Thurlestone Road Swindon
38 addresses across 2 postcodes (SN3), about 270 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 83876799.
- Sales: 36 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £405,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 19 homes have an energy certificate (C: 4, D: 10, E: 3, F: 2).
- 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 C; 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 1.7 km (1 mile) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, The Lawn, is about 70 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 9.5 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.9 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 110 to 113 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 38 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Victoria Cross Surgery, about 680 m (0.4 miles) away, with 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 540 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 75% of households owned their home and 34% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 61 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | £405,000 | £405,000 | £405,000 |
| 2021 | 4 | £352,500 | £307,000 | £501,000 |
| 2020 | 2 | £330,500 | £310,000 | £351,000 |
| 2019 | 2 | £277,250 | £267,500 | £287,000 |
| 2018 | 2 | £348,500 | £322,000 | £375,000 |
| 2017 | 3 | £285,000 | £273,500 | £285,000 |
| 2016 | 1 | £240,000 | £240,000 | £240,000 |
| 2015 | 2 | £286,250 | £250,000 | £322,500 |
| 2014 | 1 | £265,000 | £265,000 | £265,000 |
| 2013 | 2 | £253,750 | £207,500 | £300,000 |
| 2012 | 1 | £215,000 | £215,000 | £215,000 |
| 2011 | 3 | £206,000 | £180,000 | £242,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Aug 2025 | 6 SN3 1EQ | Detached | £405,000 | |
| 30 Nov 2021 | 13 SN3 1EQ | Terraced | £350,000 | |
| 16 Aug 2021 | 27 SN3 1EQ | Terraced | £355,000 | |
| 10 May 2021 | 23 SN3 1EQ | Semi-detached | £307,000 | |
| 19 Mar 2021 | 30 SN3 1EQ | Detached | £501,000 | |
| 20 Oct 2020 | 41 SN3 1EQ | Detached | £351,000 | |
| 1 May 2020 | 26 SN3 1EQ | Detached | £310,000 | |
| 23 Dec 2019 | 3 SN3 1EQ | Semi-detached | £267,500 | |
| 19 Dec 2019 | 26 SN3 1EQ | Detached | £279,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 8 Aug 2019 | 12 SN3 1EQ | Detached | £287,000 | |
| 18 Jul 2018 | 30 SN3 1EQ | Detached | £375,000 | |
| 28 Mar 2018 | 9 SN3 1EQ | Semi-detached | £322,000 | |
| 20 Oct 2017 | 17 SN3 1EQ | Terraced | £273,500 | |
| 29 Aug 2017 | 39 SN3 1EQ | Semi-detached | £285,000 | |
| 13 Apr 2017 | 27 SN3 1EQ | Terraced | £285,000 | |
| 12 Aug 2016 | 1 SN3 1EQ | Semi-detached | £240,000 | |
| 18 Dec 2015 | 30 SN3 1EQ | Detached | £322,500 | |
| 12 Jun 2015 | 31 SN3 1EQ | Semi-detached | £250,000 | |
| 29 Aug 2014 | 9 SN3 1EQ | Semi-detached | £265,000 | |
| 8 Nov 2013 | 30 SN3 1EQ | Detached | £300,000 | |
| 16 Aug 2013 | 31 SN3 1EQ | Semi-detached | £207,500 | |
| 6 Jul 2012 | 24 SN3 1EQ | Semi-detached | £215,000 | |
| 21 Dec 2011 | 37 SN3 1EQ | Semi-detached | £206,000 | |
| 5 Aug 2011 | 28 SN3 1EQ | Detached | £242,000 | |
| 6 Apr 2011 | 18 SN3 1EQ | Semi-detached | £180,000 | |
| 30 Mar 2007 | 35 SN3 1EQ | Semi-detached | £249,995 | |
| 16 Nov 2006 | 21 SN3 1EQ | Terraced | £237,000 | |
| 4 Jul 2006 | 4 SN3 1EQ | Terraced | £200,000 | New build. Leasehold. |
| 31 May 2006 | 4 SN3 1EQ | Detached | £200,000 | |
| 17 Dec 2004 | 7 SN3 1EQ | Semi-detached | £207,500 | |
| 13 Aug 2004 | 30 SN3 1EQ | Detached | £225,000 | |
| 25 Jun 2004 | 35 SN3 1EQ | Semi-detached | £231,000 | |
| 24 Jun 2004 | 9 SN3 1EQ | Terraced | £195,000 | |
| 24 Jul 1998 | 19 SN3 1EQ | Semi-detached | £94,500 | |
| 29 Aug 1996 | 35 SN3 1EQ | Semi-detached | £78,750 | |
| 9 Jun 1995 | 23 SN3 1EQ | Semi-detached | £79,000 |
Energy performance certificates
19 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 89 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (13); House, detached (5); Bungalow, detached (1). Built: 1950-1966 (15); 1967-1975 (4). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (15).
Each home's certificates and sales (12 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 C (51% of about 690 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)
- Appsbroker House 2 The Square Old Town Swindon SN1 3EB: up to 14 homes, permissioned (520 m (0.3 miles))
- The Wheatsheaf Public House 33-36 Dores Road Upper Stratton: up to 8 homes, permissioned (540 m (0.3 miles))
- Wyvern Theatre and Car Park: up to 46 homes, not permissioned (560 m (0.3 miles))
- Wyvern Theatre and Car Park: up to 46 homes, not permissioned (560 m (0.3 miles))
- Swindon Station Car Park (North): up to 52 homes, not permissioned (560 m (0.3 miles))
- Swindon Station Car Park (North): up to 52 homes, not permissioned (560 m (0.3 miles))
- The Forum, Marlborough Road, Swindon: up to 20 homes, permissioned (570 m (0.4 miles))
- Former Wyvern Multistorey Car Park: up to 38 homes, not permissioned (600 m (0.4 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 on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 38 addresses are between 110 m and 113 m above sea level (111 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SN3 1EG | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| SN3 1EQ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway station | Swindon (Wilts) 3.2 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.7 km (1 mile) |
| Bus stops | 7 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 38 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest South View Avenue Walcot West | 150 m |
| Car parks | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Car Park, Old Town | 700 m (0.4 miles) |
| EV charging points | 3 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Be.EV Charging Station | 940 m (0.6 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Bristol Airport BRS | 68.6 km (43 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Victoria Cross Surgery | 680 m (0.4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 10 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Old Town Pharmacy | 540 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 13 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Advanced Dental Care | 630 m (0.4 miles) |
| Hospital | The Great Western Hospital | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) |
| Police station | Wiltshire Police | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Cash machines | 5 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Midcounties Co-Op Old Town, Old Town Cashzone | 540 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Lawn 36 ha | 70 m |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 310 m² | 370 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.3 ha | 380 m |
| Allotments | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,670 m² | 90 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 4 parks and gardens, 42 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Remains of Holy Rood Church, The Lawn, Old Town, a scheduled monument, 410 m (0.3 miles) south. 64 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 2 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Remains of Holy Rood Church, The Lawn, Old Town | Scheduled monument | 410 m (0.3 miles) south |
| Christ Church | Listed building, Grade II* | 470 m (0.3 miles) west |
| Villetts House | Listed building, Grade II* | 520 m (0.3 miles) south-west |
| Queen's Park, Swindon | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 630 m (0.4 miles) north-west |
| Town Gardens, Swindon | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) south-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Bruddel Wood | Wood | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) south |
| Great Copse | Wood | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) south |
| Shaftesbury Lakes | Lake or reservoir | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) east |
| Ladder Hill | Hill | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) south |
| Wanborough Marsh | Wetland | 4 km (2.5 miles) east |
| Coombe Bottom | Valley | 4.4 km (2.7 miles) south |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 9.5 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.9 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 37 | 38 |
1 of the street's 38 addresses is 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lawn Manor Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 350 m | Good (Jul 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Lainesmead Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 3–11 | 360 m | Good (May 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Drove Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 740 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Jul 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| New College Swindon | 16 plus | 16–99 | 770 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Holy Rood Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 830 m (0.5 miles) | Good (May 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| King William Street Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 850 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Oct 2019, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Holy Cross Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 860 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Jul 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Lethbridge Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Mountford Manor Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Jun 2023, 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 |
| The Croft Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No overall grade (Oct 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding |
| Lawn Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Explorers (Swindon) Ltd SN3 1DH | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 360 m | 5 Very good | 8 Sep 2026 |
| Lainesmead Primary School SN3 1EA | School/college/university | 360 m | 5 Very good | 9 Jun 2026 |
| Ascend Learning Trust Enterprise Limited (Lawn Manor Academy SN3 1ER | School/college/university | 380 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Miller & Carter Swindon SN1 3AG | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 11 Nov 2025 |
| Salisbury Catering At The Planks SN3 1QP | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 500 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 7 Apr 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 33 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 8 |
| Other theft | 4 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 |
| Vehicle crime | 4 |
| Drugs | 2 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Possession of weapons | 2 |
| Robbery | 2 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Parklands Road (35); On or near Bibury Road (8); On or near Brixham Avenue (7); On or near Merrivale Grove (5); On or near Campden Road (3).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 56 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 12% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 38% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 75% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 53% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 2% | 1% |
| Social rented | 15% | 17% |
| Private rented | 8% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 46% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 3% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 40% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 4% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 37% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 44% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 6% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 11% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 82% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 11% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 34% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 18% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 9% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 94% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 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
Nearby streets
Merrivale Grove · Upham Road · Parklands Road · Falmouth Grove · Campden Road · Bibury Road · South View Avenue · Brixham Avenue · Woodside Avenue · Alvescot Road · Salcombe Grove · Shipton Grove
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.