Frost Close Swindon
17 addresses across 1 postcode (SN5), about 60 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 40201920.
- Energy: 13 homes have an energy certificate (B: 4, C: 9).
- 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 B; 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 2.5 km (1.5 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 100 m away, and Shaw Ridge Linear Park (26 hectares) is about 440 m (0.3 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 8.7 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.7 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 95 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 Ashington House Surgery, about 670 m (0.4 miles) away, with 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 410 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 43% of households owned their home and 24% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 70 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
13 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 68 m². Most common: Flat (9); House, mid-terrace (3); House, end-terrace (1). Built: 2007-2011 (9); 2010 (4). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (9).
Each home's certificates and sales (4 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 B (44% of about 750 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)
- The Quadrant, Stonehill Green, Swindon, permissioned (120 m)
- 44 Victoria RoadOld TownSwindonSN1 3AY: up to 5 homes, permissioned (130 m)
- Minerva House, Delta 800, Welton Road, Westlea, Swindon SN5 7XS, permissioned (410 m (0.3 miles))
- Abbeymeads Medical Practice, Elstree Way, Abbey Meads, Swindon: up to 7 homes, permissioned (410 m (0.3 miles))
- Minerva House, Delta 800, Welton Road, Westlea, Swindon SN5 7XS, permissioned (410 m (0.3 miles))
- Westlea Campus, Chelmsford Road, Eastleaze, permissioned (470 m (0.3 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
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 addresses are about 95 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SN5 7FH | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway station | Swindon (Wilts) 3.2 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) |
| Bus stops | 2 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 31 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Westlea Fire Station | 100 m |
| Car parks | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Asda Swindon Car Park | 740 m (0.5 miles) |
| EV charging points | 12 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Sainsburys Bridgemead Smart Charge | 760 m (0.5 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Bristol Airport BRS | 65.3 km (41 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Ashington House Surgery | 670 m (0.4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 6 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Ashington Way Pharmacy | 670 m (0.4 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Thomas,Huws & Associates | 730 m (0.5 miles) |
| Hospital | Ridgeway Hospital | 4.8 km (3 miles) |
| Police station | Wiltshire Police | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) |
| Cash machines | Midcounties Co-Op Roughmoor, Unit 2 Swinley Drive, Peatmoor Cashzone | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 6 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3.3 ha | 100 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Shaw Ridge Linear Park 26 ha | 440 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 6 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 270 m² | 190 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Mannington Recreation Ground 14 ha | 480 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 4,590 m² | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 6 parks and gardens, 34 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is The Spectrum Building (formerly the Renault Distribution Centre), a listed building (Grade II*), 550 m (0.3 miles) north-west. 1 listed building is within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| The Spectrum Building (formerly the Renault Distribution Centre) | Listed building, Grade II* | 550 m (0.3 miles) north-west |
| Roman pottery 140m SSW of Tewkesbury Cross | Scheduled monument | 1 km (0.6 miles) south-west |
| Bowl barrow 210m north east of Rushy Platt Farm | Scheduled monument | 1.6 km (1 mile) south-east |
| Lydiard Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Toot Hill | Hill | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) south |
| Crow Brake | Wood | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) west |
| Peatmoor Lagoon | Lake or reservoir | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) north-west |
| Peatmoor Community Woodland | Wood | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) north-west |
| Greendown Plantation | Wood | 2 km (1.2 miles) south-west |
| Quarr Plantation | Wood | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 8.7 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.7 | 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 | 17 | 17 |
None of the street's 17 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westlea Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 250 m | Good (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Shaw Ridge Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 730 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Mar 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Oliver Tomkins Church of England Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Report card (Jan 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Needs attention; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Oliver Tomkins Church of England Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 3–7 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Lift Hazelwood | Primary | 2–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Even Swindon Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Brook Field Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Tregoze Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 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 |
| Robert Le Kyng Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
| Lydiard Park Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
| UTC Swindon | Secondary | 14–19 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Requires improvement (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Millbrook Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | No overall grade (Nov 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swindon Food Collective Ltd SN5 7DG | Retailers - other | 150 m | 5 Very good | 1 Feb 2021 |
| Gateway Church Swindon SN5 7AR | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 250 m | 5 Very good | 28 Mar 2025 |
| Impact Food Group T/a Dolce @ Westlea Primary School SN5 7BT | School/college/university | 310 m | 5 Very good | 10 Oct 2025 |
| 14forty (c/o Oxford Brookes University) SN5 7XQ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 320 m | 5 Very good | 22 Oct 2026 |
| T Quality Ltd SN5 7YY | Distributors/Transporters | 330 m | 5 Very good | 20 May 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 31 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 14 |
| Other theft | 10 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 |
| Public order | 4 |
| Robbery | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Morse Gardens (17); On or near Bentham Close (12); On or near Further/Higher Educational Building (10); On or near Jenni Manners Court (8); On or near The Chesters (5).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 30 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 27% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 6% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 43% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 17% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 27% | 17% |
| Private rented | 30% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 72% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 6% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 8% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 24% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 58% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 8% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 10% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 84% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 10% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 24% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 14% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 87% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 7 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 14forty (c/o Oxford Brookes University) (restaurant/cafe/canteen, SN5 7XQ) re-inspected, still 5 Very good (rated 22 October 2026) found 3 November 2026
Postcodes on this street
- SN5 7FH: 17 addresses
Nearby streets
Dixon Way · Jenni Manners Court · Stonehill Green · Shaw Road · The Chesters · Morse Gardens · Westmead Drive · Hadleigh Close · Westmead Industrial Estate · Welton Road · Alveston Close · Bridgemead 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.