Cheney Place Swindon
8 addresses across 2 postcodes (SN2), about 50 m long. USRN 40201427.
- Sales: 12 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £380,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 4 homes have an energy certificate (C: 3, D: 1).
- 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 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Swindon (Wilts), about 1.8 km (1.1 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 280 m 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 95 to 97 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 Hawthorn Medical Centre, about 1.6 km (1 mile) 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: 18 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 | £380,000 | £380,000 | £380,000 |
| 2023 | 1 | £617,500 | £617,500 | £617,500 |
| 2021 | 1 | £364,500 | £364,500 | £364,500 |
| 2016 | 1 | £275,000 | £275,000 | £275,000 |
| 2012 | 1 | £490,000 | £490,000 | £490,000 |
| 2010 | 2 | £298,500 | £230,000 | £367,000 |
| 2006 | 5 | £385,000 | £249,995 | £499,995 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Jun 2025 | 4 SN2 2LL | Semi-detached | £380,000 | |
| 28 Jul 2023 | 1 SN2 2LL | Detached | £617,500 | |
| 4 Jan 2021 | 3 SN2 2LL | Semi-detached | £364,500 | |
| 10 Mar 2016 | 4 SN2 2LL | Semi-detached | £275,000 | |
| 31 Jan 2012 | RODBOURNE FARMHOUSE, 5 SN2 2LL | Detached | £490,000 | |
| 28 May 2010 | 1 SN2 2LL | Detached | £367,000 | |
| 14 May 2010 | 4 SN2 2LL | Detached | £230,000 | |
| 30 Nov 2006 | 2 SN2 2LL | Detached | £385,000 | New build. |
| 15 Sep 2006 | 4 SN2 2LL | Detached | £249,995 | New build. |
| 4 Jul 2006 | RODBOURNE FARMHOUSE, 5 SN2 2LL | Detached | £499,995 | New build. |
| 24 Mar 2006 | 1 SN2 2LL | Detached | £385,000 | New build. |
| 24 Feb 2006 | 3 SN2 2LL | Semi-detached | £250,000 | New build. |
Energy performance certificates
4 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 142 m². Most common: House, detached (2); House, semi-detached (2). Built: 2003-2006 (2); 2007-2011 (1); before 1900 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (3).
Each home's certificates and sales (1 address)
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: yes, Rodbourne Cheney. Extensions, demolition, some windows and doors, and work on trees need consent.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: 2.
- 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.
Listed buildings
- MANOR HOUSE AND MANOR COTTAGE, grade II*
- STABLES 6 METRES NORTH OF MANOR HOUSE, grade II
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Land to the east of Newburgh Place, in front of Tesco Express: up to 36 homes, not permissioned (270 m)
- Land to the east of Newburgh Place, in front of Tesco Express: up to 36 homes, not permissioned (270 m)
- Land at Pinehurst Road inside 'The Circle': up to 19 homes, not permissioned (460 m (0.3 miles))
- Land at Pinehurst Road inside 'The Circle': up to 19 homes, not permissioned (460 m (0.3 miles))
- Barnfield Road, not permissioned (530 m (0.3 miles))
- Presco,Kiln Lane, Swindon: up to 22 homes, permissioned (590 m (0.4 miles))
- Liden Local Centre: up to 79 homes, not permissioned (840 m (0.5 miles))
- Liden Local Centre: up to 79 homes, not permissioned (840 m (0.5 miles))
Roadworks
Finished in the last three months
- 8 September 2026: THAMES WATER, Utility asset works, no carriageway incursion, on the verge (immediate - urgent works)
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 3 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 2LL | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| SN2 2NY | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 1 / 3 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 8 addresses are between 95 m and 97 m above sea level (96 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SN2 2LL | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| SN2 2NY | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway station | Swindon (Wilts) 3.2 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| Bus stops | 8 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 36 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest St Mary's Church Rodbourne Cheney | 220 m |
| Car parks | Apcoa | 1.7 km (1 mile) |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Fastned Charging Station | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Bristol Airport BRS | 67.1 km (42 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Hawthorn Medical Centre | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Pharmacies | 3 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Moredon Pharmacy And Health Clinic | 590 m (0.4 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest West Swindon Dental Care | 570 m (0.4 miles) |
| Hospital | Ridgeway Hospital | 6 km (3.7 miles) |
| Police station | Wiltshire Police | 2 km (1.2 miles) |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Simply Fresh Cashzone | 570 m (0.4 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3.2 ha | 280 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Unnamed 9.4 ha | 450 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 190 m² | 350 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3.3 ha | 720 m (0.4 miles) |
| Allotments | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,990 m² | 370 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 20 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Manor House and Manor Cottage, a listed building (Grade II*), 30 m. 6 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* | 30 m |
| Queen's Park, Swindon | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) south-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Penhill Copse | Wood | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) north |
| Mouldon Hill | Hill | 2 km (1.2 miles) north-west |
| Peatmoor Lagoon | Lake or reservoir | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) west |
| Peatmoor Community Woodland | Wood | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) west |
| Ash Corner | Wood | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) east |
| Crow Brake | Wood | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) south-west |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Under 55 | 8 | 8 |
None of the street's 8 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic or railways.
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 | 420 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| Moredon Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 560 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Sep 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 2–11 | 660 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Rodbourne Cheney Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 670 m (0.4 miles) | Outstanding (Jul 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Ferndale Primary School & Nursery | Primary | 2–11 | 910 m (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Swindon Academy | All-through | 2–19 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | 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 |
| Greenmeadow Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Haydon Wick Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Outstanding (Jun 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Even Swindon Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Haydonleigh Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
| Seven Fields Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Report card (Jul 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| UTC Swindon | Secondary | 14–19 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Requires improvement (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danny's Cafe SN2 2QJ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 250 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| The Manor SN2 2NX | Pub/bar/nightclub | 390 m | 4 Good | 16 May 2025 |
| Hill View House SN2 2JE | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 390 m | 5 Very good | 14 Jan 2025 |
| Sodexo Ltd (@Nova Hreod Academy) SN2 2NQ | School/college/university | 390 m | 5 Very good | 3 Mar 2026 |
| Rodbourne Cheney Bowls Club SN2 2PF | Pub/bar/nightclub | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 20 May 2025 |
| Bourne Stores SN2 2JQ | Retailers - other | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 21 May 2024 |
| Cheney Manor Convenience Store (Cost Cutter) SN2 2NR | Retailers - other | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 11 Apr 2024 |
| The Rustica SN2 2NR | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 10 Sep 2026 |
| Tesco Stores Limited / Tesco Cheney Manor Express SN2 2PF | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 1 Apr 2025 |
| Rodbourne Cheney Baptist SN2 2PE | Other catering premises | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 7 Nov 2024 |
| Farmfoods Ltd SN2 2PE | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 6 Feb 2024 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 6 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Manor Crescent (9); On or near Manor Gardens (3); On or near Cheney Place (3); On or near Aubrey Gardens (2); On or near Harvey Grove (1).
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
Manor Gardens · Harvey Grove · Brooklands Avenue · Aubrey Gardens · Vicarage Road · Manor Crescent · Bourne Road · Knapp Close · Yardley Close · Church Walk South · Little Avenue · Lynton Road
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.