Manor Close Broad Blunsdon, Swindon
6 addresses across 2 postcodes (SN26), about 30 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 83875077.
- Sales: 7 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £705,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 2 homes have an energy certificate (C: 1, D: 1).
- 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 92% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Swindon (Wilts), about 5.6 km (3.5 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 60 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 7.2 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.5 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 130 to 133 m above sea level.
- Noise: 2 of its 6 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Abbey Meads Medical Pract, about 2.1 km (1.3 miles) away.
- People: About 310 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 85% of households owned their home and 34% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 18 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 | £705,000 | £705,000 | £705,000 |
| 2016 | 1 | £350,000 | £350,000 | £350,000 |
| 2014 | 1 | £330,000 | £330,000 | £330,000 |
| 2005 | 1 | £300,000 | £300,000 | £300,000 |
| 2002 | 1 | £220,000 | £220,000 | £220,000 |
| 2001 | 1 | £250,000 | £250,000 | £250,000 |
| 1997 | 1 | £103,500 | £103,500 | £103,500 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Sep 2025 | 4 SN26 7BD | Detached | £705,000 | |
| 13 Dec 2016 | 3 SN26 7BD | Detached | £350,000 | |
| 20 Jun 2014 | 4 SN26 7BD | Detached | £330,000 | |
| 30 Nov 2005 | 2 SN26 7BD | Detached | £300,000 | |
| 29 Jan 2002 | 5 SN26 7BD | Detached | £220,000 | |
| 5 Nov 2001 | 2 SN26 7BD | Detached | £250,000 | |
| 9 Jul 1997 | 4 SN26 7BD | Detached | £103,500 |
Energy performance certificates
2 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 169 m². Most common: House, detached (2). Built: 1967-1975 (1); 1976-1982 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (1).
Each home's certificates and sales (1 address)
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 (27% of about 640 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: 2.
- 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
- MANOR HOUSE, grade II*
- KING TOMB IN ST LEONARD'S CHURCHYARD, grade II
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Land At Marlborough Park, Swindon: up to 91 homes, permissioned (530 m (0.3 miles))
Roadworks
Finished in the last three months
- 8 October 2026: BT, Utility repair and maintenance works, some carriageway incursion, on the footway (minor 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 6 addresses are between 130 m and 133 m above sea level (131 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SN26 7BD | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| SN26 7DG | 100% | 92% | 92% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway station | Swindon (Wilts) 3.2 million journeys in 2024–25 | 5.6 km (3.5 miles) |
| Bus stops | 8 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 17 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Sams Lane Bottom Broad Blunsdon | 130 m |
| Car parks | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest New Parking Solutions | 270 m |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest evyve Charging Station | 790 m (0.5 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Bristol Airport BRS | 69.9 km (43 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Abbey Meads Medical Pract | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | Cohens Chemist | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | Seven Fields Dental Health Centre LTD | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) |
| Hospital | The Great Western Hospital | 9.3 km (5.8 miles) |
| Police station | Swindon Police Station | 5.6 km (3.5 miles) |
| Cash machines | MFG - Penhill Cashzone | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.5 ha | 60 m |
| Play area | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 540 m² | 210 m |
| Playing field | Unnamed 2.3 ha | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 2,920 m² | 920 m (0.6 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 2.5 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Manor House, a listed building (Grade II*), 40 m. 24 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 2 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Manor House | Listed building, Grade II* | 40 m |
| Church of St Leonard | Listed building, Grade II* | 40 m |
| Hillfort and lynchets on Castle Hill | Scheduled monument | 610 m (0.4 miles) north-east |
| Roman rural sanctuary on Groundwell Ridge, east of Lady Lane | Scheduled monument | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) south-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Castle Hill | Hill | 560 m (0.3 miles) north-east |
| Stubb's Hill | Hill | 730 m (0.5 miles) east |
| Newmeadow Copse | Wood | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) east |
| Ash Covert | Wood | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) east |
| Blunsdonhill Copse | Wood | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) west |
| Owls' Copse | Wood | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 7.2 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.5 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.7 | 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 | 2 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 4 | 6 |
2 of the street's 6 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 Swindon: see them on the Swindon page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Leonard's Church of England Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 290 m | Good (Jul 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Abbey Farm Educate Together Primary | Primary | 3–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No overall grade (May 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Abbey Meads Community Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Good (May 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blunsdon Pre-School Ltd SN26 7AR | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 220 m | 5 Very good | 17 Mar 2026 |
| Blunsdon Community Shop & Cafe SN26 7DA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 250 m | 5 Very good | 15 Aug 2025 |
| The Heart In Hand SN26 7AG | Pub/bar/nightclub | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 10 Mar 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 8 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Drugs | 2 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Holdcroft Close (4); On or near Berton Close (3); On or near Linley Road (3); On or near Churchill Avenue (3); On or near Akers Court (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 49 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 19% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 85% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 48% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 10% | 17% |
| Private rented | 6% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 59% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 3% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 29% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 44% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 50% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 0% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 5% | 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) | 34% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 12% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 100% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 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
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
Akers Court · Sams Lane · Churchway · Berton Close · Malthouse Close · Churchill Avenue · Linley Road · Lonsdale Close · Holdcroft Close · Lang Mews · Jenkins Close · Aki Court
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.