SN2Postcode
~55 minTo London Paddington
Swindon boroughLocal authority
Gorse Hill is an area in central Swindon, mainly known for business and employment – including the former WHSmith headquarters (TG Jones building) and business parks. It forms part of the Gorse Hill and Pinehurst ward.
Character
Mix of residential and commercial. Housing includes terraces and older properties. Close to the town centre and station. Generally affordable.
Transport
Walking distance to town centre and station. Buses run frequently. Good for commuters.
Schools
Local primaries; secondary catchments vary. Check Swindon Borough Council.
Ofsted reports · School catchment maps (Swindon.gov.uk)
Things to do
Town centre, Magic Roundabout, STEAM Museum, Designer Outlet. Railway Village nearby.
Browse properties
Rightmove · Zoopla
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Last updated: 14 February 2026