Swindon town centre includes The Brunel, The Parade, Regent Circus and the main shopping, business, and transport hub. Residential is limited but there are apartments and housing in adjacent areas.
Character
Retail, offices, and transport. The Brunel has 110+ shops. Swindon station serves GWR to London and Bristol. Residential in surrounding streets and New Town area.
Transport
Swindon station (GWR). Buses to all areas. M4 J15 and J16. Park & ride. Walking to Designer Outlet.
Schools
Town centre is primarily commercial; schools are in surrounding neighbourhoods.
Ofsted reports · School catchment maps (Swindon.gov.uk)
Things to do
The Brunel shopping, Swindon Designer Outlet, STEAM Museum, Wyvern Theatre, Museum & Art Swindon, Magic Roundabout. Our town centre shopping guide has the full list.
Browse properties
Rightmove · Zoopla
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Last updated: 14 February 2026