SN1 3BB | Pub/bar/nightclub | 150 m | 5 Very good | 22 Mar 2023 |
| Miller & Carter Swindon SN1 3AG | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 160 m | 5 Very good | 11 Nov 2025 |
| The 48 SN1 3BU | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 170 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| The Roaring Donkey SN1 3HJ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 180 m | 5 Very good | 2 Jan 2025 |
| Christ Church Community Lunch Club SN1 3HB | Other catering premises | 180 m | 5 Very good | 28 Sep 2026 |
| Papa John's SN1 3BU | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 190 m | 5 Very good | 12 May 2025 |
| Grano Lab SN1 3BU | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 190 m | 5 Very good | 19 May 2026 |
| Mr Cod SN1 3BU | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 190 m | 4 Good | 23 Jul 2026 |
| Little Explorers (Swindon) Ltd SN3 1DH | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 200 m | 5 Very good | 8 Sep 2026 |
| Morrisons Daily SN1 3BH | Retailers - other | 210 m | 5 Very good | 11 Nov 2025 |
| Arabian Nights SN1 3BD | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 220 m | 4 Good | 12 Dec 2024 |
| Darkroom Espresso SN1 3BD | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 220 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Ruchi / Gandhi SN1 3BD | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 220 m | 5 Very good | 20 May 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 110 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 55 |
| Public order | 22 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 20 |
| Other theft | 13 |
| Burglary | 10 |
| Shoplifting | 8 |
| Drugs | 7 |
| Vehicle crime | 5 |
| Other crime | 5 |
| Bicycle theft | 3 |
| Robbery | 3 |
| Possession of weapons | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 2 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Albert Street (56); On or near Union Row (39); On or near Cannon Street (34); On or near Brock End (31); On or near Victoria Road (30).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 10% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 44% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 24% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 2% | 1% |
| Social rented | 15% | 17% |
| Private rented | 40% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 63% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 5% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 20% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 4% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 33% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 34% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 11% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 19% | 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 | 9% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 32% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 17% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 85% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 2% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 2 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 4 to 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
- Food hygiene ratings Darkroom Espresso (restaurant/cafe/canteen, SN1 4BG) is no longer listed; it was rated 4 Good found 3 November 2026
- Food hygiene ratings Black Heart Coffee Co (restaurant/cafe/canteen, SN1 4BG) newly listed: Awaiting inspection found 3 November 2026
- Food hygiene ratings Studio (restaurant/cafe/canteen, SN1 4AN) newly listed: Awaiting inspection found 3 November 2026
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Cricklade Street · Little London · Belle Vue Road · Vicarage View · Church Road · Chapel Corner · Hilton Close · Union Row · Belle Vue Road · Chapel Corner · Albert Street · King John 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.