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SN5 6HD

Grindal Drive

Lydiard and Freshbrook

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Overview

Postcode SN5 6HD is located in an urban city, within the Lydiard and Freshbrook ward of Swindon in the South West region, and forms part of the Freshbrook North & Grange Park area. It has very low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 36.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 57% below the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Freshbrook North & Grange Park is £59,389 per year. The nearest station is Swindon (Wilts), about 2.6 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
37
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
7.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

2/10

Freshbrook North & Grange Park has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 30,300 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 8% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

3/10

Freshbrook North & Grange Park has a low crime rate, with approximately 36.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

7.4%

Approximately 7.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 8.2% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

8/10

The average income per household in Freshbrook North & Grange Park is £59,389 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 142 ft away from SN5 6HD.

Flood risk

No risk

Freshbrook North & Grange Park near SN5 6HD has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Swindon (Wilts) located about 2.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
534
Population density
3,551 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
19.86(-41%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.77(-14%)
Burglary
4.26(+53%)
Other theft
3.55(-37%)
Public order
2.84(-57%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
445
83.18%
Other White
33
6.17%
Other
14
2.62%
Other Asian
11
2.06%
African
7
1.31%
Total population: 535

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
136
34.78%
Level 3 (A level)
84
21.48%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
69
17.65%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
45
11.51%
No qualifications
32
8.18%
Total 16+ residents: 391

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
85
44.74%
Owns outright
74
38.95%
Other social rented
12
6.32%
Private landlord or letting agency
11
5.79%
Shared ownership
6
3.16%
Total households: 190

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.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SN5 6HD.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SN5 6HD
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
01 Aug 202511, Simnel Close, Swindon, SN5 6JBDetachedFreehold£365,000
28 Feb 202540, Mulcaster Avenue, Swindon, SN5 6EHSemi-DetachedFreehold£265,000
04 Aug 20253, Mildmay Close, Swindon, SN5 6HYSemi-DetachedFreehold£312,000
13 Mar 202525, Mildmay Close, Swindon, SN5 6HYSemi-DetachedFreehold£210,000
10 Jul 20259, Bindon Close, Swindon, SN5 6JHDetachedFreehold£350,000

Schools

In the SN5 6HD postcode area, located within Freshbrook North & Grange Park, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SN5 6HD
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miSecondaryLydiard Park AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.3 miPrimaryTregoze Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.6 miPrimaryOliver Tomkins Church of England Infant and Nursery SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SN5 6HD

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SN5 6HD
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.5 miTesco ExpressUxbridge Road, Swindon, SN5 8LYWalking directions to Tesco Express

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Swindon district (2025-26).

Band A£1,545
Band B£1,803
Band C£2,060
Band D£2,318
Band E£2,833
Band F£3,348
Band G£3,863
Band H£4,635

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for SN5 6HD, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Leon Grother

Lydiard and Freshbrook - Elected 2 May 2024

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Heidi Alexander

Swindon South - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionSouth WestUKK
DistrictSwindonE06000030
Parliamentary ConstituencySwindon SouthE14001537
ParishWest SwindonE04012672
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Freshbrook North & Grange ParkE02003229
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Swindon 018AE01015499
Police ForceWiltshire
Postcode Introduced1986-04-01

Frequently asked questions about SN5 6HD

Is SN5 6HD (Freshbrook North & Grange Park) safe?

The area around SN5 6HD records about 37 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across South West as a whole the rate is about 85 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and public order.

What is the average house price near SN5 6HD?

The median sale price around SN5 6HD in Freshbrook North & Grange Park is £270,000 (about £341 per square foot) based on 115 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SN5 6HD?

There are 8 schools close to SN5 6HD, including Lydiard Park Academy (Good), Tregoze Primary School (Good) and Oliver Tomkins Church of England Infant and Nursery School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around SN5 6HD?

SN5 6HD scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 30,300 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SN5 6HD (Freshbrook North & Grange Park) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Swindon South covering SN5 6HD is Heidi Alexander (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Leon Grother (Labour Party).

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.