Fitzroy Road Swindon
28 addresses across 3 postcodes (SN1), about 220 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 83876115.
- Sales: 39 recorded sales since 1995; in 2024 the median was £452,500 across 2 sales.
- Energy: 13 homes have an energy certificate (C: 6, D: 5, E: 2).
- Flood: 6 addresses on its postcodes are 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 D; 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 2.3 km (1.4 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Town Gardens, is about 370 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 8.1 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.6 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 109 to 117 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 28 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Old Town Surgery, about 1.2 km (0.7 miles) away, with 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 630 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 91% of households owned their home and 41% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 14 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2 | £452,500 | £390,000 | £515,000 |
| 2021 | 3 | £341,250 | £332,000 | £420,000 |
| 2018 | 1 | £335,000 | £335,000 | £335,000 |
| 2017 | 1 | £296,000 | £296,000 | £296,000 |
| 2016 | 2 | £302,500 | £300,000 | £305,000 |
| 2015 | 3 | £257,000 | £235,000 | £309,000 |
| 2011 | 3 | £235,000 | £200,000 | £285,000 |
| 2010 | 1 | £230,000 | £230,000 | £230,000 |
| 2009 | 3 | £205,000 | £174,500 | £228,000 |
| 2008 | 1 | £277,000 | £277,000 | £277,000 |
| 2007 | 1 | £225,000 | £225,000 | £225,000 |
| 2006 | 1 | £202,000 | £202,000 | £202,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Sep 2024 | 5 SN1 4DZ | Semi-detached | £515,000 | |
| 14 Jun 2024 | 6 SN1 4DU | Semi-detached | £390,000 | |
| 25 Jun 2021 | 6 SN1 4DU | Semi-detached | £341,250 | |
| 12 Mar 2021 | 1 SN1 4DZ | Semi-detached | £332,000 | |
| 19 Feb 2021 | 24 SN1 4DU | Detached | £420,000 | |
| 24 Jan 2020 | 15 SN1 4DU | Detached | £376,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 17 Dec 2018 | 2 SN1 4DU | Semi-detached | £335,000 | |
| 6 Jun 2017 | 5 SN1 4DZ | Semi-detached | £296,000 | |
| 26 Aug 2016 | 14 SN1 4DU | Semi-detached | £305,000 | |
| 22 Jan 2016 | 11 SN1 4DZ | Semi-detached | £300,000 | |
| 11 Dec 2015 | 4 SN1 4DU | Semi-detached | £257,000 | |
| 31 Jul 2015 | 8 SN1 4DU | Semi-detached | £235,000 | |
| 2 Apr 2015 | 16 SN1 4DU | Semi-detached | £309,000 | |
| 23 Aug 2011 | 14 SN1 4DU | Terraced | £200,000 | |
| 19 Aug 2011 | 25 SN1 4DU | Detached | £285,000 | |
| 21 Apr 2011 | 11 SN1 4DZ | Semi-detached | £235,000 | |
| 31 Aug 2010 | 2 SN1 4DU | Semi-detached | £230,000 | |
| 6 Oct 2009 | 6 SN1 4DU | Semi-detached | £205,000 | |
| 30 Jun 2009 | 5 SN1 4DZ | Semi-detached | £174,500 | |
| 9 Jan 2009 | 1 SN1 4DZ | Semi-detached | £228,000 | |
| 28 Mar 2008 | 18 SN1 4DU | Semi-detached | £277,000 | |
| 26 Oct 2007 | 11 SN1 4DZ | Semi-detached | £225,000 | |
| 7 Apr 2006 | 1 SN1 4DZ | Semi-detached | £202,000 | |
| 16 Sep 2005 | 3 SN1 4DZ | Semi-detached | £210,000 | |
| 25 Feb 2004 | 24 SN1 4DU | Detached | £260,000 | |
| 4 Jul 2003 | 7 SN1 4DZ | Semi-detached | £199,950 | |
| 7 Mar 2003 | 15 SN1 4DU | Detached | £238,500 | |
| 25 Nov 2002 | 16 SN1 4DU | Terraced | £212,500 | |
| 14 Jul 2000 | 28 SN1 4DU | Detached | £195,000 | |
| 31 Mar 2000 | 16 SN1 4DU | Terraced | £125,000 | |
| 24 Mar 2000 | 20 SN1 4DU | Semi-detached | £124,000 | |
| 4 Nov 1998 | 5 SN1 4DZ | Semi-detached | £86,500 | |
| 26 Aug 1998 | 7 SN1 4DZ | Semi-detached | £91,000 | |
| 11 Aug 1998 | 22 SN1 4DU | Detached | £152,000 | |
| 27 Jun 1997 | 10 SN1 4DU | Semi-detached | £95,000 | |
| 25 Oct 1996 | 15 SN1 4DU | Detached | £112,000 | |
| 4 Apr 1996 | 12 SN1 4DU | Semi-detached | £71,500 | |
| 19 May 1995 | 4 SN1 4DU | Semi-detached | £54,000 | |
| 23 Feb 1995 | 20 SN1 4DU | Semi-detached | £72,000 |
Energy performance certificates
13 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 107 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (10); House, detached (2); Bungalow, detached (1). Built: 1930-1949 (9); 1950-1966 (2); 1983-1990 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (10).
Each home's certificates and sales (6 addresses)
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 D (26% of about 1,490 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)
- Manor Garden Centre and surrounding: up to 124 homes, not permissioned (670 m (0.4 miles))
- Manor Garden Centre and surrounding: up to 124 homes, not permissioned (670 m (0.4 miles))
- Land north of Edison Road, Dorcan, permissioned (700 m (0.4 miles))
- Former Hertz Rent A Car, Hyde Road, Stratton St Margaret, Swindon: up to 19 homes, permissioned (730 m (0.5 miles))
- Former Hertz Rent A Car Site, Ermin Street, Stratton St. Margaret, Swindon: up to 19 homes, permissioned (730 m (0.5 miles))
- Sulvadene Quarry Road Old Town Swindon: up to 9 homes, permissioned (790 m (0.5 miles))
- Sulvadene, Quarry Road, Old Town, Swindon: up to 10 homes, permissioned (790 m (0.5 miles))
- Stratton Education Centre: up to 17 homes, pending decision (840 m (0.5 miles))
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
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 5 addresses are in areas at high risk, 1 at medium risk and 8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| SN1 4DU | not in 2 or 3 | 2 / 1 / 3 | unlikely |
| SN1 4DZ | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| SN1 4DJ | not in 2 or 3 | 3 / 0 / 5 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 28 addresses are between 109 m and 117 m above sea level (111 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SN1 4DJ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| SN1 4DU | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| SN1 4DZ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway station | Swindon (Wilts) 3.2 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) |
| Bus stops | 8 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 26 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Tismeads Crescent North Old Town | 180 m |
| Car parks | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Wroughton Park and Ride | 590 m (0.4 miles) |
| EV charging points | 5 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Osprey Charging Station | 580 m (0.4 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Bristol Airport BRS | 67.4 km (42 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Old Town Surgery | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 5 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Old Town Pharmacy | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 7 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Wichelstowe Dental Care | 690 m (0.4 miles) |
| Hospital | Ridgeway Hospital | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) |
| Police station | Wiltshire Police | 2 km (1.2 miles) |
| Cash machines | Premier Okus Convenience Store Cashzone | 890 m (0.6 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Town Gardens 5.1 ha | 370 m |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 4,090 m² | 370 m |
| Playing field | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.3 ha | 470 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Glenwood Close Allotments 2.2 ha | 450 m (0.3 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 5.7 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Town Gardens, Swindon, a registered park or garden (Grade II), 550 m (0.3 miles) north. 48 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Town Gardens, Swindon | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 550 m (0.3 miles) north |
| Remains of Holy Rood Church, The Lawn, Old Town | Scheduled monument | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) north-east |
| Site of watermill 290m south east of West Leaze | Scheduled monument | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) west |
| Medieval settlement and associated ridge and furrow, West Leaze | Scheduled monument | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) west |
| Queen's Park, Swindon | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) north |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Great Copse | Wood | 600 m (0.4 miles) east |
| Wroughton Covert | Wood | 820 m (0.5 miles) south |
| Bushey Copse | Wood | 1 km (0.6 miles) west |
| Ladder Hill | Hill | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) south |
| Shaftesbury Lakes | Lake or reservoir | 2.8 km (1.8 miles) east |
| Coombe Bottom | Valley | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) south |
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) | 11.5 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 27 | 28 |
1 of the street's 28 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Croft Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 450 m (0.3 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 |
| Lethbridge Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 620 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| The Commonweal School | Secondary | 11–19 | 620 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Lift East Wichel | Primary | 2–11 | 730 m (0.5 miles) | Outstanding (Dec 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| King William Street Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Good (Oct 2019, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Lawn Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Holy Rood Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Good (May 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Wroughton Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| Robert Le Kyng Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
| Lawn Manor Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Jul 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Lainesmead Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 3–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Good (May 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| The Ridgeway School & Sixth Form College | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Good (Apr 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westlecot Bowls Club SN1 4EU | Other catering premises | 240 m | 5 Very good | 24 Mar 2025 |
| Old Town Gardens Kiosk SN1 4HB | Other catering premises | 360 m | 5 Very good | 22 Jan 2026 |
| Westwood House SN1 4EY | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 360 m | 5 Very good | 12 May 2025 |
| Revolution Performing Arts Ltd (HAF At Croft School) SN3 1RA | School/college/university | 450 m (0.3 miles) | Awaiting inspection |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 9 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Homeleaze (10); On or near Croft Road (2); On or near Louviers Way (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 44 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 20% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 91% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 44% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 2% | 1% |
| Social rented | 2% | 17% |
| Private rented | 5% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 65% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 24% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 1% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 43% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 46% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 2% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 8% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 73% | 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) | 41% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 12% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 98% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 2 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 9 to 10 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
- SN1 4DU: 21 addresses of 26 in the postcode
- SN1 4DZ: 6 addresses of 7 in the postcode
- SN1 4DJ: 1 address of 28 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Ambrose Road · Wyvern Close · Linley Close · Nicholas Court · Louviers Way · Pleydell Road · Croft Road · Tismeads Crescent · Homeleaze · Wichelstok Close · Glenwood Close · Westlecot 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.