The Meadows Hook, Wiltshire
11 addresses across 2 postcodes (SN4), about 80 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 28602831.
- Sales: 18 recorded sales since 1995; in 2019 the median was £330,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 5 homes have an energy certificate (C: 1, D: 4).
- Flood: 10 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 F; Band D in Wiltshire costs £2,572 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Swindon (Wilts), about 7.3 km away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 770 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 7.2 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.5 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 130 to 132 m above sea level.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Tinkers Lane Surgery, about 1.8 km away.
- People: About 530 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 78% of households owned their home and 28% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1 | £330,000 | £330,000 | £330,000 |
| 2017 | 1 | £158,000 | £158,000 | £158,000 |
| 2012 | 1 | £225,460 | £225,460 | £225,460 |
| 2009 | 1 | £237,000 | £237,000 | £237,000 |
| 2006 | 1 | £225,000 | £225,000 | £225,000 |
| 2001 | 1 | £70,116 | £70,116 | £70,116 |
| 2000 | 2 | £79,500 | £59,000 | £100,000 |
| 1998 | 6 | £53,128 | £44,334 | £58,110 |
| 1997 | 4 | £42,519 | £34,941 | £59,994 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Jan 2019 | 10 SN4 8EJ | Semi-detached | £330,000 | |
| 3 Aug 2017 | 2 SN4 8EJ | Detached | £158,000 | |
| 7 Sep 2012 | 7 SN4 8EJ | Semi-detached | £225,460 | |
| 28 Aug 2009 | 5 SN4 8EJ | Terraced | £237,000 | |
| 1 Dec 2006 | 8 SN4 8EJ | Detached | £225,000 | |
| 21 Dec 2001 | 2 SN4 8EJ | Detached | £70,116 | |
| 9 Feb 2000 | 10 SN4 8EJ | Semi-detached | £100,000 | |
| 9 Feb 2000 | 2 SN4 8EJ | Detached | £59,000 | |
| 14 Jul 1998 | 10 SN4 8EJ | Semi-detached | £58,110 | New build. |
| 14 Jul 1998 | 9 SN4 8EJ | Terraced | £44,334 | New build. |
| 6 Jul 1998 | 8 SN4 8EJ | Detached | £48,091 | New build. |
| 1 May 1998 | 7 SN4 8EJ | Semi-detached | £49,711 | New build. |
| 5 Apr 1998 | 4 SN4 8EJ | Terraced | £56,545 | New build. |
| 6 Mar 1998 | 3 SN4 8EJ | Terraced | £56,545 | New build. |
| 23 Dec 1997 | 6 SN4 8EJ | Detached | £59,994 | New build. |
| 22 Oct 1997 | 1 SN4 8EJ | Semi-detached | £37,572 | New build. |
| 16 Oct 1997 | 5 SN4 8EJ | Terraced | £47,466 | New build. |
| 15 Aug 1997 | 2 SN4 8EJ | Detached | £34,941 | New build. |
Energy performance certificates
5 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 121 m². Most common: House, detached (3); House, semi-detached (2). Built: 1991-1995 (3); 1996-2002 (2). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (4).
Council tax
What each band costs in Wiltshire in 2026-27: Band D £2,572 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,715 | £2,000 | £2,286 | £2,572 | £3,143 | £3,715 | £4,286 | £5,144 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band F (22% of about 600 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 1.0 km
- Stillwaters Coped Hall Royal Wootton Bassett Wiltshire SN4 8ES: up to 5 homes, permissioned (890 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, 6 addresses are in areas at high risk, 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| SN4 8EJ | not in 2 or 3 | 5 / 2 / 3 | unlikely |
| SN4 8EB | not in 2 or 3 | 1 / 2 / 3 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 11 addresses are between 130 m and 132 m above sea level (131 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SN4 8EB | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| SN4 8EJ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway station | Swindon (Wilts) 3.2 million journeys in 2024–25 | 7.3 km |
| Bus stops | 1 stop within 400 m, 4 within 800 m; nearest Bolingbroke Close Hook | 380 m |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km; nearest Roam Charging Station | 840 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Bristol Airport BRS | 60.7 km |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Tinkers Lane Surgery | 1.8 km |
| Pharmacies | Cohens Chemist | 1.9 km |
| NHS dentists | Grants Dental Practice | 1.9 km |
| Hospital | Ridgeway Hospital | 8.1 km |
| Police station | Wiltshire Police | 1.6 km |
| Cash machines | BP - Show Meadow SF Connect Cashzone | 1.4 km |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 4.4 ha | 770 m |
| Play area | Unnamed 2,010 m² | 910 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 1.3 ha | 580 m |
| Allotments | Church Street Allotments 2.7 ha | 2.2 km |
Within 800 m: 1 park or garden, 4.4 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Post mill at Church Hills, a scheduled monument, 1.1 km south. 7 listed buildings are within 1.0 km.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Post mill at Church Hills | Scheduled monument | 1.1 km south |
| Lydiard Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.1 km east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| The Jubilee Lake | Lake or reservoir | 1.0 km south-west |
| Frith Copse | Wood | 1.1 km north |
| Morris's Copse | Wood | 1.2 km north-west |
| Park Copse | Wood | 1.3 km north-east |
| Midgehall Copse | Wood | 1.4 km west |
| Brynard's Hill | Hill | 2.3 km south |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 7.2 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.5 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 13.2 | 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
Noise figures are still being loaded.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Longleaze Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.4 km | No published inspection |
| Royal Wootton Bassett Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.4 km | No overall grade (Nov 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| St Bartholomew's Primary Academy Church of England | Primary | 2–11 | 1.6 km | Good (Nov 2019, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marsh Farm Hotel Ltd. SN4 8ER | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 450 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Anchor Hanover SN4 8ER | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 450 m | 4 Good | 15 May 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near The Meadows (3).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 50 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 13% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 25% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 78% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 52% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 2% | 17% |
| Private rented | 19% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 61% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 3% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 26% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 40% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 53% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | under 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 4% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km of home (of those who travel to work) | 50% | 65% |
| Work 30 km or more away | 16% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 28% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 18% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 6 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
Hook · Dianmer Close · Drury Close · Windsor Close · Bolingbroke Close
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.