Menham Close Swindon
8 addresses across 1 postcode (SN2), about 50 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 83876429.
- Sales: 10 recorded sales since 1995; in 2023 the median was £325,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 4 homes have an energy certificate (B: 1, C: 2, 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 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 1.7 km (1.1 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 410 m (0.3 miles) away, and Penhill Park (13 hectares) is about 760 m (0.5 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 9.5 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.9 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 101 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 8 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Hawthorn Medical Centre, about 370 m away.
- People: About 320 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 75% of households owned their home and 17% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 62 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | £325,000 | £325,000 | £325,000 |
| 2021 | 1 | £250,000 | £250,000 | £250,000 |
| 2018 | 1 | £195,000 | £195,000 | £195,000 |
| 2012 | 1 | £125,000 | £125,000 | £125,000 |
| 2011 | 1 | £155,000 | £155,000 | £155,000 |
| 2007 | 1 | £137,500 | £137,500 | £137,500 |
| 2006 | 1 | £168,500 | £168,500 | £168,500 |
| 2002 | 1 | £147,500 | £147,500 | £147,500 |
| 1998 | 1 | £76,000 | £76,000 | £76,000 |
| 1996 | 1 | £69,500 | £69,500 | £69,500 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Dec 2023 | 5A SN2 1UX | Detached | £325,000 | |
| 3 Feb 2021 | 5A SN2 1UX | Detached | £250,000 | |
| 27 Jul 2018 | 3 SN2 1UX | Semi-detached | £195,000 | |
| 30 Mar 2012 | 3 SN2 1UX | Semi-detached | £125,000 | |
| 7 Dec 2011 | 2 SN2 1UX | Semi-detached | £155,000 | |
| 3 May 2007 | 4 SN2 1UX | Semi-detached | £137,500 | |
| 16 Jun 2006 | 5 SN2 1UX | Terraced | £168,500 | New build. |
| 5 Jul 2002 | 6 SN2 1UX | Detached | £147,500 | |
| 5 Jun 1998 | 2 SN2 1UX | Semi-detached | £76,000 | |
| 19 Nov 1996 | 2 SN2 1UX | Semi-detached | £69,500 |
Energy performance certificates
4 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 66 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (3); House, detached (1). Built: 1991-1995 (2); 2021 (1); 1983-1990 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (1); rented (private) (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 B (41% 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: 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)
- Land at Alresco Childcare, Newtown Lare, Bishopstone, SN6 8PW: up to 2 homes, permissioned (40 m)
- 20 Fleet Street Swindon: up to 34 homes, permissioned (380 m)
- 20 Fleet Street: up to 10 homes, not permissioned (380 m)
- Pinehurst Branch Library and lock-up garages to rear, The Circle, not permissioned (500 m (0.3 miles))
- Bangladeshi Youth And Community Centre, Gorse Hill Methodist Church, Cricklade Road, Swindon SN2 1AD, permissioned (730 m (0.5 miles))
- 18 - 24 Bridge Street & 16 - 17 Fleet Street, Swindon SN1 1BP: up to 14 homes, permissioned (750 m (0.5 miles))
- Headlands Trading Estate, Headlands Grove, Upper Stratton, Swindon SN2 7JQ, permissioned (750 m (0.5 miles))
- Petrol Filling Station, Rodbourne Road, not permissioned (890 m (0.6 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
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 1 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
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 101 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SN2 1UX | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway station | Swindon (Wilts) 3.2 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) |
| Bus stops | 6 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 41 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Poplar Avenue Pinehurst | 50 m |
| Car parks | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Clive Parade Car Park | 480 m (0.3 miles) |
| EV charging points | 3 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest bp pulse Charging Station | 490 m (0.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Bristol Airport BRS | 68.8 km (43 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Hawthorn Medical Centre | 370 m |
| Pharmacies | 4 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Swindon Pharmacy | 370 m |
| NHS dentists | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Smile Dental Care | 490 m (0.3 miles) |
| Hospital | The Great Western Hospital | 5.7 km (3.6 miles) |
| Police station | Wiltshire Police | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Turkish Shop Cashzone | 760 m (0.5 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 4.7 ha | 410 m (0.3 miles) |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Penhill Park 13 ha | 760 m (0.5 miles) |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 180 m² | 190 m |
| Playing field | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.4 ha | 460 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Kembrey Street Allotments 4,110 m² | 360 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 4 parks and gardens, 26 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Queen's Park, Swindon, a registered park or garden (Grade II), 2.5 km (1.5 miles) south. 4 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Queen's Park, Swindon | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) south |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Ash Corner | Wood | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) east |
| Penhill Copse | Wood | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) north-west |
| Stratton Wood | Wood | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) north-east |
| Great Wood | Wood | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) north-east |
| Mouldon Hill | Hill | 3.6 km (2.2 miles) west |
| Shaftesbury Lakes | Lake or reservoir | 4 km (2.5 miles) south-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 9.5 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.9 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 65 to 69 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 7 | 8 |
1 of the street's 8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swindon Academy | All-through | 2–19 | 730 m (0.5 miles) | Report card (May 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Early years: Strong standard; Post-16 provision: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Gorse Hill Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 770 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Sep 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Beechcroft Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Seven Fields Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Report card (Jul 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Ferndale Primary School & Nursery | Primary | 2–11 | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 2–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Greenmeadow Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Rodbourne Cheney Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Outstanding (Jul 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Ruskin Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Good (Sep 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Swindon Roman Catholic | Primary | 2–11 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| Kingsdown School | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Jan 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Joseph's Catholic College Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KS Convenience Store SN2 1AG | Retailers - other | 220 m | 5 Very good | 3 Sep 2024 |
| Shri Guru Nanak Gurudwara SN2 8AZ | Other catering premises | 230 m | 5 Very good | 18 Apr 2026 |
| Swindon Family Breaks SN2 1FH | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 240 m | 5 Very good | 20 Nov 2025 |
| EOTAS Swindon - Riverside College / Oakfield College SN2 1FH | School/college/university | 240 m | 5 Very good | 4 Sep 2025 |
| Kembrey Park Brewers Fayre SN2 8YS | Pub/bar/nightclub | 250 m | 5 Very good | 21 Aug 2025 |
| Shinepinehurst SN2 1RF | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 330 m | 5 Very good | 26 Mar 2025 |
| Learning Tree Pre-School (Swindon) Limited SN2 1RF | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 330 m | 5 Very good | 20 Mar 2026 |
| FoodCycle Swindon SN2 1RF | Other catering premises | 330 m | 5 Very good | 27 Feb 2025 |
| The Circle Community Cafe / Free Shop SN2 1RF | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 330 m | 5 Very good | 26 Jan 2024 |
| Kell's Kitchen SN2 1RF | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 330 m | 5 Very good | 23 Sep 2025 |
| Wonky Pizza Crew / Shinepinehurst SN2 1RF | Mobile caterer | 330 m | 5 Very good | 24 Oct 2024 |
| Little Angels SN2 1RF | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 330 m | 5 Very good | 22 Jul 2024 |
| Crowdys Hill School SN2 7HJ | School/college/university | 330 m | 5 Very good | 3 Mar 2025 |
| Hawthorn Pharmacy SN2 1AE | Retailers - other | 380 m | Exempt | |
| Pinehurst Fisheries SN2 1QR | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 3 Generally satisfactory | 8 Dec 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 29 |
| Vehicle crime | 8 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 6 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 |
| Public order | 5 |
| Bicycle theft | 3 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Wilcox Close (30); On or near Jefferies Avenue (9); On or near Menham Close (8); On or near Cadley Close (5); On or near Poplar Avenue (4).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 46 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 13% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 75% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 42% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 10% | 17% |
| Private rented | 15% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 58% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 5% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 25% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 4% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 24% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 59% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 6% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 10% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 80% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 11% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 17% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 24% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 90% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 2% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 2 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
- SN2 1UX: 8 addresses
Nearby streets
Cricklade Road · Acacia Grove · Wilcox Close · Poplar Avenue · Maple Grove · Cricklade Road · Cadley Close · Myrtle Gardens · Liddington Street · Jefferies Avenue · Ash Grove · Bedwyn 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.