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SN5 8AP

Speresholt

Mannington and Western

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Overview

Postcode SN5 8AP is located in an urban city, within the Mannington and Western ward of Swindon in the South West region, and forms part of the Freshbrook South & Toothill area. It has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 36.3 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 South & Toothill is £47,498 per year. The nearest station is Swindon (Wilts), about 1.7 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Mayenden Park.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
36
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
17.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

6/10

Freshbrook South & Toothill has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,237 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 43% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

3/10

Freshbrook South & Toothill has a low crime rate, with approximately 36.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

17.9%

Approximately 17.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 29.8% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Freshbrook South & Toothill is £47,498 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 145 ft away from SN5 8AP.

Flood risk

No risk

Freshbrook South & Toothill near SN5 8AP 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 1.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SN5 8AP
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.1 miMayenden ParkMediumWalking directions to Mayenden Park
0.2 miFolly ParkSmallWalking directions to Folly Park

Area Profile

Population
333
Population density
3,070.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
22.06(-34%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.38(-30%)
Other theft
3.24(-42%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.24(-50%)
Public order
2.6(-60%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
206
61.68%
Indian
25
7.49%
Other White
25
7.49%
White and Black African (mixed)
10
2.99%
African
9
2.69%
Total population: 334

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
56
21.96%
No qualifications
52
20.39%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
42
16.47%
Level 3 (A level)
41
16.08%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
38
14.9%
Total 16+ residents: 255

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
43
34.96%
Owns with a mortgage
38
30.89%
Social rents from council
20
16.26%
Private landlord or letting agency
17
13.82%
Other forms of private rent
3
2.44%
Total households: 123

Property prices in Mannington and Western

Median price£213,000
Price per sq ft£263
Sales (last 12 months)151
Typical range (middle 50%)£161K – £250K

Based on 151 recent sales, the median property price is £213,000 (about £263 per square foot) in Mannington and Western area, with individual transactions ranging from £58,000 up to £435,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Mannington and Western over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached9£335,000£333
Semi-Detached10£258,750£306
Terraced86£228,000£273
Flats46£141,750£229

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Mannington and Western

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Mannington and Western.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£245,000£147,500£180,000£171,000
2017£271,000£157,500£205,000£170,500
2018£303,000£145,000£210,000£183,000
2019£258,500£136,000£200,000£170,000
2020£261,000£133,625£200,000£180,000
2021£296,500£135,000£211,500£190,000
2022£348,650£148,000£250,500£224,500
2023£325,000£150,225£237,500£218,000
2024£366,000£150,750£246,250£220,000
2025£338,500£147,625£261,800£229,000
2026£400,000£142,500£250,000£217,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Mannington and Western.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Mannington and Western.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£224£230£242£212
2017£248£256£254£217
2018£276£219£257£221
2019£268£204£227£219
2020£274£219£265£220
2021£268£211£242£230
2022£341£225£318£280
2023£305£223£356£270
2024£327£240£361£272
2025£307£235£320£274
2026£347£231£279£268
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Mannington and Western.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Mannington and Western in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SN5 8AP.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SN5 8AP
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
31 Oct 20256, Speresholt, Swindon, SN5 8APTerracedFreehold£220,000
23 Jan 20267, Colchester Close, Swindon, SN5 8AGTerracedFreehold£225,000
31 Oct 202539, Colchester Close, Swindon, SN5 8AGSemi-DetachedFreehold£205,000
16 Apr 202545, Warneford Close, Swindon, SN5 8AWTerracedFreehold£227,000
26 Sept 20253, Beaulieu Close, Swindon, SN5 8AQFlatsLeasehold£96,500

Schools

In the SN5 8AP postcode area, located within Freshbrook South & Toothill, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SN5 8AP
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryHazelwood AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.6 miSecondaryThe Deanery CE AcademyFree schools

Special Measures

0.6 miSecondaryThe Deanery CofE AcademyFree schools

N/A

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SN5 8AP

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SN5 8AP
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miTesco ExpressToothill Village Centre, Toothill, Swindon, SN5 8DAWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.3 miM&S FoodhallWootton Bassett Road, Swindon, SN5 8WAWalking directions to M&S Foodhall

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 8AP, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Kevin David Small

Mannington and Western - Elected 2 May 2024

Labour and Co-operative 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 South & ToothillE02003233
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Swindon 022FE01015571
Police ForceWiltshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SN5 8AP

Is SN5 8AP (Freshbrook South & Toothill) safe?

The area around SN5 8AP records about 36 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 8AP?

The median sale price around SN5 8AP in Freshbrook South & Toothill is £213,000 (about £263 per square foot) based on 151 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SN5 8AP?

There are 9 schools close to SN5 8AP, including Hazelwood Academy (Good), The Deanery CE Academy (Special Measures) and The Deanery CofE Academy. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around SN5 8AP?

SN5 8AP scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,237 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SN5 8AP (Freshbrook South & Toothill) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Swindon South covering SN5 8AP is Heidi Alexander (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Kevin David Small (Labour and Co-operative 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.