Moving to Swindon
Wiltshire, England
Getting around
GWR services from Swindon station to London Paddington. Good road links via the M4 motorway. Thamesdown bus services across the town.
Commute to London: 55 minutes by train
Key neighbourhoods
Old Town
~£310,000Historic hilltop area above the town centre with period properties, independent shops, and a village atmosphere.
Wroughton
~£330,000Village on the southern edge with a rural feel, good schools, and access to the Ridgeway footpath.
Coate Water
~£280,000Residential area near the country park and lake, popular with families wanting green space and nature.
West Swindon
~£260,000Modern suburban area with the Shaw Ridge leisure complex, good schools, and affordable family housing.
Council tax
The Band D council tax rate in Swindon is £1,877 per year, set by Swindon Borough Council. Your actual bill depends on your property's valuation band (A–H).
Local tips
- Swindon offers some of the most affordable London commuting thanks to fast GWR trains.
- The STEAM museum in the old railway works tells the story of Swindon's GWR heritage.
- The Ridgeway, Britain's oldest road, passes just south of the town for excellent walking.
- McArthurGlen Designer Outlet is one of the largest in the UK.
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