Eldene Centre Eldene, Swindon
19 addresses across 1 postcode (SN3), about 90 m long. USRN 40200577.
2 recorded sales since 1995; in 2004 the median was £219,999 across 1 sale. No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. Most homes around it are in council tax band B; Band D in Swindon costs £2,438 a year in 2026-27. Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises. The nearest railway station is Swindon (Wilts), about 3.7 km away in a straight line. The nearest park or garden is about 280 m away. Background air pollution in 2024 was 8.1 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.6 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits. Its addresses are 104 to 107 m above sea level. None of its addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic. The nearest GP surgery is Eldene Surgery, about 250 m away, with 3 practices within 1.6 km. About 190 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 25% of households owned their home and 12% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification. 62 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 1 | £219,999 | £219,999 | £219,999 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Jan 2024 | THE CRUMPLED HORN SN3 3RZ | Other | £145,000 | Leasehold. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 23 Jan 2004 | THE CRUMPLED HORN SN3 3RZ | Detached | £219,999 | Leasehold. |
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 B (42% of about 720 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: 1.
- 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
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1.0 km
- Woolworths Distribution Centre, Faraday Road, Dorcan Industrial Estates, permissioned (720 m)
- Former Woolworth Distribution Centre, Faraday Road, Dorcan, SN3 5HH Now known as Ignition Park, permissioned (730 m)
- 99-100 Victoria RoadOld TownSwindonSN1 3BE: up to 31 homes, permissioned (750 m)
- Groundwell Park and Ride, not permissioned (770 m)
- Groundwell Park and Ride, not permissioned (770 m)
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 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 is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 19 addresses are between 104 m and 107 m above sea level (104 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SN3 3RZ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway station | Swindon (Wilts) 3.2 million journeys in 2024–25 | 3.7 km |
| Bus stops | 6 stops within 400 m, 32 within 800 m; nearest Eldene Centre | 130 m |
| Car parks | Holiday Inn Swindon Car Park | 1.0 km |
| EV charging points | 4 within 1.6 km; nearest MFG Charging Station | 300 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Bristol Airport BRS | 70.7 km |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 3 practices within 1.6 km; nearest Eldene Surgery | 250 m |
| Pharmacies | 4 pharmacies within 1.6 km; nearest Rowlands Pharmacy | 250 m |
| NHS dentists | 4 practices within 1.6 km; nearest Eldene Dental Practice | 40 m |
| Hospital | The Great Western Hospital | 1.8 km |
| Police station | Swindon Police Station | 2.9 km |
| Cash machines | Compass Group - TE Connectivity, Faraday Road Cashzone | 840 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 1.6 ha | 280 m |
| Largest park within 800 m | Unnamed 31 ha | 340 m |
| Play area | 5 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 360 m² | 210 m |
| Playing field | Unnamed 5.5 ha | 1.4 km |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m; nearest Dawlish Road Allotments 3,790 m² | 670 m |
Within 800 m: 3 parks and gardens, 36 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Bowl barrow 85m north east of Day House Cottages, a scheduled monument, 1.3 km south. 2 listed buildings are within 1.0 km.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Bowl barrow 85m north east of Day House Cottages | Scheduled monument | 1.3 km south |
| Stone circle immediately north east of Day House, Coate | Scheduled monument | 1.6 km south |
| Site of Roman town, W of Wanborough House | Scheduled monument | 1.8 km north-east |
| Queen's Park, Swindon | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.8 km west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 8.1 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.6 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.4 | 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 | 19 | 19 |
None of the street's 19 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road or rail traffic.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eldene Nursery and Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 90 m | Good (Mar 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| The Dorcan Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 770 m | Good (Jul 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Liden Academy | Primary | 0–11 | 890 m | Good (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Oaktree Nursery and Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 900 m | No published inspection |
| Holy Family Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 2–11 | 900 m | No overall grade (Jul 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Goddard Park Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 930 m | No published inspection |
| Nythe Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.3 km | No overall grade (Mar 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Covingham Park Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 1.3 km | No published inspection |
| New College Swindon | 16 plus | 16–99 | 1.6 km | No published inspection |
| Badbury Park Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.7 km | Good (Jan 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Mountford Manor Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.8 km | Good (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Colebrook Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.9 km | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Stripey Badger Ltd SN3 3RZ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 20 m | 5 Very good | 14 Nov 2025 |
| Eldene Primary School SN3 3TQ | School/college/university | 250 m | 5 Very good | 18 Nov 2025 |
| Eldene Chinese Takeaway Ltd SN3 3TZ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 260 m | 5 Very good | 25 Mar 2025 |
| Morrisons SN3 3TZ | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 260 m | 5 Very good | 27 Jul 2026 |
| HardCore Munch Ltd SN3 3SB | Other catering premises | 270 m | 5 Very good | 28 Jan 2026 |
| The Avalon Centre SN3 3RT | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 470 m | 5 Very good | 10 Dec 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 29 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 14 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 |
| Public order | 5 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Parking Area (29); On or near Kennedy Drive (16); On or near Charles Macpherson Gardens (6); On or near Lawrence Close (4); On or near Mundy Avenue (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 54 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 11% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 37% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 25% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 8% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 70% | 17% |
| Private rented | 5% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 39% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 6% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 40% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 8% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 26% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 52% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 12% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 11% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km of home (of those who travel to work) | 82% | 65% |
| Work 30 km or more away | 11% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 12% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 37% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 9% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 94% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 3% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 3 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
- SN3 3RZ: 19 addresses of 25 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Truman Close · Grailey Close · Charles Macpherson Gardens · Collingsmead · Kennedy Drive · Hewitt Close · Mundy Avenue · Lawrence Close · Farman Close · Blackstone Avenue · Colingsmead · Dorcan Way
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 aircraft, industry or neighbours: noise figures are models of road and rail traffic outside, in England only.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.