Napier Close Swindon
5 addresses across 1 postcode (SN2), about 130 m long, classed as a restricted local access road. USRN 83876470.
- 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 740 m (0.5 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 350 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 9.6 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.8 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 99 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 Park Lane Practice, about 890 m (0.6 miles) away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 110 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 16% of households owned their home and 56% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 19 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often anti-social behaviour.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Dec 2019 | UNIT 4 SN2 1TY | Terraced | £230,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
Energy performance certificates
No certificates found for addresses on this street.
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 (69% of about 1,390 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)
- Nythe Complex: up to 35 homes, not permissioned (320 m)
- Nythe Complex: up to 35 homes, not permissioned (320 m)
- 409 - 411 Cricklade Road, Swindon, SN2 1AQ: up to 6 homes, permissioned (410 m (0.3 miles))
- 16 Wembley Street, Rodbourne, Swindon: up to 7 homes, permissioned (440 m (0.3 miles))
- Former Milton Road Club, 25 Milton Road, Swindon SN1 5JA: up to 10 homes, not permissioned (440 m (0.3 miles))
- Former Milton Road Club, 25 Milton Road, Swindon SN1 5JA: up to 10 homes, permissioned (440 m (0.3 miles))
- 16 Wembley Street, Rodbourne, Swindon: up to 8 homes, permissioned (450 m (0.3 miles))
- Former Even Swindon Infants & Junior School, Hughes Street, Rodbourne, 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 99 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SN2 1TY | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway station | Swindon (Wilts) 3.2 million journeys in 2024–25 | 740 m (0.5 miles) |
| Bus stops | 6 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 37 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Steam Museum Even Swindon | 240 m |
| Car parks | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Bristol St Parking | 590 m (0.4 miles) |
| EV charging points | 5 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Fastned Charging Station | 670 m (0.4 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Bristol Airport BRS | 67.1 km (42 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Park Lane Practice | 890 m (0.6 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 9 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Rodbourne Pharmacy | 350 m |
| NHS dentists | 11 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 730 m (0.5 miles) |
| Hospital | Ridgeway Hospital | 4.7 km (2.9 miles) |
| Police station | Wiltshire Police | 720 m (0.4 miles) |
| Cash machines | Britannia Building Society | 840 m (0.5 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 4.0 ha | 350 m |
| Play area | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 70 m² | 210 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Park 3.9 ha | 720 m (0.4 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 4,590 m² | 780 m (0.5 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 4.0 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Chain Test House, a listed building (Grade II*), 320 m south. 91 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 5 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Chain Test House | Listed building, Grade II* | 320 m south |
| British Rail Engineering Limited Swindon Works No 13 Shop (Old L2 Shop) | Listed building, Grade II* | 430 m (0.3 miles) south-west |
| British Rail Engineering Limited: Swindon Works, No 12 Shop (V Shop), O and E Shop (32, 33 and 35 Shops) | Listed building, Grade II* | 490 m (0.3 miles) south |
| The Mechanics' Institute | Listed building, Grade II* | 660 m (0.4 miles) south-east |
| Bowl barrow 210m north east of Rushy Platt Farm | Scheduled monument | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) south |
| Queen's Park, Swindon | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) south-east |
| Town Gardens, Swindon | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) south-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Bushey Copse | Wood | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) south |
| Ash Corner | Wood | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) north-east |
| Peatmoor Lagoon | Lake or reservoir | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) west |
| Toot Hill | Hill | 3 km (1.8 miles) south-west |
| Penhill Copse | Wood | 3 km (1.9 miles) north |
| Mouldon Hill | Hill | 3 km (1.9 miles) north-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 9.6 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.8 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 0 | 2 |
| Under 55 | 5 | 3 |
2 of the street's 5 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from railways, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UTC Swindon | Secondary | 14–19 | 590 m (0.4 miles) | Requires improvement (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Even Swindon Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 660 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Ferndale Primary School & Nursery | Primary | 2–11 | 660 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 2–11 | 800 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Robert Le Kyng Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Holy Rood Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.5 km (1 mile) | Good (May 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Nova Hreod Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| Gorse Hill Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | Good (Sep 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Swindon Academy | All-through | 2–19 | 1.7 km (1.1 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 |
| Drove Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Jul 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| King William Street Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Oct 2019, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Moredon Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Good (Sep 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hop Kettle Pop Up Bar Van SN2 1DZ | Mobile caterer | 140 m | 5 Very good | 14 Mar 2025 |
| Fetch Fulfilment Ltd SN2 1DZ | Distributors/Transporters | 180 m | Exempt | |
| Baxter Storey Ltd (c/o Nationwide Distribution Centre) SN2 1EL | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 200 m | Exempt | |
| Fantasy Chicken SN2 2AG | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 320 m | 5 Very good | 28 Feb 2025 |
| KP Shai Convenience Store SN2 2AG | Retailers - other | 320 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 28 Sep 2026 |
| Curry Cottage SN2 2AG | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 330 m | 5 Very good | 28 Sep 2026 |
| Asmin Pizza & Kebab/Zeus/Fatziki SN2 2AG | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 330 m | 4 Good | 16 Mar 2026 |
| Rusty Garage Brewpub SN2 2AG | Manufacturers/packers | 330 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 25 Sep 2025 |
| Londis SN2 2AG | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 330 m | 5 Very good | 25 May 2024 |
| Heelis Staff Cafe SN2 2NA | Other catering premises | 340 m | 5 Very good | 21 Oct 2024 |
| Lalbagh Restaurant SN2 2AY | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 350 m | 5 Very good | 21 May 2026 |
| Moon Star SN2 2AY | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 350 m | 4 Good | 18 Jun 2025 |
| Happy Hub SN2 2AY | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 350 m | 5 Very good | 15 Jul 2024 |
| Rodbourne Road Post Office SN2 2AY | Retailers - other | 360 m | 5 Very good | 23 Apr 2024 |
| Sinbads Tandoori SN2 2AY | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 360 m | 5 Very good | 16 Dec 2024 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 2 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Kemble Drive (4); On or near Shopping Area (4); On or near Barnum Court (3); On or near Wedgewood Close (3); On or near Newcombe Drive (3).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 32 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 2% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 5% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 16% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 0% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 6% | 17% |
| Private rented | 77% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 86% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 3% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 0% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 39% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 37% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 3% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 7% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 17% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 78% | 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) | 56% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 11% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 2% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 83% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 3% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 6 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 G W Hunt & Son (manufacturers/packers, SN2 2AF) re-inspected, still 5 Very good (rated 13 October 2026) found 3 November 2026
Postcodes on this street
- SN2 1TY: 5 addresses
Nearby streets
Newcombe Drive · Bridgewater Close · Wedgewood Close · Barnum Court · James Watt Close · Kemble Drive · Wyndham Road · Evening Star Lane · Thomas Street · Hawkins Street · Fire Fly Avenue · Manton Street
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.