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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 75 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
75
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
40.33(+21%)
Anti-social behaviour
18.53(+24%)
Public order
8.99(+37%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.54(+16%)
Shoplifting
5.72(-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 137 recent sales, the median property price is £260,000 in Lydiard and Freshbrook area, with individual transactions ranging from £148,000 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
Detached48£354,500
Flats2£148,750
Semi-Detached39£250,000
Terraced48£223,500

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

SN56BB

Woollaton Close

SN56DU

Holbein Close

SN58PF

Langport Close

SN56AY

Otford Close

SN58RD

Gainsborough Way

SN58HH

Icomb Close

SN58JZ

Truro Path

SN58PW

Rowton Heath Way

SN58HL

Luddesdown Road

SN56BA

Sudeley Way

SN56DN

Holbein Close

SN56BQ

Tallis Walk

SN58LL

Yarmouth Close

SN58HX

White Castle

SN56AQ

Chandos Close

SN56BX

Lisle Close

SN58LT

Hexham Close

SN58JH

Corfe Road

SN56EB

Bradenham Road

SN58JU

Bellver

SN56JG

Eworth Close

SN56JQ

Byrd Close

SN56DD

Holinshed Place

SN381QH

Lydiard and Freshbrook

SN58JN

Corfe Road

SN56HG

Cabot Drive

SN58YW

Euroway Industrial Park

SN58PR

Crawford Close

SN58NW

Langdale Drive

SN58NE

Ripple Field

SN58QA

Chalgrove Field

SN58PZ

Gainsborough Way

SN58LN

Freshbrook Way

SN56AD

Chartley Green

SN58JS

Rochester Close

SN56EJ

Poynings Way

SN58QE

Fleetwood Court

SN56AB

Rochford Close

SN56AP

Rycote Close

SN56HY

Mildmay Close

SN58YG

Frankland Road

SN58NL

Liskeard Way

SN56BJ

Carey Close

SN56HA

Bonner Close

SN56EP

Thurney Drive

SN56DZ

Darcey Close

SN56ER

Haddon Close

SN56HN

Grange Park Way

SN58JJ

Alnwick

SN58NQ

Chudleigh

SN58PE

Selby Crescent

SN58QT

Leslie Close

SN56AN

Marney Road

SN58JX

Bellver

SN58NG

Adwalton Close

SN58LS

Wareham Close

SN56AE

Tyndale Path

SN58QN

Nantwich

SN56HQ

Whitgift Close

SN58QD

Pendennis Road

SN58LR

Grosmont Drive

SN58ND

Irston Way

SN58PP

Crawford Close

SN58LF

Edington Close

SN56DF

Holbein Close

SN58NU

Worsley Road

SN56EG

Mulcaster Avenue

SN56BN

Sidney Close

SN58PS

Crawford Close

SN58NN

Edgehill

SN58RN

Godolphin Close

SN58PH

Castle Dore

SN58RU

Frankland Road

SN56QU

Lydiard and Freshbrook

SN58NF

Winwick Road

SN58PD

Gainsborough Way

SN56AU

Oatlands

SN58HB

Belsay

SN58JL

Corfe Road

SN58LW

Beaumaris Road

SN56HX

Bale Close

SN58RB

Basingstoke Close

SN58RR

Winstanley Close

SN56EN

Sudeley Way

SN56DR

Holbein Square

SN56DQ

Holbein Mews

SN58QX

Wentworth Park

SN58PN

Rowton Heath Way

SN56JY

Parr Close

SN56DH

Holbein Court

SN56JH

Bindon Close

SN56JX

Cleves Close

SN56BG

Ascham Road

SN56BU

Camden Close

SN56DT

Holbein Square

SN58PL

Gainsborough Way

SN56ED

Hillyard Close

SN58HY

White Castle

SN56JE

Paulet Close

SN58QW

Leven

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.