SN1Postcode
~55 minTo London Paddington
Swindon boroughLocal authority
Eastcott is a residential area between Old Town and the town centre, with a mix of Victorian and later housing. It benefits from walking distance to shops, schools, and leisure facilities.
Character
Quiet streets with a mix of housing styles. Close to Town Gardens and Swindon College. Popular with families and commuters.
Transport
Buses to town centre and station. Walking distance to the Magic Roundabout and main shopping areas.
Schools
Several primaries nearby; secondary catchments vary. See Swindon Borough Council's school finder.
Ofsted reports · School catchment maps (Swindon.gov.uk)
Things to do
Town Gardens, Swindon Arts Centre, Museum & Art Swindon, Old Town restaurants and cafés.
Browse properties
Rightmove · Zoopla
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Last updated: 14 February 2026