Somerford Close is in Swindon and in Thamesdown district. SN2 5BP is located in the Penhill and Upper Stratton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of North Swindon. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Somerford Close, Swindon, SN2 5BP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: SN2 5DR, SN2 5BX, SN2 5BN, SN2 5DS, SN2 5BW, SN2 5AB, SN2 7AH, SN2 5DJ, SN2 5EW.

Somerford Close Street Report

Property Prices

Average property prices on Somerford 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 5BP

Average Price
£253,288
Semi-Detached
£253,288
Terraced
no sales
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Somerford Close

Average Price
£286,800
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
no sales
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Somerford CloseStreet

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2023
18 Somerford Close, Swindon, Swindon
Semi-Detached, an established residential building 		£260,0002023-04-19 £251,432
24 Somerford Close, Swindon, Swindon
Semi-Detached, an established residential building 		£252,0002022-09-09 £249,833
14 Somerford Close, Swindon, Swindon
Semi-Detached, an established residential building 		£255,0002022-08-18 £257,392
13 Somerford Close, Swindon, Swindon
Semi-Detached, an established residential building 		£225,0002022-01-14 £248,989
28 Somerford Close, Swindon, Swindon
Semi-Detached, an established residential building 		£212,5002021-07-16 £247,757

Schools

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
1out of 4Seven Fields Primary School
Leigh Road, Penhill SN2 5DE 		434 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
3out of 4Beechcroft Infant School
Beechcroft Road, Upper Stratton SN2 7QE 		747 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
3out of 4Greenmeadow Primary School
Pen Close, Greenmeadow SN25 3LW 		1,189 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
3out of 4St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Swindon
Davenwood, Upper Stratton SN2 7LL 		1,369 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
2out of 4Ruskin Junior School
Wordsworth Drive, Upper Stratton SN2 7NG 		1,563 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
2out of 4Kingsdown School
Hyde Rd, Stratton St Margaret SN2 7SH 		1,513 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
3out of 4Nova Hreod Academy
Akers Way, Moredon SN2 2NQ 		2,504 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
3out of 4St Joseph's Catholic College
Ocotal Way, SN3 3LR 		3,166 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
1out of 4Abbey Park School
The Learning Campus, Redhouse Way SN25 2ND 		3,513 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
1out of 4UTC Swindon
Bristol Street, SN1 5ET 		3,527 yd University technical college No Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
- not ratedNew College Swindon
New College Drive, SN3 1AH 		4,114 yd Further education Not Applicable 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 		1,158 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
1out of 4St Luke's Academy
Cricklade Road, SN2 7AS 		495 yd Academy special sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School
3out of 4Crowdys Hill School
Jefferies Avenue, SN2 7HJ 		1,144 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
3out of 4EOTAS Swindon
Ferndale Road, Ferndale SN2 1HL 		2,315 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School
- not ratedHorizons College
Segal Centre, Stratton Road SN1 2PN 		2,596 yd Special post 16 institution Not Applicable Mixed More About School
4out of 4Uplands School
The Learning Campus, Tadpole Lane SN25 2NB 		3,629 yd Academy special converter 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
Mamas CafeSt Lukes School, Cricklade Road376 yd
Penhill Free CafeJohn Moulton Hall, Penhill Drive387 yd
Kell's KitchenPinetrees Community Centre, The Circle882 yd
ShinepinehurstPinetrees Community Centre, The Circle894 yd
Beechcroft Library188 Beechcroft Road, Swindon902 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
The Moonrakers551 Cricklade Road, Swindon291 yd
Deers Leap141 Penhill Drive, Penhill592 yd
The Bakers ArmsBakers Arms, 121 Beechcroft Road674 yd
Stratton St Margaret Royal British Legion ClubSt Philips Road, Stratton St Margaret748 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
T&S FAST FOOD LTD T/A Mr Cod537 Cricklade Road, Swindon477 yd
KFC13 Clive Parade, Pinehurst539 yd
Pizza Hut10A Clive Parade, Pinehurst545 yd
Oriental Express8 Clive Parade, Pinehurst551 yd
Sammy's Kebab & Burger House11 Clive Parade, Pinehurst551 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Midcounties Co-operative533 Cricklade Road, Swindon477 yd
The Midcounties Co-operative204-206 Beechcroft Road, Swindon914 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Penhill Recreation Ground
Hillary Close 		grass pitches398 yd
St Lukes School
CRICKLADE ROAD 		grass pitches, health and fitness suite447 yd
Swindon Academy (Closed)
Headlands Grove 		grass pitches, health and fitness suite553 yd
Sevenfields Primary School (Closed)
Leigh Road 		555 yd
Esprit Centre
THE ESPIRIT CENTRE THE ESPIRIT CENTRE HEADLANDS GROVE 		grass pitches632 yd
Seven Fields Primary School
LEIGH ROAD 		grass pitches687 yd
Nalgo Sports Association
CRICKLADE ROAD 		grass pitches, tennis courts709 yd
Crowdys Hill School (Jbfc)
JEFFERIES AVENUE 		grass pitches1,088 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 speed82.2 Mbit/s
Average download speed174 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed15.4 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed50 Mbit/s

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

Safety

Is Somerford Close Street dangerous?

In 2023, 361 crimes were reported near Somerford Close . Only 29% of streets in the UK are more dangerous. This street can be considered not safe. The most common type of crime was violence and sexual offences. Crime rate was measured within a 0.5 mile radius of SN2 5BP.

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

Crime Statistics

All Crimes 361
Violence And Sexual Offences 164
Anti Social Behaviour 64
Criminal Damage And Arson 30
Public Order 23
Shoplifting 20
Burglary 13
Possession Of Weapons 11
Other Theft 10
Drugs 10
Vehicle Crime 5
Bicycle Theft 3
Robbery 3
Theft From The Person 3
Other Crime 2

List of latest crimes

List of latest crimes committed within a 0.5 mile radius of the center of SN2 5BP.

MonthCrime TypeOutcomeLocationDistance
2023-12Violence and sexual offencesUnder investigationOn or near Fyfield Avenue531 yd
2023-12Anti-social behaviourOn or near Lacock Road229 yd
2023-12DrugsUnable to prosecute suspectOn or near Charlton Close375 yd
2023-12Anti-social behaviourOn or near Charlton Close375 yd
2023-12Anti-social behaviourOn or near Charlton Close375 yd
2023-12Anti-social behaviourOn or near A4311475 yd
2023-12Possession of weaponsAwaiting court outcomeOn or near A4311475 yd
2023-12Violence and sexual offencesUnder investigationOn or near Newton Way229 yd
2023-12Public orderUnder investigationOn or near Penhill Drive385 yd
2023-12Anti-social behaviourOn or near Penhill Drive385 yd

Employment

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee88
Retired54
Part-Time Employee27
Long-Term Sick or disabled27
Self-Employed20
Student (economically inactive)17
Looking after home or family16
Unemployed7
Other6
Full-Time Student (with or without job)3

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles23
Education10
Manufacturing10
Construction9
Human health and social work activities9
Other7
Transport and storage7
Administrative and support service activities4
Accommodation and food service activities4
Information and communication4
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities2
Professional, scientific and technical activities1
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security1
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply 1
Financial and insurance activities1

People

Gender

Female153
Male167

Partnership Status

Single103
Married: Opposite sex95
Civil partnership: Same sex4
Separated9
Divorced33
Widowed19

Health

Very good health126
Good health96
Fair health68
Bad health20
Very bad health10

Education and Qualifications

No qualifications71
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 42
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels 58
Apprenticeship13
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels 30
Degree or Similar 40
Other11

Culture

Ethnic Group

Chinese1
Indian8
Other Asian5
Black African4
Mixed White and Caribbean9
White277
Other15

Country of Birth

United Kingdom265
European Union20
Africa5
Middle East and Asia23
The Americas and the Caribbean4
Oceania1

Length of Residence

Born in the UK265
10+ Years29
5-10 Years6
2-5 Years8
Less than 2 years13

Passport Held

United Kingdom207
Italy1
Portugal5
Poland10
Other EU countries3
South and Eastern Africa4
Eastern Asia1
Southern Asia8
Central and South America4
No passport held78

Religion

No religion172
Christian121
Buddhist1
Hindu19
Other religion3
Not answered5
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