Emlyn Square Swindon
1 address across 1 postcode (SN1), about 140 m long. USRN 83878742.
- Sales: 5 recorded sales since 1995; in 2006 the median was £99,000 across 1 sale.
- 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 A; 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 670 m (0.4 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 690 m (0.4 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 9.8 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.9 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 99 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 Park Lane Practice, about 370 m away, with 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 180 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 10% of households owned their home and 24% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 290 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often anti-social behaviour.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 1 | £99,000 | £99,000 | £99,000 |
| 2004 | 1 | £78,000 | £78,000 | £78,000 |
| 1998 | 1 | £38,000 | £38,000 | £38,000 |
| 1997 | 1 | £34,000 | £34,000 | £34,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 May 2019 | 15E SN1 5BN | Flat or maisonette | £115,000 | Leasehold. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 22 Dec 2006 | 15E SN1 5BN | Flat or maisonette | £99,000 | Leasehold. |
| 12 Mar 2004 | 15E SN1 5BN | Flat or maisonette | £78,000 | Leasehold. |
| 29 May 1998 | 15E SN1 5BN | Flat or maisonette | £38,000 | Leasehold. |
| 27 Jun 1997 | 15E SN1 5BN | Flat or maisonette | £34,000 | 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 A (51% of about 790 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: yes, Swindon’s Railway. Extensions, demolition, some windows and doors, and work on trees need consent.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: 18.
- 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
- 1, 2 and 3, Bristol Street including yard walls, grade II
- 1, 2, and 3, Bathampton Street, grade II
- 15, Emlyn Square, grade II
- 17, Emlyn Square, grade II
- 18a-18e, Emlyn Square, grade II
- 26, Bristol Street, grade II
- 27-29, Bathampton Street, grade II
- 30-50, Exeter Street, grade II
- 30-51 Bathampton Street including yard walls, grade II
- 4-24 Bathampton Street including yard walls, grade II
- 4-25, Bristol Street including yard walls, grade II
- 51-53, Exeter Street, grade II
- 52-54, Bathampton Street, grade II
- 6, Church Place, grade II
- BRITISH RAIL ENGINEERING LIMITED SWINDON WORKS WALL TO FORMER SAWMILL AND SHOP TO CARRIAGE WORKS, grade II
- Former Bakers Arms Public House, 16 Emlyn Square, grade II
- Prospect House, grade II
- WATER TOWER, grade II
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Former Telephone Exchange Fire Fly Avenue Swindon: up to 8 homes, permissioned (170 m)
- Locarno, Dammas Lane Car Park and The Planks Car Park: up to 115 homes, not permissioned (220 m)
- Locarno, Dammas Lane Car Park and The Planks Car Park: up to 115 homes, permissioned (220 m)
- 54 -55 Bridge Street, Swindon, SN1 1BL: up to 6 homes, not permissioned (320 m)
- 54 -55 Bridge Street, Swindon, SN1 1BL: up to 6 homes, permissioned (320 m)
- Tented Market, pending decision (390 m)
- Tented Market, permissioned (390 m)
- The Albion Sports And Social Club 62 - 64 Bridge Street Swindon SN1 1BT: up to 7 homes, permissioned (390 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 is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's address is about 99 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SN1 5BN | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway station | Swindon (Wilts) 3.2 million journeys in 2024–25 | 670 m (0.4 miles) |
| Bus stops | 16 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 56 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Emlyn Square Swindon | 90 m |
| Car parks | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Bristol St Parking | 50 m |
| EV charging points | 5 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Premier Inn Swindon Temple Street GeniePoint | 700 m (0.4 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Bristol Airport BRS | 67.2 km (42 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Park Lane Practice | 370 m |
| Pharmacies | 9 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Park Lane Pharmacy | 370 m |
| NHS dentists | 15 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Brunel Dental Practice | 250 m |
| Hospital | Ridgeway Hospital | 4 km (2.5 miles) |
| Police station | Wiltshire Police | 320 m |
| Cash machines | 4 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Britannia Building Society | 450 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3,250 m² | 690 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 200 m² | 140 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Park 3.9 ha | 110 m |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.8 ha | 730 m (0.5 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 0.3 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is The Mechanics' Institute, a listed building (Grade II*), 120 m east. 93 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 5 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| The Mechanics' Institute | Listed building, Grade II* | 120 m east |
| Health Hydro (former GWR Medical Fund Baths and Dispensary) | Listed building, Grade II* | 180 m south-east |
| Chain Test House | Listed building, Grade II* | 320 m north-west |
| British Rail Engineering Limited: Swindon Works, No 12 Shop (V Shop), O and E Shop (32, 33 and 35 Shops) | Listed building, Grade II* | 390 m west |
| Queen's Park, Swindon | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) east |
| Bowl barrow 210m north east of Rushy Platt Farm | Scheduled monument | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) south-west |
| Town Gardens, Swindon | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) south-east |
| Site of watermill 290m south east of West Leaze | Scheduled monument | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) south |
| Medieval settlement and associated ridge and furrow, West Leaze | Scheduled monument | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) south |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Bushey Copse | Wood | 2 km (1.3 miles) south |
| Great Copse | Wood | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) south-east |
| Bruddel Wood | Wood | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) south-east |
| Wroughton Covert | Wood | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) south |
| Toot Hill | Hill | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) south-west |
| Peatmoor Lagoon | Lake or reservoir | 3.3 km (2.1 miles) north-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 9.8 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.9 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.2 | 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 | 1 | 1 |
None of the street's 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UTC Swindon | Secondary | 14–19 | 80 m | Requires improvement (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Robert Le Kyng Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 520 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| Holy Rood Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Good (May 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Even Swindon Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Ferndale Primary School & Nursery | Primary | 2–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| King William Street Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Oct 2019, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 2–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| The Commonweal School | Secondary | 11–19 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Drove Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Jul 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Lethbridge Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| Holy Cross Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Jul 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Gorse Hill Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Sep 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UTC Swindon SN1 5ET | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 90 m | 5 Very good | 18 Oct 2024 |
| Little Explorers (Swindon) Ltd SN1 5BG | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 120 m | 5 Very good | 5 Dec 2024 |
| Playsteps Day Nursery SN1 5EH | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 120 m | 5 Very good | 14 Oct 2025 |
| The Glue Pot SN1 5BP | Pub/bar/nightclub | 150 m | 5 Very good | 25 May 2024 |
| Swindon Young Musicians Cafe SN1 5BJ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 180 m | 5 Very good | 22 Jun 2024 |
| Park Off Licence SN1 5DH | Retailers - other | 180 m | 5 Very good | 24 Aug 2026 |
| Asafo Market SN1 5AR | Retailers - other | 230 m | 1 Major improvement necessary | 22 Jul 2025 |
| Pizza Go Go SN1 5AR | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 260 m | 5 Very good | 30 Jan 2025 |
| Darkroom Espresso SN1 5AR | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 260 m | 5 Very good | 9 Jan 2025 |
| Railway Village Convenience Shop SN1 5AR | Retailers - other | 270 m | 4 Good | 9 Oct 2023 |
| Fish To Home Limited / The Grocer's Nest SN1 5AR | Retailers - other | 270 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Chicken & Pizza Valley SN1 5AR | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 280 m | 5 Very good | 30 Jan 2025 |
| Ibis Budget Swindon & Recoupe SN1 5BX | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 300 m | 5 Very good | 11 Dec 2024 |
| Slim Chickens SN2 2DZ | Other catering premises | 300 m | 5 Very good | 10 Dec 2025 |
| The Kitchen On The Corner SN1 5AR | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 310 m | 5 Very good | 28 Sep 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 117 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 65 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 34 |
| Public order | 16 |
| Other theft | 15 |
| Burglary | 12 |
| Drugs | 12 |
| Vehicle crime | 8 |
| Other crime | 3 |
| Shoplifting | 3 |
| Robbery | 3 |
| Bicycle theft | 2 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Milton Road (70); On or near Emlyn Square (43); On or near Reading Street (38); On or near Bathampton Street (28); On or near Maxwell Street (28).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 46 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 11% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 10% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 5% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 75% | 17% |
| Private rented | 13% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 49% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 11% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 17% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 16% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 13% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 40% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 25% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 21% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 85% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 11% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 24% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 25% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 91% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 4% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 2 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 The Wyvern Tavern (pub/bar/nightclub, SN1 1BL) is no longer listed; it was rated 4 Good found 3 November 2026
- Food hygiene ratings Wyvern Tavern (pub/bar/nightclub, SN1 1BL) newly listed: Awaiting inspection found 3 November 2026
- Food hygiene ratings A1 Cash And Carry (retailers - other, SN1 5NX) now 5 Very good, was Awaiting inspection (rated 9 September 2026) found 3 November 2026
- Food hygiene ratings Swindon And Wiltshire Pride Hub/Swindon Wiltshire Pride (retailers - other, SN1 1LF) now 5 Very good, was Awaiting inspection (rated 30 October 2026) found 3 November 2026
Postcodes on this street
- SN1 5BN: 1 address of 19 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Bristol Street · Bathampton Street · Exeter Street · Faringdon Road · Emlyn Square · Taunton Street · Church Place · Station Road · London Street · Oxford Street · Reading Street · Villett 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.