SN3Postcode
~55 minTo London Paddington
Swindon boroughLocal authority
Nythe and Eldene are neighbouring estates in east Swindon. Nythe was built 1957–65 with three 10-storey tower blocks; Eldene has a local shopping centre (Eldene Square) and residential housing.
Character
Mix of low-rise and tower-block housing. Eldene Square offers shops, takeaways, and services. Family-oriented with local schools. Part of the Nythe, Eldene and Liden parish.
Transport
Buses to town centre and Great Western Hospital. Marlborough Road and A419 nearby. Cycle routes to Coate Water.
Schools
Local primaries; Dorcan Academy for secondary. Check catchments for exact addresses.
Ofsted reports · School catchment maps (Swindon.gov.uk)
Things to do
Eldene Square shops, Coate Water, Liden Lagoon, Oakhurst community centre.
Browse properties
Rightmove · Zoopla
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Last updated: 14 February 2026