Freshbrook North & Grange Park

Freshbrook North and Grange Park sit in west Swindon and are primarily residential neighbourhoods developed during the town’s westward expansion in the late 20th century. Housing is a mix of terraced, semi-detached and short rows of flats laid out around crescents and cul-de-sacs. The area is served by a small retail parade with a convenience store, pharmacy and takeaways, plus community facilities such as a local hall and primary schools that cater to families in both neighbourhoods. Regular bus services connect the area with Swindon town centre and the railway station.

The neighbourhoods have a network of footpaths and short pedestrian-only cut-throughs that link streets to green spaces and play areas, making walking and cycling practical for short trips. Small planted strips and play parks are woven between housing clusters, and there are local surface-drainage features that double as open water areas after heavy rain. Community groups and school activities use the halls and parks for events, giving the area a local focus on neighbourhood amenities and everyday needs rather than large visitor attractions.