Nuthatch Close Swindon
9 addresses across 2 postcodes (SN3), about 30 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 83875323.
- Sales: 23 recorded sales since 1995; in 2026 the median was £232,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 5 homes have an energy certificate (C: 3, D: 2).
- 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 4.2 km (2.6 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 9.7 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 Eldene Surgery, about 900 m (0.6 miles) away.
- People: About 270 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 83% of households owned their home and 29% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | £232,000 | £232,000 | £232,000 |
| 2023 | 1 | £180,000 | £180,000 | £180,000 |
| 2019 | 1 | £148,000 | £148,000 | £148,000 |
| 2018 | 1 | £227,500 | £227,500 | £227,500 |
| 2017 | 1 | £137,000 | £137,000 | £137,000 |
| 2014 | 1 | £185,500 | £185,500 | £185,500 |
| 2012 | 1 | £97,500 | £97,500 | £97,500 |
| 2011 | 1 | £97,500 | £97,500 | £97,500 |
| 2008 | 1 | £124,000 | £124,000 | £124,000 |
| 2006 | 1 | £127,500 | £127,500 | £127,500 |
| 2004 | 1 | £120,000 | £120,000 | £120,000 |
| 2003 | 2 | £137,000 | £114,000 | £160,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Apr 2026 | 6 SN3 5LD | Semi-detached | £232,000 | |
| 11 Aug 2023 | 3 SN3 5LB | Semi-detached | £180,000 | |
| 3 May 2019 | 3 SN3 5LB | Semi-detached | £148,000 | |
| 13 Aug 2018 | 7 SN3 5LB | Detached | £227,500 | |
| 28 Apr 2017 | 1 SN3 5LB | Semi-detached | £137,000 | |
| 27 Jun 2014 | 7 SN3 5LB | Detached | £185,500 | |
| 29 Oct 2012 | 3 SN3 5LB | Semi-detached | £97,500 | |
| 17 Jun 2011 | 3 SN3 5LB | Semi-detached | £97,500 | |
| 29 Feb 2008 | 3 SN3 5LB | Semi-detached | £124,000 | |
| 5 May 2006 | 5 SN3 5LB | Semi-detached | £127,500 | |
| 26 Mar 2004 | 5 SN3 5LB | Semi-detached | £120,000 | |
| 5 Dec 2003 | 7 SN3 5LB | Detached | £160,000 | |
| 14 Nov 2003 | 6 SN3 5LD | Semi-detached | £114,000 | |
| 31 May 2002 | 1 SN3 5LB | Semi-detached | £80,000 | |
| 2 Nov 2001 | 6 SN3 5LD | Semi-detached | £95,000 | |
| 5 Jan 2001 | 7 SN3 5LB | Detached | £111,000 | |
| 2 Oct 2000 | 1 SN3 5LB | Semi-detached | £68,000 | |
| 6 Aug 1999 | 2 SN3 5LD | Detached | £84,950 | |
| 8 Jan 1999 | 3 SN3 5LB | Semi-detached | £45,995 | |
| 10 Oct 1997 | 6 SN3 5LD | Semi-detached | £51,000 | |
| 8 Nov 1996 | 5 SN3 5LB | Semi-detached | £45,250 | |
| 29 Oct 1996 | 2 SN3 5LD | Detached | £64,950 | |
| 23 Sep 1996 | 1 SN3 5LB | Semi-detached | £39,500 |
Energy performance certificates
5 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 51 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (3); House, enclosed end-terrace (1); House, detached (1). Built: 1991-1995 (4); 1996-2002 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (2); rented (social) (1); rented (private) (1).
Each home's certificates and sales (2 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 (36% of about 670 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)
- Woolworths Distribution Centre, Faraday Road, Dorcan Industrial Estates, permissioned (260 m)
- Former Woolworth Distribution Centre, Faraday Road, Dorcan, SN3 5HH Now known as Ignition Park, permissioned (270 m)
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 7 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: of the 7 homes the Environment Agency counts, 0 are in areas at high risk, 0 medium, 7 low and 0 very low.
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: at least one postcode centre is in flood zone 2. Zone 2 is between 0.1% and 1% a year from rivers (0.1% and 0.5% from the sea), ignoring defences.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| SN3 5LB | zone 2 | 0 / 0 / 4 | unlikely |
| SN3 5LD | zone 2 | 0 / 0 / 3 | unlikely |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SN3 5LB | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| SN3 5LD | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway station | Swindon (Wilts) 3.2 million journeys in 2024–25 | 4.2 km (2.6 miles) |
| Bus stops | 5 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 25 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Faraday Park Dorcan | 180 m |
| Car parks | Holiday Inn Swindon Car Park | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest MFG Charging Station | 620 m (0.4 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Bristol Airport BRS | 71.6 km (44 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Eldene Surgery | 900 m (0.6 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 2 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Rowlands Pharmacy | 900 m (0.6 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Swindon Dental And Implant Clinic | 450 m (0.3 miles) |
| Hospital | The Great Western Hospital | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) |
| Police station | Gablecross Police Station | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Compass Group - TE Connectivity, Faraday Road Cashzone | 570 m (0.4 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3,020 m² | 60 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Unnamed 31 ha | 540 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 100 m² | 250 m |
| Playing field | Unnamed 6,780 m² | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| Allotments | Dawlish Road Allotments 3,790 m² | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 4 parks and gardens, 34 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Site of Roman town, W of Wanborough House, a scheduled monument, 910 m (0.6 miles) north. 1 listed building is within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Site of Roman town, W of Wanborough House | Scheduled monument | 910 m (0.6 miles) north |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Wanborough Marsh | Wetland | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) south-east |
| Shaftesbury Lakes | Lake or reservoir | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) south-west |
| Day House Copse | Wood | 2.3 km (1.5 miles) south |
| Coate Water | Lake or reservoir | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) south |
| Green Hill | Hill | 3.2 km (2 miles) south |
| Ash Corner | Wood | 3.3 km (2 miles) north-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 9.7 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.7 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.4 | 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 | 9 | 9 |
None of the street's 9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Dorcan Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 330 m | Good (Jul 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Covingham Park Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 910 m (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Eldene Nursery and Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 910 m (0.6 miles) | Good (Mar 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Holy Family Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 2–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No overall grade (Jul 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Nythe Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | No overall grade (Mar 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Liden Academy | Primary | 0–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Goddard Park Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Colebrook Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| Colebrook Infant Academy | Primary | 5–7 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| Oaktree Nursery and Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TNS Catering Ltd C/o Quvara Medical | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 260 m | 5 Very good | 27 Mar 2026 |
| Sempio Foods Company Sucursal En Espana SN3 5FB | Distributors/Transporters | 270 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Cocoa Amour Ltd SN3 5HY | Manufacturers/packers | 330 m | Exempt | |
| Aspens Services Ltd (c/o Dorcan Academy) SN3 5DA | School/college/university | 330 m | 5 Very good | 17 Apr 2026 |
| Wiltshire Darts House Ltd | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 420 m (0.3 miles) | Awaiting inspection | |
| The Avalon Centre SN3 3RT | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 10 Dec 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 6 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 |
| Drugs | 2 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Public order | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Firecrest View (7); On or near Bullfinch Close (2); On or near Moorhen Close (2); On or near Avocet Close (2); On or near Nuthatch Close (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 16% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 12% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 83% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 30% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 0% | 17% |
| Private rented | 17% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 76% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 2% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 12% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 40% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 50% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 9% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 79% | 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) | 29% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 8% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 95% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 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
Pheasant Close · Owl Close · Moorhen Close · Mallard Close · Hawfinch Close · Bullfinch Close · Avocet Close · Faraday Road · Firecrest View · Murdock Road · Faraday Paek · Pinnegar Way
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.