Draycot Road Chiseldon, Swindon
75 addresses across 4 postcodes (SN4), about 870 m (0.5 miles) long, classed as a minor road. USRN 83875109.
- Sales: 2 recorded sales since 1995; in 2005 the median was £175,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 27 homes have an energy certificate (B: 3, C: 9, D: 11, E: 3, F: 1).
- 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 7.2 km (4.5 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 2.2 km (1.4 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 4.9 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.0 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 166 to 174 m above sea level.
- Noise: 3 of its 75 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Ridgeway View Family Practice, about 4.3 km (2.7 miles) away.
- People: About 620 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 84% of households owned their home and 35% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 1 | £175,000 | £175,000 | £175,000 |
| 2003 | 1 | £86,000 | £86,000 | £86,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Oct 2005 | 8 SN4 0LS | Semi-detached | £175,000 | |
| 3 Mar 2003 | 8 SN4 0LS | Semi-detached | £86,000 |
Energy performance certificates
27 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 134 m². Most common: House, detached (10); House, semi-detached (8); Bungalow, detached (6). Built: 1900-1929 (8); 1950-1966 (7); 1930-1949 (4). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (21); 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 neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band C (26% of about 1,680 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)
- Castle View Depot and garages, not permissioned (940 m (0.6 miles))
Roadworks
Finished in the last three months
- 28 August 2026 to 2 September 2026: THAMES WATER, Utility repair and maintenance works, some carriageway incursion, on the verge (immediate - urgent works)
- 7 August 2026 to 10 August 2026: THAMES WATER, Utility repair and maintenance works, multi-way signals, on the carriageway (immediate - urgent 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 on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 75 addresses are between 166 m and 174 m above sea level (171 m on average); the ground rises about 8 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SN4 0LP | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| SN4 0LR | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| SN4 0LS | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| SN4 0LT | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway station | Swindon (Wilts) 3.2 million journeys in 2024–25 | 7.2 km (4.5 miles) |
| Bus stops | 4 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 9 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Crescent Chiseldon | 190 m |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest InstaVolt Charging Station | 830 m (0.5 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Southampton Airport SOU | 67.5 km (42 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | Bristol Airport BRS | 69.7 km (43 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Ridgeway View Family Practice | 4.3 km (2.7 miles) |
| Pharmacies | Jephson Pharmacy | 4.3 km (2.7 miles) |
| NHS dentists | Priory Road Dental Practice | 4.9 km (3.1 miles) |
| Hospital | The Great Western Hospital | 3.3 km (2 miles) |
| Police station | Wiltshire Police | 7 km (4.3 miles) |
| Cash machines | Compass Group - Great Western Hospital Cashzone | 3.2 km (2 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Unnamed 2,310 m² | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) |
| Play area | Unnamed 590 m² | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.8 ha | 650 m (0.4 miles) |
| Allotments | Chiseldon Allotments 3,600 m² | 860 m (0.5 miles) |
Landmarks
21 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Plough Hill | Hill | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) north |
| Cowleaze Copse | Wood | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) north |
| Muttondown Plantation | Wood | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) east |
| Pinkcombe Wood | Wood | 1.6 km (1 mile) north-west |
| Coate Water | Lake or reservoir | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) north |
| Coombe Bottom | Valley | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 4.9 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.0 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 1 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 2 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 72 | 75 |
3 of the street's 75 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chiseldon Primary & Nursery School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Mar 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chiseldon Sports & Social Club Ltd SN4 0LS | Pub/bar/nightclub | 230 m | 5 Very good | 20 Jan 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Draycot Road (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 52 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 13% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 31% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 84% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 55% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 5% | 17% |
| Private rented | 11% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 51% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 35% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 43% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 50% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | under 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 6% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 66% | 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) | 35% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 15% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 8% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 97% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 2 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 6 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
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
- SN4 0LT: 41 addresses
- SN4 0LS: 31 addresses of 34 in the postcode
- SN4 0LR: 2 addresses of 39 in the postcode
- SN4 0LP: 1 address of 32 in the postcode
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.