Spring Close Swindon
2 addresses across 2 postcodes (SN1), about 40 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 83876717.
- Energy: 1 homes have an energy certificate (C: 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 600 m (0.4 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 20 m away, and Queen's Park (4.6 hectares) is about 380 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 10.5 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.0 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 101 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 Whalebridge Practice, about 180 m away, with 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 460 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 11% of households owned their home and 66% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 482 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
1 home with a current certificate; median floor area 15 m². Most common: Flat (1). Built: 2007-2011 (1). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (1).
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 (33% of about 970 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)
- Falcon House, Fleming Way Car Park, Debenhams and 17 The Parade: up to 90 homes, permissioned (210 m)
- Commercial Road Car Park: up to 10 homes, not permissioned (230 m)
- Commercial Road Car Park: up to 10 homes, not permissioned (230 m)
- Site of disused retail units on Devizes Road: up to 5 homes, not permissioned (260 m)
- Site of disused retail units on Devizes Road: up to 5 homes, not permissioned (260 m)
- Sites of garages on Perrys Lane: up to 5 homes, not permissioned (270 m)
- Sites of garages on Perrys Lane: up to 5 homes, not permissioned (270 m)
- The Nursery Queens Park Community Hall, Euclid Street, Swindon SN1 2JW, 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
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 on this street 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SN1 2BF | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway station | Swindon (Wilts) 3.2 million journeys in 2024–25 | 600 m (0.4 miles) |
| Bus stops | 35 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 78 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Spring Gardens Swindon | 140 m |
| Car parks | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Parking space on Beckhampton Street, SN1 | 90 m |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Premier Inn Swindon Temple Street GeniePoint | 380 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Bristol Airport BRS | 68.1 km (42 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Whalebridge Practice | 180 m |
| Pharmacies | 10 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Swindon Health Ctre Pharmacy LTD | 180 m |
| NHS dentists | 16 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Islington Street (Dental Surgery) | 180 m |
| Hospital | Ridgeway Hospital | 4.1 km (2.5 miles) |
| Police station | Wiltshire Police | 650 m (0.4 miles) |
| Cash machines | 6 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Midcounties Co-Op Groundwell Road Cashzone | 350 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 9,790 m² | 20 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Queen's Park 4.6 ha | 380 m |
| Play area | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 790 m² | 250 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Swindon County Ground 2.7 ha | 630 m (0.4 miles) |
| Allotments | Shrivenham Road Allotments 2.5 ha | 870 m (0.5 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 4 parks and gardens, 6.0 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Queen's Park, Swindon, a registered park or garden (Grade II), 530 m (0.3 miles) south-east. 84 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 3 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Queen's Park, Swindon | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 530 m (0.3 miles) south-east |
| Health Hydro (former GWR Medical Fund Baths and Dispensary) | Listed building, Grade II* | 810 m (0.5 miles) west |
| The Mechanics' Institute | Listed building, Grade II* | 830 m (0.5 miles) west |
| Christ Church | Listed building, Grade II* | 1 km (0.6 miles) south |
| Remains of Holy Rood Church, The Lawn, Old Town | Scheduled monument | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) south-east |
| Town Gardens, Swindon | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) south |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Bruddel Wood | Wood | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) south-east |
| Great Copse | Wood | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) south |
| Ash Corner | Wood | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) north-east |
| Shaftesbury Lakes | Lake or reservoir | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) south-east |
| Toot Hill | Hill | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) west |
| Wanborough Marsh | Wetland | 4.9 km (3.1 miles) east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 10.5 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.0 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.3 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Under 55 | 2 | 2 |
None of the street's 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Rood Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 400 m (0.2 miles) | Good (May 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Drove Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 520 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Jul 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Holy Cross Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 850 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Jul 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| King William Street Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 880 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Oct 2019, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Lainesmead Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Good (May 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| UTC Swindon | Secondary | 14–19 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Requires improvement (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Joseph's Catholic College Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Lethbridge Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Gorse Hill Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Sep 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Robert Le Kyng Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Lawn Manor Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Jul 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Mountford Manor Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Booth SN1 2BF | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 60 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Popeyes SN1 2NN | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 70 m | 5 Very good | 26 Feb 2026 |
| Travelodge Swindon Central SN1 2DF | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 80 m | 5 Very good | 13 Aug 2026 |
| Meca SN1 1PR | Pub/bar/nightclub | 160 m | 4 Good | 13 Jun 2025 |
| Serco PECS SN1 2JB | Other catering premises | 170 m | Exempt | |
| Solid Ground Coffee SN1 2SG | Mobile caterer | 240 m | 5 Very good | 23 Apr 2025 |
| Cub And Cup LTD SN1 1HE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 280 m | 5 Very good | 10 Sep 2026 |
| New Spice Village Ltd SN1 2DJ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 280 m | 4 Good | 22 Oct 2025 |
| Baxterstorey (Zurich) SN1 1AP | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 280 m | 5 Very good | 9 Jan 2025 |
| County Fayre SN1 2LE | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 290 m | 4 Good | 12 Nov 2025 |
| Robert Dyas SN1 1JQ | Retailers - other | 310 m | Exempt | |
| Bangla Bazaar SN1 2DS | Retailers - other | 310 m | 5 Very good | 16 Dec 2024 |
| Redline Racing SN1 1QN | Pub/bar/nightclub | 320 m | 5 Very good | 19 Jun 2026 |
| Swindon No 1 Street Cafe SN1 1QS | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 320 m | 5 Very good | 29 Jul 2025 |
| Jenny's Kitchen SN1 2DT | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 320 m | 2 Improvement necessary | 15 Sep 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 142 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 133 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 39 |
| Public order | 36 |
| Drugs | 32 |
| Shoplifting | 24 |
| Vehicle crime | 18 |
| Other theft | 17 |
| Possession of weapons | 10 |
| Bicycle theft | 8 |
| Other crime | 7 |
| Burglary | 6 |
| Theft from the person | 6 |
| Robbery | 4 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Parking Area (139); On or near Spring Close (85); On or near Princes Street (53); On or near Gordon Gardens (45); On or near Volta Road (39).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 33 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 20% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 1% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 11% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 2% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 8% | 1% |
| Social rented | 7% | 17% |
| Private rented | 74% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 63% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 10% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 0% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 5% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 62% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 13% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 15% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 8% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 74% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 13% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 66% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 7% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | under 1% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 66% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 2% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 3 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
Spring Gardens · Beckhampton Street · Medgbury Road · Gordon Road · Volta Road · Medgbury Place · Newcastle Street · Fleming Way · Fleming Way · Gordon Gardens · Fleming Way · Fleming 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.