Foxbridge Swindon
36 addresses across 2 postcodes (SN3), about 140 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 83875147.
- Sales: 22 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £315,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 13 homes have an energy certificate (C: 3, D: 7, E: 3).
- 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 3.9 km (2.4 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 90 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 8.9 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.9 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 97 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 36 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Eldene Surgery, about 1.1 km (0.7 miles) away.
- People: About 300 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 88% of households owned their home and 20% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | £315,000 | £315,000 | £315,000 |
| 2018 | 1 | £242,000 | £242,000 | £242,000 |
| 2015 | 1 | £210,000 | £210,000 | £210,000 |
| 2014 | 1 | £165,000 | £165,000 | £165,000 |
| 2012 | 1 | £145,000 | £145,000 | £145,000 |
| 2010 | 1 | £165,000 | £165,000 | £165,000 |
| 2006 | 1 | £171,000 | £171,000 | £171,000 |
| 2005 | 1 | £176,000 | £176,000 | £176,000 |
| 2004 | 1 | £156,000 | £156,000 | £156,000 |
| 2002 | 3 | £120,000 | £105,000 | £124,000 |
| 1999 | 1 | £92,500 | £92,500 | £92,500 |
| 1996 | 3 | £58,500 | £53,000 | £59,995 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Mar 2025 | 26 SN3 5BW | Semi-detached | £315,000 | |
| 28 Mar 2019 | 39 SN3 5BP | Terraced | £210,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 19 Oct 2018 | 2 SN3 5BW | Semi-detached | £242,000 | |
| 14 Aug 2015 | 6 SN3 5BW | Semi-detached | £210,000 | |
| 11 Apr 2014 | 14 SN3 5BW | Semi-detached | £165,000 | |
| 23 Mar 2012 | 11 SN3 5BW | Semi-detached | £145,000 | |
| 21 May 2010 | 7 SN3 5BW | Semi-detached | £165,000 | |
| 13 Dec 2006 | 18 SN3 5BW | Semi-detached | £171,000 | |
| 27 Oct 2005 | 21 SN3 5BW | Semi-detached | £176,000 | |
| 23 Jul 2004 | 1 SN3 5BW | Terraced | £156,000 | |
| 15 Aug 2002 | 10 SN3 5BW | Semi-detached | £124,000 | |
| 7 Feb 2002 | 19 SN3 5BW | Semi-detached | £120,000 | |
| 25 Jan 2002 | 39 SN3 5BP | Terraced | £105,000 | |
| 15 Oct 1999 | 11 SN3 5BW | Semi-detached | £92,500 | |
| 20 Dec 1996 | 27 SN3 5BW | Semi-detached | £53,000 | |
| 15 Jul 1996 | 5 SN3 5BW | Semi-detached | £59,995 | |
| 13 May 1996 | 12 SN3 5BW | Semi-detached | £58,500 | |
| 15 Dec 1995 | 10 SN3 5BW | Semi-detached | £65,000 | |
| 1 Dec 1995 | 19 SN3 5BW | Semi-detached | £59,500 | |
| 10 Nov 1995 | 21 SN3 5BW | Semi-detached | £57,000 | |
| 30 May 1995 | 21 SN3 5BW | Semi-detached | £46,000 | |
| 19 Jan 1995 | 17 SN3 5BW | Semi-detached | £59,750 |
Energy performance certificates
13 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 79 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (11); House, mid-terrace (2). Built: 1967-1975 (8); 1950-1966 (3); 1976-1982 (2). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (10); rented (private) (1).
Each home's certificates and sales (10 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 neighbourhood around this street: most are in band C (60% of about 530 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)
- 19 Covingham Square Covingham Swindon SN3 5AA: up to 12 homes, permissioned (690 m (0.4 miles))
- Woolworths Distribution Centre, Faraday Road, Dorcan Industrial Estates, permissioned (880 m (0.5 miles))
- Former Woolworth Distribution Centre, Faraday Road, Dorcan, SN3 5HH Now known as Ignition Park, permissioned (890 m (0.6 miles))
Roadworks
Planned, as of 30 September 2026
- 19 October 2026 to 30 November 2026: SCOTTISH AND SOUTHERN POWER DISTRIBUTION (SSEPD), Disconnection or alteration of supply, some carriageway incursion, on the footway, verge (major (paa) 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 addresses are about 97 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SN3 5BP | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| SN3 5BW | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway station | Swindon (Wilts) 3.2 million journeys in 2024–25 | 3.9 km (2.4 miles) |
| Bus stops | 12 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 30 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Poltondale Covingham | 120 m |
| Car parks | Sainsbury's Stratton Car Park | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest MFG Charging Station | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Bristol Airport BRS | 71.5 km (44 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Eldene Surgery | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 2 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Covingham Pharmacy | 750 m (0.5 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Mayhew Dental | 750 m (0.5 miles) |
| Hospital | The Great Western Hospital | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) |
| Police station | Swindon Police Station | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Midcounties Co-Op Covingham Square Cashzone | 760 m (0.5 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 6 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.2 ha | 90 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Unnamed 31 ha | 510 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,610 m² | 390 m |
| Playing field | Unnamed 6,780 m² | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Allotments | Dawlish Road Allotments 3,790 m² | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 6 parks and gardens, 41 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Site of Roman town, W of Wanborough House, a scheduled monument, 570 m (0.4 miles) north-east. 1 listed building is within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Site of Roman town, W of Wanborough House | Scheduled monument | 570 m (0.4 miles) north-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Shaftesbury Lakes | Lake or reservoir | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) south-west |
| Wanborough Marsh | Wetland | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) south-east |
| Ash Corner | Wood | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) north-west |
| Day House Copse | Wood | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) south |
| Acorn Wood | Wood | 3.3 km (2.1 miles) north-east |
| Green Hill | Hill | 3.8 km (2.3 miles) south |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 8.9 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.9 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.4 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 35 | 36 |
1 of the street's 36 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Covingham Park Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 370 m | No published inspection |
| The Dorcan Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 530 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Jul 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Nythe Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 830 m (0.5 miles) | 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 |
| Holy Family Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 2–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | 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 |
| Colebrook Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Colebrook Infant Academy | Primary | 5–7 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Eldene Nursery and Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Mar 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Goddard Park Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Oaktree Nursery and Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Covingham Kingfisher Pre-School SN3 5BY | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 210 m | 5 Very good | 8 Jun 2026 |
| Covingham Mini Market SN3 5BY | Retailers - other | 230 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 12 Feb 2025 |
| Sodexo (c/o Patheon UK Ltd) SN3 5BZ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 350 m | 5 Very good | 18 May 2026 |
| Covingham Park Primary School (AiP) SN3 5BD | School/college/university | 420 m (0.3 miles) | Awaiting inspection |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 6 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Drugs | 2 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Parking Area (4); On or near Lovell Close (4); On or near Foxbridge (3); On or near St Andrews Green (2); On or near Robinsgreen (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 54 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 11% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 31% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 88% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 56% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 2% | 17% |
| Private rented | 10% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 57% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 1% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 34% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 32% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 57% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 2% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 7% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 75% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 12% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 20% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 21% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 11% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 96% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 9 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
Nearby streets
Poltondale · Fitzmaurice Close · Polton Dale · Kingfisher Drive · Lovell Close · Robinsgreen · St Katherine Green · Dobbin Close · Gibbs Close · Dovetrees · Blackbird Close · Cole Close
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.