Old Town
Old Town
SN1
Old Town is Swindon's historic heart – Georgian and Victorian buildings, independent shops, restaurants, and a strong …
Swindon Areas & Neighbourhoods
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Best areas to live Postcode guide (SN1–SN6) Housing & property
Railway Village
Railway Village
SN1
The Railway Village is Swindon's historic conservation area, built 1842–45 by the Great Western Railway for workers. T…
Eastcott
Eastcott
SN1
Eastcott is a residential area between Old Town and the town centre, with a mix of Victorian and later housing. It benef…
Walcot
Walcot
SN2, SN3
Walcot is a large residential area in east Swindon, developed from the 1930s onwards. Walcot East and Walcot West (Old W…
Shaw
Shaw
SN5
Shaw is a residential area in West Swindon (SN5), near Shaw Forest Park. It has a mix of housing, Shaw Village local cen…
Rodbourne
Rodbourne
SN2
Rodbourne (formerly Even Swindon) is a residential area north of the town centre, built largely in the 1980s. It adjoins…
Penhill
Penhill
SN2
Penhill is a housing estate in north Swindon, built 1951–55, with three 10-storey tower blocks. It forms part of the P…
Stratton St Margaret
Stratton St Margaret
SN2, SN3
Stratton St Margaret is a civil parish covering Swindon's northeastern suburbs. It includes Upper Stratton, Lower Stratt…
Upper Stratton
Upper Stratton
SN2
Upper Stratton is part of Stratton St Margaret parish, north of the A419. It has a mix of housing from the mid-20th cent…
Covingham
Covingham
SN3
Covingham is a family-friendly neighbourhood in east Swindon, built in 1964 (Covingham Park estate). It sits near Dorcan…
Dorcan
Dorcan
SN3
Dorcan lies between Eldene, Liden, Covingham and the A419. It takes its name from the Dorkerne brook and includes the Do…
Liden
Liden
SN3
Liden is a residential area in east Swindon, developed from the 1960s onwards. With Redhouse it forms part of the Liden,…
Redhouse
Redhouse
SN25
Redhouse is part of the Priory Vale development in north Swindon, built in the early 21st century. It offers newer housi…
Nythe & Eldene
Nythe & Eldene
SN3
Nythe and Eldene are neighbouring estates in east Swindon. Nythe was built 1957–65 with three 10-storey tower blocks; …
Park South
Park South
SN3
Park South is a housing estate in east Swindon, built 1957–65. It includes Cavendish Square (rebuilt as a smaller shop…
West Swindon
West Swindon
SN5
West Swindon covers Toothill, Freshbrook, Westlea, Peatmoor, and neighbouring estates built from the 1950s onwards. The …
Toothill
Toothill
SN5
Toothill is part of West Swindon, a council estate built 1980–84. It has a mix of housing, local amenities, and good a…
Freshbrook
Freshbrook
SN5
Freshbrook is part of West Swindon, built 1980–84. It includes Windmill Hill business park (RWE, Cable & Wireless) and…
Peatmoor
Peatmoor
SN5
Peatmoor is part of West Swindon, built 1951–55 with three 10-storey tower blocks. Peatmoor Lake and Lagoon provide po…
Haydon Wick
Haydon Wick
SN25
Haydon Wick is a parish covering much of north Swindon, including Haydon Wick village, Haydonleigh, Greenmeadow, Abbey M…
Priory Vale
Priory Vale
SN25
Priory Vale is a major north Swindon development comprising Redhouse, Oakhurst, Haydon End, and Taw Hill. Built from the…
Oakhurst
Oakhurst
SN25
Oakhurst is part of the Priory Vale development in north Swindon. It has modern housing, a primary school, and good acce…
Wichelstowe
Wichelstowe
SN1 (part)
Wichelstowe is a newer development south of Old Town, built around the Wilts & Berks Canal. It has a mix of housing – …
Park North
Park North
SN2, SN3
Park North is a housing estate in Swindon, built 1957–65 with three 10-storey tower blocks. It forms part of the Walco…
Gorse Hill
Gorse Hill
SN2
Gorse Hill is an area in central Swindon, mainly known for business and employment – including the former WHSmith head…
Pinehurst
Pinehurst
SN2
Pinehurst was Swindon's first council housing estate, built 1910–20. It sits north of the town centre and has a mix of…
Town Centre
Town Centre
SN1
Swindon town centre includes The Brunel, The Parade, Regent Circus and the main shopping, business, and transport hub. R…
South Marston
South Marston
SN3
South Marston is a village and civil parish about 3 miles northeast of Swindon town centre. Historically significant for…
Wroughton
Wroughton
SN4
Wroughton is a village and civil parish southwest of Swindon, with a mix of historic village character and modern housin…
Chiseldon
Chiseldon
SN4
Chiseldon is a village and civil parish south of Swindon, with a historic church, village pub, and rural setting. It off…
Highworth
Highworth
SN6
Highworth is a market town and civil parish northeast of Swindon, with its own high street, shops, and character. Histor…
Blunsdon
Blunsdon
SN26
Blunsdon is an ancient village north of Swindon, mentioned in the Domesday Book. The A419 through Blunsdon follows the R…
Tadpole Garden Village
Tadpole Garden Village
SN25
Tadpole Garden Village is a modern development near Blunsdon, north of Swindon. It features tree-lined avenues, new home…
Lydiard
Lydiard
SN5
Lydiard covers Lydiard Millicent, Lydiard Park, and the western edge of Swindon. Lydiard Park – Palladian house, walle…
Kingsdown
Kingsdown
SN2
Kingsdown is part of Stratton St Margaret parish, north of the town centre. It has a mix of housing and sits between Upp…
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