Thamesdown Drive Swindon
20 addresses across 5 postcodes (SN25), about 830 m (0.5 miles) long, classed as a a road. USRN 40200953.
- Energy: 12 homes have an energy certificate (B: 1, C: 6, D: 4, E: 1).
- Flood: 16 addresses on its postcodes are in areas 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 D; 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 5.3 km (3.3 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 170 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 6.0 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.3 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 85 to 87 m above sea level.
- Noise: 8 of its 20 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is North Swindon Practice, about 2 km (1.2 miles) away.
- People: About 1,340 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 72% of households owned their home and 33% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 24 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often anti-social behaviour.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
12 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 116 m². Most common: House, detached (7); House, semi-detached (5). Built: 2003-2006 (6); 1996-2002 (3); 1991-1995 (2). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (8); rented (private) (2).
Each home's certificates and sales (8 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 neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band D (42% of about 1,920 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.
Roadworks
Planned, as of 30 September 2026
- 12 October 2026 to 22 October 2026: SWINDON BOROUGH COUNCIL, Highway improvement works, some carriageway incursion, on the footway (standard works)
Finished in the last three months
- 11 August 2026: SWINDON BOROUGH COUNCIL, Disconnection or alteration of supply, no carriageway incursion, on the footway (minor works)
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 13 addresses are in areas at high risk, 3 at medium risk and 6 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
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.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| SN25 2BY | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| SN25 2LF | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| SN25 1XG | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 1 / 1 | unlikely |
| SN25 2AF | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| SN25 2EZ | not in 2 or 3 | 13 / 2 / 5 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 20 addresses are between 85 m and 87 m above sea level (86 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SN25 1XG | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| SN25 2AF | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| SN25 2BY | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| SN25 2EZ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| SN25 2LF | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway station | Swindon (Wilts) 3.2 million journeys in 2024–25 | 5.3 km (3.3 miles) |
| Bus stops | 7 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 12 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Voyager Drive Oakhurst | 40 m |
| Car parks | Asda Swindon Haydon Car Park | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| EV charging points | MFG Charging Station | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Bristol Airport BRS | 66.4 km (41 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | North Swindon Practice | 2 km (1.2 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 1 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Taw Hill Pharmacy | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Priory Vale Dental Practice | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Hospital | Ridgeway Hospital | 9.3 km (5.8 miles) |
| Police station | Cricklade Police Station | 4.6 km (2.9 miles) |
| Cash machines | Midcounties Co-op Taw Hill, Taw Hill | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 6 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 5.2 ha | 170 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Unnamed 12 ha | 230 m |
| Play area | 6 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 500 m² | 200 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.6 ha | 130 m |
| Allotments | Grove Garden Allotments 5,870 m² | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 6 parks and gardens, 30 hectares in all.
Landmarks
1 listed building is within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Shepherd's Copse | Wood | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) north |
| Upper Widhill Copse | Wood | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) north-east |
| Mouldon Hill | Hill | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) south |
| Blunsdonhill Copse | Wood | 2.3 km (1.5 miles) north-east |
| Penhill Copse | Wood | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) south-east |
| Peatmoor Lagoon | Lake or reservoir | 3.2 km (2 miles) south |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 6.0 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.3 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.5 | 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 | 7 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 12 | 20 |
8 of the street's 20 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakhurst Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 180 m | 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 |
| Red Oaks Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 250 m | No published inspection |
| Abbey Park School | Secondary | 11–16 | 700 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Jan 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Tadpole Farm CofE Primary Academy Church of England | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Good (Jan 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Orchid Vale Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Sep 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Francis CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Mar 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Great Western Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Jan 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| William Morris Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Bridlewood Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | Report card (Nov 2025): 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 |
| Haydonleigh Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Impact Food Group T/a Dolce @ Oakhurst CP School SN25 2HY | School/college/university | 200 m | 5 Very good | 14 Apr 2026 |
| The Big Adventure Club Ltd Oakhurst Primary School SN25 2HY | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 200 m | 4 Good | 10 Apr 2025 |
| Wendy Braidford SN25 2JG | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 360 m | Exempt | |
| The Strawberry Thief SN25 2RA | Pub/bar/nightclub | 370 m | 5 Very good | 10 Feb 2026 |
| Vitaforge SN25 2AX | Retailers - other | 460 m (0.3 miles) | Exempt |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 8 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 7 |
| Other crime | 3 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Croome Close (7); On or near Mariner Road (4); On or near Vega Close (2); On or near Ursa Way (2); On or near Dorney Road (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 24% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 5% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 72% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 18% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 5% | 17% |
| Private rented | 23% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 77% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 5% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 7% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 37% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 54% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 3% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 4% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 70% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 16% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 33% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 8% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 92% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 3 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 7 to 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
- SN25 2BY: 13 addresses of 17 in the postcode
- SN25 2LF: 4 addresses of 6 in the postcode
- SN25 1XG: 1 address of 45 in the postcode
- SN25 2AF: 1 address of 9 in the postcode
- SN25 2EZ: 1 address of 41 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Deneb Drive · Oakhurst Way · Croome Close · Voyager Drive · Ursa Way · Mariner Road · Dorney Road · Giotto Close · Vega Close · Stanford Road · Tadpole Mews · Capella Crescent
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.