SN5Postcode
~55 minTo London Paddington
Swindon boroughLocal authority
Freshbrook is part of West Swindon, built 1980–84. It includes Windmill Hill business park (RWE, Cable & Wireless) and residential housing. Good access to the Link Centre and West Swindon shopping.
Character
Mix of housing and employment. Windmill Hill has major employers. Residential streets are quiet and family-friendly. Good local amenities.
Transport
Buses to town centre. M4 J16. Cycle routes to Lydiard Park and Peatmoor.
Schools
Local primaries; Lydiard Park Academy for secondary.
Ofsted reports · School catchment maps (Swindon.gov.uk)
Things to do
Link Centre, West Swindon shopping, Lydiard Park, Peatmoor Lagoon.
Browse properties
Rightmove · Zoopla
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Last updated: 14 February 2026