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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

SN56EH

Mulcaster Avenue

SN58JG

Westminster Road

SN56BT

Audley Close

SN56PE

Lydiard and Freshbrook

SN58YZ

Clearwater Business Park

SN58RL

Godolphin Close

SN56ET

Hampton Drive

SN58HQ

Luddesdown Road

SN58HP

Harlech Close

SN56BL

King Henry Drive

SN58LZ

Cromwell

SN56HS

Titchfield Close

SN56EX

Hampton Drive

SN56BS

Volpe Close

SN58HU

White Castle

SN58PU

Crawford Close

SN58QF

Pendennis Road

SN58RW

Godolphin Close

SN56JZ

Boleyn Close

SN58NJ

Turnham Green

SN56EQ

Parham Walk

SN56BW

Loughborough Close

SN56DA

Lineacre Close

SN56HT

Askew Close

SN56AL

Bosworth Road

SN58LG

Edington Close

SN58QH

Pendennis Road

SN56EW

Thurney Drive

SN56AH

Chandos Close

SN56AX

Hampton Court

SN56BH

Carey Close

SN56AR

Rycote Close

SN56AA

Brandon Close

SN58PB

Gainsborough Way

SN58JE

Westminster Road

SN58JR

Tintagel Close

SN58QS

Bevil

SN56JF

Sheen Close

SN58QY

Lanhydrock Close

SN58PQ

Castle Dore

SN58RP

Godolphin Close

SN58LJ

Beaumaris Road

SN58LD

Stamford Close

SN58PY

Cottington Close

SN58LP

Rowton Heath Way

SN58RE

Kimbolton Close

SN58QR

Desborough

SN58JB

Tintagel Close

SN56EY

Hampton Drive

SN58QQ

Gainsborough Way

SN56JB

Simnel Close

SN56BP

Clinton Close

SN56EF

Monteagle Close

SN56JA

Sudeley Way

SN56DS

Holbein Walk

SN58YU

Frankland Road

SN58HS

Rhuddlan

SN58RT

Uxbridge Road

SN58YF

Frankland Road

SN58QU

Wakefield Close

SN58HT

Harlech Close

SN58QL

Symonds

SN58AU

Frankland Road

SN58JY

Bellver

SN58PA

Newbury Drive

SN58PX

Cottington Close

SN58NY

Lambert Close

SN58JF

Westminster Road

SN58PT

Crawford Close

SN58LY

Village Centre

SN58JP

Cowdrey Close

SN56AW

Marney Road

SN58JA

Clare Walk

SN56HB

Bancroft Close

SN56QR

Lydiard and Freshbrook

SN56DG

Holbein Court

SN58JT

Bellver

SN58RQ

Uxbridge Road

SN56BY

Tyburn Close

SN58NZ

Grantham Close

SN58NH

Liskeard Way

SN58HJ

Luddesdown Road

SN56AT

Whitehill Way

SN58NR

Langdale Drive

SN56BF

Eltham Close

SN58HD

Belsay

SN56JN

Campion Gate

SN58NS

Hopton Close

SN56AG

Chandos Close

SN56HF

Hampton Drive

SN56BE

Ascham Road

SN58RJ

Uxbridge Road

SN56EA

Sudeley Way

SN58HA

Belsay

SN56DJ

Holbein Place

SN58LQ

Beaumaris Road

SN56HJ

Ferrers Drive

SN56DL

Holbein Court

SN58LE

Stamford Close

SN56AS

Gerard Walk

Data Sources

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