Redposts Drive Swindon
1 address across 1 postcode (SN5), about 640 m (0.4 miles) long, classed as a local road. USRN 40200245.
- 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 2.1 km (1.3 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 170 m away, and Mayenden Park (1.7 hectares) is about 740 m (0.5 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 7.6 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.5 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 96 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 1 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Old Town Surgery, about 760 m (0.5 miles) away, with 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 310 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 86% of households owned their home and 36% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 35 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
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 (41% of about 710 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)
- Manor Farm, 47 Queens Road, Hannington: up to 8 homes, permissioned (1 km (0.6 miles))
- Manor Farm, Hannington: up to 8 homes, permissioned (1 km (0.6 miles))
Roadworks
Finished in the last three months
- 14 September 2026 to 16 September 2026: SCOTTISH AND SOUTHERN POWER DISTRIBUTION (SSEPD), Remedial works, lane closure, on the carriageway (minor works)
- 31 July 2026 to 10 August 2026: SCOTTISH AND SOUTHERN POWER DISTRIBUTION (SSEPD), New service connection, lane closure, on the carriageway (standard 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 is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's address is about 96 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SN5 8WG | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway station | Swindon (Wilts) 3.2 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
| Bus stops | 3 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 17 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Runner Rushy Platt | 360 m |
| Car parks | Bristol St Parking | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| EV charging points | 15 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Connected Kerb Charging Stations | 510 m (0.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Bristol Airport BRS | 66 km (41 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Old Town Surgery | 760 m (0.5 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 5 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Okus Pharmacy & Health Clinic | 760 m (0.5 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Park Lane (Dental Surgery) | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Hospital | Ridgeway Hospital | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) |
| Police station | Wiltshire Police | 1.7 km (1 mile) |
| Cash machines | Premier Okus Convenience Store Cashzone | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 9,490 m² | 170 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Mayenden Park 1.7 ha | 740 m (0.5 miles) |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 290 m² | 200 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 4.3 ha | 340 m |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Rushey Platt Allotments 1.5 ha | 220 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 4.0 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Bowl barrow 210m north east of Rushy Platt Farm, a scheduled monument, 150 m east. 1 listed building is within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Bowl barrow 210m north east of Rushy Platt Farm | Scheduled monument | 150 m east |
| Medieval settlement and associated ridge and furrow, West Leaze | Scheduled monument | 810 m (0.5 miles) south |
| Site of watermill 290m south east of West Leaze | Scheduled monument | 1 km (0.6 miles) south-east |
| Town Gardens, Swindon | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) east |
| Queen's Park, Swindon | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Bushey Copse | Wood | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) south-east |
| Toot Hill | Hill | 1.5 km (1 mile) west |
| The Brake | Wood | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) south-west |
| Nuttery Copse | Wood | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) south-west |
| Peatmoor Lagoon | Lake or reservoir | 3.2 km (2 miles) north-west |
| Markham Bottom | Valley | 4.3 km (2.7 miles) south |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 7.6 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.5 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.0 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 70 to 74 | 1 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 0 | 1 |
| Under 55 | 0 | 0 |
1 of the street's 1 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, and 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Deanery CofE Academy Anglican/Church of England | Secondary | 11–18 | 750 m (0.5 miles) | Inadequate (Sep 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Kingfisher CE Academy Church of England/Christian | Primary | 2–11 | 820 m (0.5 miles) | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Robert Le Kyng Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 880 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Lift Hazelwood | Primary | 2–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| UTC Swindon | Secondary | 14–19 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Requires improvement (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| The Commonweal School | Secondary | 11–19 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Lift East Wichel | Primary | 2–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Outstanding (Dec 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Even Swindon Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| Westlea Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Good (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Oliver Tomkins Church of England Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Report card (Jan 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Needs attention; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Oliver Tomkins Church of England Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 3–7 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
| King William Street Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Good (Oct 2019, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delight Kebabs (Trades Hibberds Yard, Rushey Platt) SN5 8WQ | Mobile caterer | 60 m | 4 Good | 18 Mar 2025 |
| Flip Burger Swindon SN5 8WQ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 100 m | 5 Very good | 22 Jan 2025 |
| Yunus Food Services Ltd SN5 8WQ | Retailers - other | 120 m | 5 Very good | 10 Sep 2026 |
| Cafe Maxx SN5 8WA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 5 Oct 2026 |
| TK Maxx SN5 8WA | Retailers - other | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 14 Mar 2023 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 12 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 |
| Other theft | 4 |
| Burglary | 3 |
| Vehicle crime | 3 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Shoplifting | 2 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Redbridge Close (15); On or near Rhine Close (10); On or near Ludgershall Road (6); On or near Sword Gardens (2); On or near Tidworth Close (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 44 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 14% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 16% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 86% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 39% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 0% | 17% |
| Private rented | 13% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 65% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 8% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 21% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 0% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 41% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 44% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 4% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 9% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 81% | 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) | 36% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 12% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 89% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 4% | 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
- SN5 8WG: 1 address of 7 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Ludgershall Road · Tidworth Close · Redbridge Close · Caen View · Gold View · Rhine Close · Utah Close · Sword Gardens · Fry Close · Juno Way · Dartmoor Close · Fullerton Walk
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.