Postcode SN5 8YG 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 low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 15.8 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 2.7 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest small park is Bloomsbury Park.
Freshbrook South & Toothill has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 27,560 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 16% least deprived areas in England.
Freshbrook South & Toothill has a very low crime rate, with approximately 15.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 2.6% 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.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 206 ft away from SN5 8YG.
Freshbrook South & Toothill near SN5 8YG has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Swindon (Wilts) located about 2.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Bloomsbury Park | Small | Walking directions to Bloomsbury Park |
| 0.3 mi | The Fort Park | Small | Walking directions to The Fort 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 8YG postcode area, located within Freshbrook South & Toothill, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SN5 8YG
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | BP Shop | Great Western Way, Swindon, SN5 8UY | Walking directions to BP Shop |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | Uxbridge Road, Swindon, SN5 8LY | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.4 mi | Londis | Great Western Way, Wiltshire, SN5 8UB | Walking directions to Londis |
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: 16/01/2026.