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SN5 8PY

Cottington Close

Lydiard and Freshbrook

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Detailed insights for SN5 8PY

Overview

Postcode SN5 8PY 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 high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 69.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 19% 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 2.4 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Toothill Park.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
69
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
73%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

8/10

Freshbrook South & Toothill has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,824 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 24% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Freshbrook South & Toothill has a high crime rate, with approximately 69.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

73%

Approximately 73.0% 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

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from SN5 8PY.

Flood risk

No risk

Freshbrook South & Toothill near SN5 8PY 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 2.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SN5 8PY
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miToothill ParkMediumWalking directions to Toothill Park
0.1 miBloomsbury ParkSmallWalking directions to Bloomsbury Park
0.2 miThe Fort ParkSmallWalking directions to The Fort Park

Area Profile

Population
242
Population density
5,758.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
33.59(+1%)
Anti-social behaviour
16.79(+13%)
Public order
12.21(+87%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.4(+29%)
Other theft
5.34(-5%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
184
75.72%
Other White
21
8.64%
Bangladeshi
7
2.88%
Other Asian
6
2.47%
Other
6
2.47%
Total population: 243

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
58
29.9%
Level 4+ (Degree)
35
18.04%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
33
17.01%
Level 3 (A level)
31
15.98%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
26
13.4%
Total 16+ residents: 194

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
76
68.47%
Owns with a mortgage
19
17.12%
Owns outright
5
4.5%
Other social rented
5
4.5%
Private landlord or letting agency
5
4.5%
Total households: 111

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 8PY.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SN5 8PY
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
28 Nov 20257, Cottington Close, Swindon, SN5 8PXTerracedFreehold£275,000
18 Feb 202567, Crawford Close, Swindon, SN5 8PRFlatsLeasehold£71,500
18 Feb 202567, Crawford Close, Swindon, SN5 8PRFlatsLeasehold£71,500
23 Jan 20264, Crawford Close, Swindon, SN5 8PTTerracedFreehold£255,000
10 Oct 202512, Crawford Close, Swindon, SN5 8PTTerracedFreehold£260,000

Schools

In the SN5 8PY postcode area, located within Freshbrook South & Toothill, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SN5 8PY
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryMillbrook Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

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

Good

0.4 miPrimaryOliver Tomkins Church of England Junior SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SN5 8PY
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miTesco ExpressUxbridge Road, Swindon, SN5 8LYWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.3 miBP ShopGreat Western Way, Swindon, SN5 8UYWalking directions to BP Shop

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 8PY, 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 South & ToothillE02003233
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Swindon 022CE01015503
Police ForceWiltshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SN5 8PY

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

The area around SN5 8PY records about 69 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 8PY?

The median sale price around SN5 8PY in Freshbrook South & Toothill is £270,000 (about £341 per square foot) based on 115 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SN5 8PY?

There are 7 schools close to SN5 8PY, including Millbrook Primary School (Good), Oliver Tomkins Church of England Infant and Nursery School (Good) and Oliver Tomkins Church of England Junior School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around SN5 8PY?

SN5 8PY scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,824 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Swindon South covering SN5 8PY 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.