Forge Fields Lydiard Millicent, Wiltshire
25 addresses across 1 postcode (SN5), about 140 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 28600266.
- Sales: 25 recorded sales since 1995; in 2024 the median was £555,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 7 homes have an energy certificate (C: 3, D: 4).
- 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 E; Band D in Wiltshire costs £2,572 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 0% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Swindon (Wilts), about 5.4 km (3.3 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Lydiard Country Park, is about 450 m (0.3 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 5.7 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.2 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 116 to 119 m above sea level.
- Noise: 3 of its 25 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Ridge Green Medical Practice, about 1.9 km (1.2 miles) away.
- People: About 360 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 91% of households owned their home and 40% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 4 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 | 1 | £555,000 | £555,000 | £555,000 |
| 2023 | 1 | £495,000 | £495,000 | £495,000 |
| 2020 | 3 | £410,000 | £370,000 | £421,000 |
| 2016 | 1 | £385,000 | £385,000 | £385,000 |
| 2014 | 1 | £376,500 | £376,500 | £376,500 |
| 2008 | 1 | £235,000 | £235,000 | £235,000 |
| 2006 | 1 | £270,000 | £270,000 | £270,000 |
| 2005 | 2 | £268,500 | £267,000 | £270,000 |
| 2004 | 2 | £262,500 | £250,000 | £275,000 |
| 2002 | 2 | £233,975 | £228,000 | £239,950 |
| 2001 | 2 | £190,250 | £186,500 | £194,000 |
| 2000 | 1 | £159,950 | £159,950 | £159,950 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Aug 2024 | 7 SN5 3WS | Detached | £555,000 | |
| 19 Oct 2023 | 3 SN5 3WS | Detached | £495,000 | |
| 26 Nov 2020 | 23 SN5 3WS | Detached | £421,000 | |
| 11 Sep 2020 | 2 SN5 3WS | Detached | £370,000 | |
| 5 Aug 2020 | 7 SN5 3WS | Detached | £410,000 | |
| 30 Sep 2016 | 3 SN5 3WS | Detached | £385,000 | |
| 2 Jul 2014 | 11 SN5 3WS | Detached | £376,500 | |
| 18 Jun 2008 | 5 SN5 3WS | Detached | £235,000 | |
| 26 Apr 2006 | 14 SN5 3WS | Detached | £270,000 | |
| 31 Aug 2005 | 22 SN5 3WS | Detached | £270,000 | |
| 19 Jul 2005 | 21 SN5 3WS | Detached | £267,000 | |
| 17 Dec 2004 | 21 SN5 3WS | Detached | £275,000 | |
| 6 Aug 2004 | 8 SN5 3WS | Detached | £250,000 | |
| 19 Jul 2002 | 19 SN5 3WS | Detached | £228,000 | |
| 8 Mar 2002 | 1 SN5 3WS | Detached | £239,950 | |
| 30 Aug 2001 | 22 SN5 3WS | Detached | £194,000 | |
| 30 Mar 2001 | 19 SN5 3WS | Detached | £186,500 | |
| 6 Dec 2000 | 12 SN5 3WS | Detached | £159,950 | |
| 26 Aug 1999 | 19 SN5 3WS | Detached | £140,000 | |
| 23 Jul 1999 | 21 SN5 3WS | Detached | £138,000 | |
| 25 Jun 1999 | 8 SN5 3WS | Detached | £130,000 | |
| 30 Apr 1999 | 5 SN5 3WS | Detached | £127,500 | |
| 12 Feb 1998 | 14 SN5 3WS | Detached | £125,000 | |
| 25 Nov 1997 | 7 SN5 3WS | Detached | £137,250 | |
| 10 May 1996 | 19 SN5 3WS | Detached | £111,500 |
Energy performance certificates
7 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 119 m². Most common: House, detached (7). Built: 1991-1995 (5); 1996-2002 (2). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (6); rented (private) (1).
Each home's certificates and sales (2 addresses)
Council tax
What each band costs in Wiltshire in 2026-27: Band D £2,572 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,715 | £2,000 | £2,286 | £2,572 | £3,143 | £3,715 | £4,286 | £5,144 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band E (32% of about 590 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.
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 25 addresses are between 116 m and 119 m above sea level (117 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SN5 3WS | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway station | Swindon (Wilts) 3.2 million journeys in 2024–25 | 5.4 km (3.3 miles) |
| Bus stops | 7 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 13 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Forge Fields Lydiard Millicent | 50 m |
| Car parks | Asda Swindon Car Park | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) |
| EV charging points | Ionity Swindon VH | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Bristol Airport BRS | 62.9 km (39 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Ridge Green Medical Practice | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| Pharmacies | Hearts Pharmacy Shaw | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| NHS dentists | Shaw Village Dental | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| Hospital | Ridgeway Hospital | 7.3 km (4.5 miles) |
| Police station | Wiltshire Police | 3.8 km (2.4 miles) |
| Cash machines | Midcounties Co-Op Roughmoor, Unit 2 Swinley Drive, Peatmoor Cashzone | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Lydiard Country Park 108 ha | 450 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 320 m² | 530 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3.1 ha | 420 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 4,960 m² | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 108 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of All Saints, a listed building (Grade II*), 410 m (0.3 miles) north-west. 16 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Church of All Saints | Listed building, Grade II* | 410 m (0.3 miles) north-west |
| Lydiard Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 880 m (0.5 miles) south |
| Medieval cross in St Mary's churchyard | Scheduled monument | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) north |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Alder Plantation | Wood | 500 m (0.3 miles) south-west |
| Ash Plantation | Wood | 670 m (0.4 miles) south |
| Keycroft Copse | Wood | 720 m (0.4 miles) north |
| Park Copse | Wood | 1 km (0.6 miles) south-west |
| Peatmoor Lagoon | Lake or reservoir | 2 km (1.3 miles) east |
| Paven Hill | Hill | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) north-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 5.7 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.2 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 9.9 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 3 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 22 | 25 |
3 of the street's 25 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 Wiltshire: see them on the Wiltshire page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lydiard Millicent CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 580 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Tregoze Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Report card (Jan 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Lydiard Park Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
| Brook Field Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
| Bradon Forest School | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Feb 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Mary's Church of England Primary School & Nursery, Purton | Primary | 2–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Sun Inn SN5 3LU | Pub/bar/nightclub | 100 m | 5 Very good | 14 Feb 2023 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near The Street (1); On or near Park View Drive (1); On or near Chestnut Springs (1); On or near Cherry Brier Close (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 57 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 9% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 32% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 91% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 54% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 0% | 17% |
| Private rented | 9% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 55% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 3% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 37% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 0% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 48% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 48% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | under 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 3% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 71% | 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) | 40% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 14% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 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
- SN5 3WS: 25 addresses
Nearby streets
Park View Drive · Walnut Tree Gardens · The Close · Cherry Brier Close · The Street · The Mews · The Orchard · Park Lane · Bury Fields · Chestnut Springs · Church Place
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.