The Rectangle The Rectangle, Swindon
11 addresses across 1 postcode (SN25), about 80 m long. USRN 40202298.
- Sales: 3 recorded sales since 1995; in 2016 the median was £327,000 across 3 sales.
- Energy: 10 homes have an energy certificate (B: 10).
- 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 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 5.5 km (3.4 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 150 m 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 92 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 North Swindon Practice, about 2.1 km (1.3 miles) away.
- People: About 310 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 63% of households owned their home and 37% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 73 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 3 | £327,000 | £325,000 | £330,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Nov 2016 | 9 SN25 2QP | Detached | £330,000 | New build. |
| 16 Nov 2016 | 10 SN25 2QP | Detached | £327,000 | New build. |
| 16 Nov 2016 | 8 SN25 2QP | Detached | £325,000 | New build. |
Energy performance certificates
10 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 87 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (4); House, detached (3); House, end-terrace (2). Built: 2016 (10). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (10).
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 D (35% 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.
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 is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 92 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SN25 2QP | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway station | Swindon (Wilts) 3.2 million journeys in 2024–25 | 5.5 km (3.4 miles) |
| Bus stops | 3 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 10 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Primary Academy Tadpole Garden Village | 140 m |
| Car parks | Asda Swindon Haydon Car Park | 1.7 km (1 mile) |
| EV charging points | Osprey Charging Station | 2 km (1.2 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Bristol Airport BRS | 67.1 km (42 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | North Swindon Practice | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | Boots | 1.7 km (1 mile) |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Priory Vale Dental Practice | 900 m (0.6 miles) |
| Hospital | Ridgeway Hospital | 9.7 km (6 miles) |
| Police station | Cricklade Police Station | 4.4 km (2.7 miles) |
| Cash machines | Midcounties Co-op Taw Hill, Taw Hill | 1.7 km (1 mile) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 8 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 12 ha | 150 m |
| Play area | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2,290 m² | 230 m |
| Playing field | Unnamed 1.6 ha | 820 m (0.5 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Grove Garden Allotments 5,870 m² | 290 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 8 parks and gardens, 34 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Roman rural sanctuary on Groundwell Ridge, east of Lady Lane, a scheduled monument, 1.6 km (1 mile) south-east. 1 listed building is within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Roman rural sanctuary on Groundwell Ridge, east of Lady Lane | Scheduled monument | 1.6 km (1 mile) south-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Shepherd's Copse | Wood | 570 m (0.4 miles) north-west |
| Upper Widhill Copse | Wood | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) north-east |
| Blunsdonhill Copse | Wood | 1.6 km (1 mile) east |
| Penhill Copse | Wood | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) south-east |
| Mouldon Hill | Hill | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) south |
| Peatmoor Lagoon | Lake or reservoir | 3.9 km (2.4 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) | 11.1 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Under 55 | 11 | 11 |
None of the street's 11 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic or railways.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Western Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 650 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Jan 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Red Oaks Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 660 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| William Morris Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 660 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Abbey Park School | Secondary | 11–16 | 660 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Jan 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Tadpole Farm CofE Primary Academy Church of England | Primary | 3–11 | 790 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Jan 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Oakhurst Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 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 |
| Bridlewood Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 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 |
| Abbey Farm Educate Together Primary | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No overall grade (May 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Orchid Vale Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Sep 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Francis CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 3–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Mar 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Project Coffee Ltd SN25 2WF | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 200 m | 5 Very good | 29 Aug 2025 |
| Sainsbury's Local SN25 2WF | Retailers - other | 210 m | 5 Very good | 30 Jul 2026 |
| William Morris Primary School SN25 2PP | School/college/university | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 9 Mar 2026 |
| Great Western Academy SN25 2PP | School/college/university | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 17 Sep 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 27 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 17 |
| Public order | 7 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 |
| Shoplifting | 4 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 2 |
| Other crime | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Chatfield (21); On or near Pearson Road (8); On or near Trellis Street (7); On or near Burden Road (7); On or near Barber Place (6).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 29 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 34% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 1% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 63% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 2% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 14% | 1% |
| Social rented | 20% | 17% |
| Private rented | 3% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 76% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 5% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 2% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 6% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 39% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 54% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 3% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 3% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 59% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 18% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 37% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 7% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 8% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 89% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 8 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 2QP: 11 addresses
Nearby streets
Barber Place · Burne Jones Avenue · Toynbee Avenue · Eglantyne Avenue · Jebb Close · Burden Road · Brantwood Close · Dawson Close · Beardsley Lane · Ashbee Crescent · Trellis Street · Siddal Street
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.