Melbourne Close Swindon
16 addresses across 2 postcodes (SN3), about 100 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 83876423.
- Sales: 18 recorded sales since 1995; in 2026 the median was £295,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 10 homes have an energy certificate (C: 4, D: 6).
- 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 2.8 km (1.7 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 410 m (0.3 miles) away, and Coate Water Country Park (94 hectares) is about 420 m (0.3 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 8.0 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.6 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 111 to 113 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 The Lawn Medical Centre, about 360 m away, with 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 290 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 88% of households owned their home and 33% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 68 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | £295,000 | £295,000 | £295,000 |
| 2025 | 3 | £297,500 | £285,000 | £297,500 |
| 2021 | 3 | £255,000 | £212,000 | £288,750 |
| 2020 | 1 | £200,000 | £200,000 | £200,000 |
| 2017 | 1 | £234,000 | £234,000 | £234,000 |
| 2016 | 1 | £200,000 | £200,000 | £200,000 |
| 2013 | 1 | £170,000 | £170,000 | £170,000 |
| 2008 | 1 | £170,000 | £170,000 | £170,000 |
| 2007 | 1 | £189,000 | £189,000 | £189,000 |
| 2005 | 2 | £146,500 | £142,000 | £151,000 |
| 2002 | 1 | £129,000 | £129,000 | £129,000 |
| 1997 | 1 | £66,000 | £66,000 | £66,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Feb 2026 | 3 SN3 1JB | Terraced | £295,000 | |
| 29 Jul 2025 | 2 SN3 1JB | Semi-detached | £297,500 | |
| 29 Jul 2025 | 8 SN3 1JB | Terraced | £285,000 | |
| 14 Feb 2025 | 2 SN3 1JB | Semi-detached | £297,500 | |
| 26 Oct 2021 | 2 SN3 1JB | Semi-detached | £212,000 | |
| 14 Jun 2021 | 3A SN3 1JB | Detached | £288,750 | |
| 1 Mar 2021 | 10 SN3 1JB | Semi-detached | £255,000 | |
| 11 Dec 2020 | 5 SN3 1JB | Semi-detached | £200,000 | |
| 22 Sep 2017 | 3 SN3 1JB | Terraced | £234,000 | |
| 22 Apr 2016 | 6 SN3 1JB | Terraced | £200,000 | |
| 24 Apr 2013 | 11 SN3 1JB | Semi-detached | £170,000 | |
| 9 Jan 2008 | 5 SN3 1JB | Semi-detached | £170,000 | |
| 2 Mar 2007 | 6 SN3 1JB | Terraced | £189,000 | |
| 11 Nov 2005 | 4 SN3 1JB | Semi-detached | £142,000 | |
| 22 Apr 2005 | 6 SN3 1JB | Terraced | £151,000 | |
| 17 May 2002 | 11 SN3 1JB | Semi-detached | £129,000 | |
| 31 Oct 1997 | 6 SN3 1JB | Terraced | £66,000 | |
| 19 Sep 1996 | 10 SN3 1JB | Semi-detached | £59,000 |
Energy performance certificates
10 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 90 m². Most common: House, mid-terrace (6); Bungalow, semi-detached (2); Bungalow, detached (1). Built: 1950-1966 (7); 1967-1975 (2); 1996-2002 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (8).
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 neighbourhood around this street: most are in band C (36% of about 980 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)
- 119 - 129 Cranmore Avenue, Park South, Swindon SN3 2EW, permissioned (340 m)
- Former Green Baize Site Horsham Road Park South Swindon SN3 2LU: up to 9 homes, permissioned (700 m (0.4 miles))
- 99-100 Victoria RoadOld TownSwindonSN1 3BE: up to 31 homes, permissioned (880 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 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 on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 16 addresses are between 111 m and 113 m above sea level (113 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SN3 1HZ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| SN3 1JB | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway station | Swindon (Wilts) 3.2 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) |
| Bus stops | 7 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 33 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Berrington Road Lawn | 140 m |
| Car parks | Holiday Inn Swindon Car Park | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| EV charging points | 4 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Be.EV Charging Station | 260 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Bristol Airport BRS | 69.2 km (43 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest The Lawn Medical Centre | 360 m |
| Pharmacies | 5 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Lawn Pharmacy | 250 m |
| NHS dentists | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Priory Road Dental Practice | 830 m (0.5 miles) |
| Hospital | The Great Western Hospital | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) |
| Police station | Wiltshire Police | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) |
| Cash machines | 3 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest MFG - Marlborough Road Cashzone | 440 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 6,700 m² | 410 m (0.3 miles) |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Coate Water Country Park 94 ha | 420 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 130 m² | 440 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | Unnamed 5.5 ha | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 6,260 m² | 360 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 5 parks and gardens, 162 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Remains of Holy Rood Church, The Lawn, Old Town, a scheduled monument, 1 km (0.6 miles) north-west. 3 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Remains of Holy Rood Church, The Lawn, Old Town | Scheduled monument | 1 km (0.6 miles) north-west |
| Bowl barrow 85m north east of Day House Cottages | Scheduled monument | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) south-east |
| Stone circle immediately north east of Day House, Coate | Scheduled monument | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) south-east |
| Queen's Park, Swindon | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) north-west |
| Town Gardens, Swindon | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Bruddel Wood | Wood | 750 m (0.5 miles) south-west |
| Shaftesbury Lakes | Lake or reservoir | 1 km (0.6 miles) east |
| Great Copse | Wood | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) south-west |
| Green Hill | Hill | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) south-east |
| Wanborough Marsh | Wetland | 3.3 km (2.1 miles) east |
| Coombe Bottom | Valley | 3.9 km (2.4 miles) south-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 8.0 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.6 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.8 | 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 | 16 | 16 |
None of the street's 16 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lawn Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 2–11 | 440 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| Oaktree Nursery and Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 780 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Lawn Manor Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 930 m (0.6 miles) | Good (Jul 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| New College Swindon | 16 plus | 16–99 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| The Croft Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 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 |
| Lainesmead Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) | Good (May 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Goddard Park Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Badbury Park Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Good (Jan 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Eldene Nursery and Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Good (Mar 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Lethbridge Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| Mountford Manor Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| King William Street Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Oct 2019, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| One Stop Convenience Store SN3 1JE | Retailers - other | 250 m | 5 Very good | 11 Apr 2024 |
| The Liquor Store SN3 1JE | Retailers - other | 310 m | 5 Very good | 20 May 2024 |
| Lawn Nursery & Primary School SN3 1LE | School/college/university | 310 m | 5 Very good | 28 Apr 2026 |
| Lawn Primary Wrap Around School Care SN3 1LE | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 310 m | 5 Very good | 17 Oct 2025 |
| Choice Care Group (Ridgeway House) SN3 1NN | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 380 m | 5 Very good | 22 Oct 2025 |
| Ashbury Lodge Residential Home SN3 1NW | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 10 Dec 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 34 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 12 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 |
| Public order | 6 |
| Vehicle crime | 4 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Grantley Close (36); On or near Berrington Road (15); On or near Davenham Close (8); On or near Braemar Close (6); On or near Buckingham Road (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 19% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 88% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 54% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 2% | 17% |
| Private rented | 11% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 58% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 6% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 28% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 45% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 40% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 5% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 10% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 65% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 17% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 33% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 17% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 8% | 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
Queens Drive · Guildford Avenue · Davenham Close · Arundel Close · Braemar Close · Buckingham Road · Berrington Road · Grantley Close · Thornbridge Avenue · Cambridge Close · Cleeve Lawns · Grantley 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.