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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 average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 75 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 12% below the South West average of 85 per 1,000. 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

Median price£270,000
Price per sq ft£341
Sales (last 12 months)115
Typical range (middle 50%)£225K – £331K

Based on 115 recent sales, the median property price is £270,000 (about £341 per square foot) in Lydiard and Freshbrook area, with individual transactions ranging from £145,000 up to £475,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Lydiard and Freshbrook over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached40£350,000£350
Semi-Detached33£255,000£345
Terraced42£225,000£339

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Lydiard and Freshbrook

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Lydiard and Freshbrook.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£261,000£90,000£203,000£170,000
2017£277,000£145,500£217,750£173,000
2018£285,000£110,000£196,500£179,000
2019£272,500£86,500£216,000£177,500
2020£304,000£119,500£235,000£179,000
2021£320,000£100,000£227,000£190,000
2022£350,000£111,000£255,000£215,000
2023£345,000£180,000£269,000£223,000
2024£356,500£159,625£267,500£216,500
2025£359,000£148,000£251,000£222,000
2026£338,750£270,000£225,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Lydiard and Freshbrook.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Lydiard and Freshbrook.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£264£243£267£260
2017£271£254£262£262
2018£278£275£261£271
2019£258£244£271£254
2020£265£292£263£271
2021£287£208£294£284
2022£346£234£322£336
2023£322£335£361£321
2024£327£352£350£312
2025£340£263£345£328
2026£346£363£321
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Lydiard and Freshbrook.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.