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What's it like to live in Swindon?

An overview of Swindon around SN1 1DGschools, safety, transport, health services and what's within walking distance, drawn from official UK data.

SwindonBuilt on official UK data

Overall area score

30/ 100

Lower

A summary of the topics below. Always read the detail — one strong or weak section can move the overall figure.

How Swindon scores

Each score summarises official data for that topic, out of 100. Sections we don't yet have data for are left out rather than shown as zero.

Safety

1/ 100

Lower

Schools

72/ 100

Good

Environment

43/ 100

Moderate

Health

3/ 100

Lower

What's around Swindon

Counts and nearest examples within the local area, from official UK datasets.

Schools

  • Schools nearby20
  • Rated Good16
  • Requires improvement1
  • Closest: UTC Swindon · Secondary · Ofsted Requires Improvement

Health & NHS

  • GP surgeries3nearest Whalebridge Practice
  • Dentists3nearest Ambience Dental Practice
  • Pharmacies3nearest Swindon Health Centre Pharmacy Ltd
  • Hospitals3nearest Ridgeway Hospital

Getting around

  • Bus stops3nearest Symonds · 2.4 miles
  • Train stations1nearest Swindon · 110 m

Everyday amenities

  • Food shops4nearest W H Smith Swindon Rail · 110 m
  • Restaurants & cafés4nearest Great Western Railway · 40 m
  • Pubs & bars4nearest Queens Tap · 40 m
  • Parks & green spaces6nearest Public Park Or Garden · 660 m
  • Banks & ATMs3nearest NatWest Swindon · 290 m

Local context

Environmental and civic details recorded for Swindon in public datasets.

Air quality
Good
Green space
Low
Ward
Central
Council
Swindon
MP
Heidi Alexander
Listed buildings within 500 m
35

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Figures are compiled from official public UK datasets and describe the area around SN1 1DG. They are for general information only and are not legal, financial, planning or surveying advice — always carry out your own due diligence.