SN2Postcode
~55 minTo London Paddington
Swindon boroughLocal authority
Penhill is a housing estate in north Swindon, built 1951–55, with three 10-storey tower blocks. It forms part of the Penhill and Upper Stratton ward and has local shops and community facilities.
Character
Mix of low-rise and tower-block housing. Local centre with shops and services. Generally more affordable. Strong community ties.
Transport
Buses to town centre, station, and Great Western Hospital. Proximity to M4 and A419.
Schools
Local primaries; secondary catchments include schools in north and central Swindon.
Ofsted reports · School catchment maps (Swindon.gov.uk)
Things to do
Local parks, Link Centre, West Swindon shopping. Easy reach of Coate Water and Lydiard Park.
Browse properties
Rightmove · Zoopla
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Last updated: 14 February 2026