Postcode SN5 8HB 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 South & Toothill area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 87.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Freshbrook South & Toothill is £47,498 per year. The nearest station is Swindon (Wilts) located about 1.9 miles away. There are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, closest medium park is Toothill Park.
Freshbrook South & Toothill has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,442 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 14% most deprived areas in England.
Freshbrook South & Toothill has a high crime rate, with approximately 87.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 12.8% 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.
The average income per household in Freshbrook South & Toothill is £47,498 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SN5 8HB.
Freshbrook South & Toothill near SN5 8HB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Swindon (Wilts) located about 1.9 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Toothill Park | Medium | Walking directions to Toothill Park |
| 0.3 mi | Mayenden Park | Medium | Walking directions to Mayenden Park |
| 0.2 mi | Folly Park | Small | Walking directions to Folly Park |
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)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 44 | £359,000 |
| Flats | 3 | £148,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 30 | £236,000 |
| Terraced | 52 | £218,500 |
10 year median price trend in Lydiard and Freshbrook
In the SN5 8HB postcode area, located within Freshbrook South & Toothill, there are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SN5 8HB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | Toothill Village Centre, Toothill, Swindon, SN5 8DA | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.4 mi | Asda | Whitehill Way, Swindon, SN5 7DL | Walking directions to Asda |
Annual council tax rates for Swindon district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/01/2026.