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Lydiard and Freshbrook

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About

Lydiard and Freshbrook ward lies in the west of Swindon, encompassing the residential neighbourhoods of Lydiard Millicent and Freshbrook. The area is primarily characterised by housing estates, ranging from post-war developments to more recent builds, serving as a home for many commuters. The ward includes local shopping parades providing essential services and several community primary schools. A significant green corridor is formed by the River Ray, which flows through the northern part of the area.

The ward's central feature is the expansive Lydiard Park, a historic country park with a Palladian house, formal gardens, and numerous lakes. This large open space provides woodland walks, sports fields, and a children's play area, forming a major recreational hub. The park's heritage and scale contrast with the surrounding suburban streets, offering a distinct sense of history and landscape within the ward's boundaries.

Area overview

On average Lydiard and Freshbrook has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 76 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 18.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Lydiard and Freshbrook is £52,594 per year. There are 5 schools in Lydiard and Freshbrook: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Lydiard and Freshbrook is home to around 11,010 people, with a population density of about 3,031.5 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
76
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
18.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Lydiard and Freshbrook Population
11,010
Population density
3,031.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
41.14(+25%)
Anti-social behaviour
15.89(+5%)
Public order
8.63(+31%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.45(+14%)
Shoplifting
5.81(-13%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,414
76.46%
Other White
848
7.71%
Indian
295
2.68%
Other
293
2.66%
Other Asian
238
2.16%
Total population: 11,005

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,241
25.19%
No qualifications
1,620
18.21%
Level 3 (A level)
1,545
17.36%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,523
17.12%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,186
13.33%
Total 16+ residents: 8,898

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,589
34.18%
Owns outright
1,453
31.25%
Private landlord or letting agency
646
13.9%
Social rents from council
488
10.5%
Other social rented
375
8.07%
Total households: 4,649

Property prices in Lydiard and Freshbrook

Based on 129 recent sales, the median property price is £245,000 in Lydiard and Freshbrook area, with individual transactions ranging from £130,000 up to £475,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Lydiard and Freshbrook in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Lydiard and Freshbrook over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached44£359,000
Flats3£148,000
Semi-Detached30£236,000
Terraced52£218,500

10 years median price trend in Lydiard and Freshbrook

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Lydiard and Freshbrook.

All postcodes in Lydiard and Freshbrook

SN56BG

Ascham Road

SN58JF

Westminster Road

SN56AW

Marney Road

SN56LA

Lydiard and Freshbrook

SN58LE

Stamford Close

SN58NA

King Charles Road

SN58QU

Wakefield Close

SN56AG

Chandos Close

SN56DR

Holbein Square

SN58LJ

Beaumaris Road

SN58LS

Wareham Close

SN56BB

Woollaton Close

SN56ET

Hampton Drive

SN58JE

Westminster Road

SN56BA

Sudeley Way

SN56DW

Holbein Square

SN56ER

Haddon Close

SN56HA

Bonner Close

SN58JW

Bosham Close

SN58LG

Edington Close

SN58JT

Bellver

SN58PD

Gainsborough Way

SN58RJ

Uxbridge Road

SN56BU

Camden Close

SN58JJ

Alnwick

SN58NF

Winwick Road

SN58PU

Crawford Close

SN58QF

Pendennis Road

SN56HY

Mildmay Close

SN58RW

Godolphin Close

SN56AU

Oatlands

SN58HH

Icomb Close

SN381QH

Lydiard and Freshbrook

SN56DU

Holbein Close

SN56HU

Orlando Close

SN58PN

Rowton Heath Way

SN58PQ

Castle Dore

SN56AP

Rycote Close

SN56BE

Ascham Road

SN56HJ

Ferrers Drive

SN58HD

Belsay

SN58HT

Harlech Close

SN58NZ

Grantham Close

SN58RR

Winstanley Close

SN56DL

Holbein Court

SN56HT

Askew Close

SN56JB

Simnel Close

SN58NY

Lambert Close

SN58RQ

Uxbridge Road

SN56AD

Chartley Green

SN56DP

Holbein Field

SN58JG

Westminster Road

SN58QG

Pendennis Road

SN58YG

Frankland Road

SN56AJ

Chandos Close

SN56EA

Sudeley Way

SN58JP

Cowdrey Close

SN58QQ

Gainsborough Way

SN58RU

Frankland Road

SN56ES

Tye Gardens

SN58QT

Leslie Close

SN56DD

Holinshed Place

SN56DN

Holbein Close

SN56HL

Conyers Close

SN56JN

Campion Gate

SN58PS

Crawford Close

SN58QX

Wentworth Park

SN58JX

Bellver

SN58PF

Langport Close

SN58PP

Crawford Close

SN58PZ

Gainsborough Way

SN56AB

Rochford Close

SN56AN

Marney Road

SN58HA

Belsay

SN58JB

Tintagel Close

SN58PT

Crawford Close

SN56DF

Holbein Close

SN58JL

Corfe Road

SN56AL

Bosworth Road

SN58PW

Rowton Heath Way

SN56AS

Gerard Walk

SN56HD

Grindal Drive

SN56PE

Lydiard and Freshbrook

SN58LN

Freshbrook Way

SN56DJ

Holbein Place

SN56EY

Hampton Drive

SN58NL

Liskeard Way

SN58RN

Godolphin Close

SN58YW

Euroway Industrial Park

SN58YF

Frankland Road

SN56HP

Jewel Close

SN58RH

Uxbridge Road

SN56BJ

Carey Close

SN58NS

Hopton Close

SN56DT

Holbein Square

SN56AE

Tyndale Path

SN56HS

Titchfield Close

SN58JZ

Truro Path

SN58LW

Beaumaris Road

SN58NR

Langdale Drive

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/01/2026.