Old Town is Swindon's historic heart – Georgian and Victorian buildings, independent shops, restaurants, and a strong community feel. It sits on a hill overlooking the newer town centre and is one of the most sought-after areas to live.
Character
The High Street has a mix of cafés, restaurants, pubs, and indie shops. There's a monthly farmers' market, the Swindon Museum & Art Gallery, and the Wyvern Theatre nearby. Housing ranges from period terraces to larger Victorian villas. Parking can be tight; many residents use on-street permits.
Transport
Regular buses into town centre and to the station. Walking distance to the Designer Outlet. Cycle routes connect to the town centre and out to Coate Water.
Schools
Several primary schools serve Old Town; secondary catchments depend on exact address. Check Swindon Borough Council's school finder for catchment maps.
Ofsted reports · School catchment maps (Swindon.gov.uk)
Things to do
Wyvern Theatre, Museum & Art Swindon, Old Town Bowl (concerts), many restaurants and pubs. Proximity to Swindon Arts Centre and Old Town Bowl for events.
Browse properties
Rightmove · Zoopla
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Last updated: 14 February 2026