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~55 minTo London Paddington
Swindon boroughLocal authority
Rodbourne (formerly Even Swindon) is a residential area north of the town centre, built largely in the 1980s. It adjoins Shaw and Rodbourne Cheney, with good local amenities and transport links.
Character
Mix of housing from the 1980s onwards. Rodbourne Road and High Street offer shops, takeaways, and pubs. Community-focused with Rodbourne Cheney School and local facilities.
Transport
Buses to town centre and station. M4 J16 nearby. Cycle routes to town and Cricklade.
Schools
Rodbourne Cheney School and local primaries. Secondary catchments vary.
Ofsted reports · School catchment maps (Swindon.gov.uk)
Things to do
Shaw Forest Park, Link Centre, West Swindon shopping, local pubs and takeaways.
Browse properties
Rightmove · Zoopla
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Last updated: 14 February 2026