South Marston is a village and civil parish about 3 miles northeast of Swindon town centre. Historically significant for aircraft and Honda manufacturing, it has retained village character despite housing development.
Character
Village with St Mary Magdalen church (Norman features). Mix of older village housing and newer development. Honda factory site (closed 2021) is being repurposed. Rural edges with countryside walks.
Transport
Buses to Swindon town centre. A361 to Oxford and A419 to M4. Car essential for some journeys.
Schools
South Marston C of E Primary. Secondary: Swindon schools; check catchments.
Ofsted reports · School catchment maps (Swindon.gov.uk)
Things to do
St Mary Magdalen church, village pub, countryside walks. Easy reach of Coate Water and Stratton.
Browse properties
Rightmove · Zoopla
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Last updated: 14 February 2026