Sackville Close Swindon
32 addresses across 1 postcode (SN3), about 60 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 83876650.
- Sales: 8 recorded sales since 1995; in 2024 the median was £232,600 across 2 sales.
- 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 A; 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 1.8 km (1.1 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 120 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 10.7 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: 5 of its 32 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Kingswood Surgery, about 1.1 km (0.7 miles) away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 300 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 31% of households owned their home and 12% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 59 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2 | £232,600 | £220,000 | £245,200 |
| 2023 | 1 | £225,000 | £225,000 | £225,000 |
| 2010 | 1 | £130,000 | £130,000 | £130,000 |
| 2007 | 1 | £133,000 | £133,000 | £133,000 |
| 2000 | 2 | £56,000 | £43,000 | £69,000 |
| 1997 | 1 | £30,500 | £30,500 | £30,500 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 May 2024 | 3 SN3 3EJ | Terraced | £220,000 | |
| 16 Apr 2024 | 5 SN3 3EJ | Terraced | £245,200 | |
| 20 Nov 2023 | 13 SN3 3EJ | Terraced | £225,000 | |
| 17 Dec 2010 | 14 SN3 3EJ | Terraced | £130,000 | |
| 10 Aug 2007 | 3 SN3 3EJ | Terraced | £133,000 | |
| 24 Nov 2000 | 12 SN3 3EJ | Terraced | £43,000 | |
| 22 Sep 2000 | 3 SN3 3EJ | Terraced | £69,000 | |
| 25 Jul 1997 | 3 SN3 3EJ | Terraced | £30,500 |
Energy performance certificates
10 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 76 m². Most common: House, mid-terrace (5); House, end-terrace (3); Flat (2). Built: 1950-1966 (8); 1983-1990 (1); 1967-1975 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (5); rented (social) (3).
Each home's certificates and sales (5 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 A (60% of about 530 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 203 Shrivenham Road, Swindon SN1 2PU, permissioned (570 m (0.4 miles))
- Land At 203 Shrivenham Road, Swindon: up to 9 homes, permissioned (580 m (0.4 miles))
- 98 Redcliffe Street, Swindon, SN2 2BZ: up to 6 homes, permissioned (580 m (0.4 miles))
- Ex- Oakfield University Campus, not permissioned (650 m (0.4 miles))
- Unit 4 Hunts Rise, Swindon SN3 4TW: up to 10 homes, permissioned (720 m (0.4 miles))
- 2 Queens Drive, Swindon: up to 7 homes, permissioned (820 m (0.5 miles))
- County Ground Depot: up to 22 homes, not permissioned (1 km (0.6 miles))
- County Ground Depot: up to 22 homes, not permissioned (1 km (0.6 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 101 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SN3 3EJ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway station | Swindon (Wilts) 3.2 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| Bus stops | 10 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 36 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Fairfax Close Walcot East | 150 m |
| Car parks | Parking space on Beckhampton Street, SN1 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest InstaVolt Charging Station | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Bristol Airport BRS | 69.5 km (43 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Kingswood Surgery | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 7 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Allied Pharmacy Sussex Close | 630 m (0.4 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Whitecross Dental Care LTD | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Hospital | The Great Western Hospital | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) |
| Police station | Wiltshire Police | 2 km (1.3 miles) |
| Cash machines | 3 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Morrisons Daily - Swindon, Walcot Cashzone | 330 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 5,070 m² | 120 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Unnamed 5.6 ha | 690 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 8 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 310 m² | 190 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 5.5 ha | 700 m (0.4 miles) |
| Allotments | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Shrivenham Road Allotments 2.5 ha | 320 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 5 parks and gardens, 8.0 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Queen's Park, Swindon, a registered park or garden (Grade II), 1.4 km (0.9 miles) south-west. 2 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 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) south-west |
| Remains of Holy Rood Church, The Lawn, Old Town | Scheduled monument | 1.7 km (1 mile) south-west |
| Town Gardens, Swindon | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) south-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Ash Corner | Wood | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) north |
| Shaftesbury Lakes | Lake or reservoir | 2 km (1.2 miles) south-east |
| Bruddel Wood | Wood | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) south |
| Great Copse | Wood | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) south |
| Wanborough Marsh | Wetland | 3.8 km (2.3 miles) east |
| Green Hill | Hill | 4.3 km (2.7 miles) south-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 10.7 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.9 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.0 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; nitrogen dioxide and PM2.5 are above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 4 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 27 | 32 |
5 of the street's 32 addresses are 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountford Manor Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 270 m | Good (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Joseph's Catholic College Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–16 | 280 m | No published inspection |
| Holy Cross Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 570 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Jul 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| New College Swindon | 16 plus | 16–99 | 840 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Lainesmead Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 3–11 | 920 m (0.6 miles) | Good (May 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Drove Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 950 m (0.6 miles) | Good (Jul 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Goddard Park Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Lawn Manor Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Jul 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Holy Family Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 2–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 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 |
| Gorse Hill Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Sep 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Nythe Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.3 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 |
| Colebrook Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caterlink Ltd (c/o Mountford Manor Primary School) SN3 3EZ | School/college/university | 170 m | 5 Very good | 15 Sep 2026 |
| St Joseph's Catholic College SN3 3LR | School/college/university | 280 m | 5 Very good | 10 Oct 2024 |
| Morrison's Daily SN3 3HQ | Retailers - other | 350 m | 5 Very good | 15 Sep 2026 |
| Andy's Kebabs And Fish And Chips SN3 3HQ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 360 m | 5 Very good | 23 Mar 2026 |
| Jesters SN3 3JD | Pub/bar/nightclub | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 30 Sep 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 26 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 15 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 |
| Other theft | 5 |
| Public order | 4 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Shirley Close (14); On or near Markham Close (11); On or near Fairfax Close (8); On or near Sackville Close (7); On or near Drake'S Way (5).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 21% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 15% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 31% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 17% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 60% | 17% |
| Private rented | 9% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 50% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 13% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 17% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 7% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 6% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 56% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 9% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 25% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 86% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 9% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 12% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 35% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 2% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 88% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 1 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
- SN3 3EJ: 32 addresses
Nearby streets
Hamilton Close · Fairfax Close · Bothwell Road · Drakes Meadow · Drake's Way · Markham Close · Shirley Close · Penny Lane · Huntley Close · Raleigh Avenue · Harrington Walk · Douglas Road
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.