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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

SN58PJ

Kilsyth Close

SN58QP

Fowey

SN58QS

Bevil

SN56AY

Otford Close

SN56JD

Lumley Close

SN56JF

Sheen Close

SN58NB

Barkstead Close

SN58HU

White Castle

SN58NX

Newark Close

SN58YU

Frankland Road

SN56BY

Tyburn Close

SN56JA

Sudeley Way

SN58JA

Clare Walk

SN58QL

Symonds

SN56EB

Bradenham Road

SN56ED

Hillyard Close

SN56JL

Warbeck Gate

SN58LF

Edington Close

SN58LR

Grosmont Drive

SN56JZ

Boleyn Close

SN58JQ

Clare Walk

SN58UD

Frankland Road

SN58PL

Gainsborough Way

SN58QD

Pendennis Road

SN58ND

Irston Way

SN58NH

Liskeard Way

SN56BS

Volpe Close

SN56EP

Thurney Drive

SN56EQ

Parham Walk

SN56QR

Lydiard and Freshbrook

SN58NT

Roundway Down

SN58NU

Worsley Road

SN56BW

Loughborough Close

SN56EZ

Babington Park

SN58RD

Gainsborough Way

SN58RP

Godolphin Close

SN58HB

Belsay

SN58HY

White Castle

SN56BX

Lisle Close

SN56HX

Bale Close

SN58PR

Crawford Close

SN58RE

Kimbolton Close

SN56AA

Brandon Close

SN56AF

Chandos Close

SN56JG

Eworth Close

SN56JH

Bindon Close

SN58NN

Edgehill

SN58RA

Ashburnham Close

SN56EH

Mulcaster Avenue

SN56HH

Chancellor Close

SN58JH

Corfe Road

SN58QE

Fleetwood Court

SN56EX

Hampton Drive

SN56JY

Parr Close

SN58LP

Rowton Heath Way

SN58PB

Gainsborough Way

SN56HE

Devereux Close

SN56JE

Paulet Close

SN58NP

Langdale Drive

SN56DZ

Darcey Close

SN56HZ

Sudeley Way

SN56JQ

Byrd Close

SN58PG

Bloomsbury Close

SN58RB

Basingstoke Close

SN56BH

Carey Close

SN58JS

Rochester Close

SN58LL

Yarmouth Close

SN58PA

Newbury Drive

SN58QA

Chalgrove Field

SN58QY

Lanhydrock Close

SN58LT

Hexham Close

SN58PY

Cottington Close

SN58QW

Leven

SN56BQ

Tallis Walk

SN56DS

Holbein Walk

SN56HF

Hampton Drive

SN56HQ

Whitgift Close

SN58QN

Nantwich

SN56DA

Lineacre Close

SN56EG

Mulcaster Avenue

SN58HX

White Castle

SN58HZ

Harlech Close

SN58LD

Stamford Close

SN58PE

Selby Crescent

SN56AQ

Chandos Close

SN56EU

Hampton Drive

SN58AU

Frankland Road

SN58HL

Luddesdown Road

SN56BP

Clinton Close

SN56QU

Lydiard and Freshbrook

SN58JY

Bellver

SN58HR

Harlech Close

SN58JU

Bellver

SN58YZ

Clearwater Business Park

SN56BD

Bainbridge Close

SN58PH

Castle Dore

SN58UY

Great Western Way

SN56DQ

Holbein Mews

SN56EF

Monteagle Close

SN58HQ

Luddesdown Road

Data Sources

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