Lichen Close is in Swindon and in Thamesdown district. SN2 2UA is located in the Haydon Wick electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of North Swindon. This postcode has been in use since 1988-03-01.
StreetScan combines information about Lichen Close, Swindon, SN2 2UA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: SN2 2TZ, SN2 2RD, SN2 2RJ, SN2 2RE, SN2 2TY, SN2 2RG, SN2 2SQ, SN2 2SZ, SN2 2RL.

Lichen Close Street Report

Property Prices

Average property prices on Lichen Close are based on 1 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Thamesdown.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

Estimated Average Property Prices for SN2 2UA

Average Price
£236,634
Semi-Detached
£325,641
Terraced
£212,899
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Lichen Close

Average Price
£219,417
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
no sales
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Lichen CloseStreet

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2023
1 Lichen Close, Swindon, Swindon
Terraced, an established residential building
£255,0002023-04-12 £244,388
4 Lichen Close, Swindon, Swindon
Terraced, an established residential building
£165,0002019-03-28 £202,687
4 Lichen Close, Swindon, Swindon
Terraced, an established residential building
£152,0002016-12-07 £198,887
2 Lichen Close, Swindon, Swindon
Terraced, an established residential building
£137,2502015-08-28 £199,188
1 Lichen Close, Swindon, Swindon
Terraced, an established residential building
£137,5002011-07-29 £251,391

Schools

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
4out of 4St Francis CofE Primary School
Aiken Road, Taw Hill SN25 1UH
724 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
3out of 4Haydonleigh Primary School
Haydon Court Drive, Haydon Wick SN25 1JP
992 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
4out of 4Haydon Wick Primary School
The Brow, Haydon Wick SN25 1HT
1,044 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
- not ratedOrchid Vale Primary School
Torun Way, Haydon End SN25 1UG
1,219 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School
4out of 4Moredon Primary School
Moredon Road, SN2 2JG
1,347 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
3out of 4Nova Hreod Academy
Akers Way, Moredon SN2 2NQ
1,476 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
1out of 4Abbey Park School
The Learning Campus, Redhouse Way SN25 2ND
1,924 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
- not ratedGreat Western Academy
William Morris Way, Tadpole Garden Village SN25 2PP
3,214 yd Free schools Not Applicable Mixed More About School
1out of 4UTC Swindon
Bristol Street, SN1 5ET
3,808 yd University technical college No Mixed More About School
3out of 4Bradon Forest School
The Peak, Purton SN5 4AT
3,817 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School

All-through

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
3out of 4Swindon Academy
Beech Avenue, SN2 1JR
2,732 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
3out of 4Brimble Hill Special School
Tadpole Lane, Redhouse SN25 2NB
1,800 yd Academy special converter Yes Mixed More About School
4out of 4Uplands School
The Learning Campus, Tadpole Lane SN25 2NB
2,056 yd Academy special converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
3out of 4EOTAS Swindon
Ferndale Road, Ferndale SN2 1HL
3,116 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School
- not ratedChurchward School
William Morris Way, SN25 2PP
3,509 yd Free schools special Not Applicable Mixed More About School
1out of 4St Luke's Academy
Cricklade Road, SN2 7AS
3,702 yd Academy special sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
In House CateringMaple Court, The Street723 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Moredon Social ClubMoredon Community Centre, The Street687 yd
Tawny OwlQueen Elizabeth Drive, Swindon763 yd
Fox And HoundsThe Fox And Hounds, 10 High Street999 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Happy Cod22 Taw Hill Village Centre, Aiken Road912 yd
Emperor's Kitchen184 Moredon Road, Moredon918 yd
Moredon Fish Bar186 Moredon Road, Moredon918 yd
Domino's PizzaUnit 1 Taw Hill Village Centre, Aiken Road921 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Midcounties Co-operative23 Taw Hill Village Centre, Aiken Road921 yd
MorrisonsThames Avenue, Haydon Wick1,084 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Haydon Wick Primary School
THE BROW
grass pitches931 yd
Herod Parkway School Sports Centre (Closed)
Akers Way
grass pitches, health and fitness suite933 yd
Haydonleigh Primary School
HAYDON COURT DRIVE
grass pitches937 yd
Nova Hreod Academy
Akers Way
grass pitches948 yd
Pembroke Gardens
Barton Road
grass pitches964 yd
Moredon Primary School
MOREDON ROAD
grass pitches969 yd

This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband 100.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband 100.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband 100.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband 100.0%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed69.8 Mbit/s
Average download speed85.7 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed200 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed200 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed18.1 Mbit/s
Average upload speed16.4 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed20 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Safety

Is Lichen Close Street dangerous?

In 2023, 124 crimes were reported near Lichen Close . 56% of streets in the UK are more dangerous. This street can be considered safe. The most common type of crime was violence and sexual offences. Crime rate was measured within a 0.5 mile radius of SN2 2UA.

Crime statistics are based on data provided by Home Office through data.police.uk under the Open Government Licence.

Crime Statistics

All Crimes 124
Violence And Sexual Offences 64
Anti Social Behaviour 24
Criminal Damage And Arson 13
Public Order 8
Other Theft 4
Vehicle Crime 3
Burglary 2
Drugs 2
Possession Of Weapons 1
Bicycle Theft 1
Robbery 1
Other Crime 1

List of latest crimes

List of latest crimes committed within a 0.5 mile radius of the center of SN2 2UA.

MonthCrime TypeOutcomeLocationDistance
2023-12Criminal damage and arsonUnder investigationOn or near Saffron Close517 yd
2023-12Violence and sexual offencesUnder investigationOn or near Avens Close382 yd
2023-12Violence and sexual offencesUnder investigationOn or near Moredon Park485 yd
2023-12Violence and sexual offencesUnder investigationOn or near Moredon Park485 yd
2023-12Violence and sexual offencesUnder investigationOn or near Moredon Park485 yd
2023-12Public orderUnder investigationOn or near Waterdown Close491 yd
2023-12Anti-social behaviourOn or near Waterdown Close491 yd
2023-12Anti-social behaviourOn or near Jasmine Close442 yd
2023-12Violence and sexual offencesUnder investigationOn or near Avens Close382 yd
2023-11Possession of weaponsUnder investigationOn or near Lynwood Grove339 yd

Employment

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee114
Part-Time Employee31
Retired27
Self-Employed22
Looking after home or family11
Unemployed6
Other4
Student (economically inactive)4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)4
Long-Term Sick or disabled3

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles41
Manufacturing19
Financial and insurance activities19
Construction16
Education12
Transport and storage12
Human health and social work activities11
Professional, scientific and technical activities11
Information and communication8
Administrative and support service activities7
Other6
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security6
Accommodation and food service activities5
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply 4
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities1

People

Gender

Female150
Male140

Partnership Status

Single81
Married: Opposite sex115
Married: Same sex2
Civil partnership: Opposite sex2
Separated7
Divorced16
Widowed2

Health

Very good health159
Good health94
Fair health28
Bad health8
Very bad health1

Education and Qualifications

No qualifications23
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 33
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels 37
Apprenticeship17
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels 48
Degree or Similar 59
Other9

Culture

Ethnic Group

Indian6
Other Asian2
Mixed White and Asian2
White275
Roma4
Other1

Country of Birth

United Kingdom257
European Union16
Middle East and Asia7
The Americas and the Caribbean7
Oceania2

Length of Residence

Born in the UK257
10+ Years11
5-10 Years10
2-5 Years11
Less than 2 years1

Passport Held

United Kingdom234
Ireland1
Italy1
Portugal2
Poland11
Romania4
Other EU countries1
Southern Asia1
Central and South America6
No passport held29

Religion

No religion138
Christian119
Hindu3
Sikh1
Other religion4
Not answered25