Broad Blunsdon, South Marston & Wanborough
Swindon 008 · 8 sub-areas · 15,406 residents
Swindon 008 is a largely residential part of Swindon, home to around 15,400 people. A typical two-bedroom home lets for about £974 a month — noticeably below the UK median for a 2-bed — and the area skews strongly towards owner-occupation, with nearly three in four households owning their home. It's a family-oriented patch with relatively low deprivation for a Swindon neighbourhood.
Broad Blunsdon, South Marston & Wanborough is a mid-density neighbourhood of Swindon in the South West region. It sits between busier and quieter parts of the local authority and isn't dominated by a single use — there's a mix of workplaces, housing and local services. The demographic profile leans family-aged, with a clear share of households with school-age children; most homes are owner-occupied, so turnover is low and many residents have been here a long time.
Overview
What's it like to live in Broad Blunsdon, South Marston & Wanborough?
Greenspace is reachable but isn't on the immediate doorstep — most residents walk a few blocks to reach a park; The streets feel safe by national standards — police-recorded crime is well below the country-wide median; Transport links are limited — a car or e-bike is a practical assumption for most regular trips; rents are roughly in line with the national norm, at around £1,082 a month for a typical home; gigabit broadband is effectively universal.
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Figures are aggregated across 8 sub-areas — population-weighted means for rates, sums for counts. Sources cited beneath each section.
Broad Blunsdon, South Marston & Wanborough in Swindon
Living in Broad Blunsdon, South Marston & Wanborough
This part of Swindon has a settled, family feel that sets it apart from the more transient inner areas closer to the town centre. Owner-occupation runs at around 73%, which is high even by Swindon standards, and the household mix reflects that — couples with children account for roughly three in ten households, well above what you'd expect in a city neighbourhood with more rental turnover.
Rents here sit at the more affordable end of what Swindon offers. A two-bedroom home runs about £974 a month, and a three-bedroom around £1,200 — figures that look reasonable against the UK national median for equivalent sizes. Council tax (Band D) comes to around £2,438 a year, which is broadly in line with the wider Swindon rate. Affordability isn't painless though: rent-to-take-home sits at around 50%, which means the typical renter here is spending half their net pay on housing.
The population skews slightly young-family. Around one in four residents is under 18 — that's a high share compared to many urban areas — and the 35–49 age bracket is also well represented at nearly 23%. Single-person households make up only about 18% of the total, reinforcing the family-dominated character. Just under 39% of residents hold a degree-level qualification, which is above the Swindon average.
Practically, the nearest mainline rail station is roughly 6.6 km away — about an 82-minute walk, so realistically you'll need a car or bus to reach it. Nearly half of residents commute by car, and a striking 44% work from home. The public-transport commuting share is very low at under 2%, so if you don't drive and need to commute daily, factor that in carefully. Gigabit broadband covers virtually the entire area, which partly explains why remote working is so common here. For sub-areas and street-level detail, see the streets and sub-areas listed below.
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Frequently asked
- Is Swindon 008 a nice place to live?
- It's a stable, family-oriented neighbourhood with high owner-occupation and relatively low deprivation. The trade-off is limited public transport — you'll almost certainly need a car — and the Ofsted picture for nearby schools is below the national average. If you work from home and want a settled residential feel, it suits well.
- What is the rent in Swindon 008?
- A one-bedroom typically runs around £809 a month, a two-bedroom around £974, and a three-bedroom around £1,200. These are estimates scaled from town-level data using local sale prices. Rents rose roughly 3.3% in the past year.
- Is Swindon 008 safe?
- Crime runs at roughly 83 incidents per 1,000 residents a year, just above the UK national rate of around 80. It's not a high-crime area — the low deprivation score and high owner-occupation both correlate with lower antisocial behaviour and more stable conditions.
- What's the commute from Swindon 008 to Swindon town centre?
- The nearest mainline rail station is about 6.6 km away, so most residents drive. Nearly 50% of commuters use a car and under 2% travel by public transport. Around 44% of residents work from home, which makes the limited public transport less of an issue for many.
- Who lives in Swindon 008?
- Mostly families and settled owner-occupiers. Around 25% of residents are under 18, couples with children account for 31% of households, and 73% of homes are owner-occupied. It's a relatively stable population with a degree-qualification share of nearly 39%.
- What schools are near Swindon 008?
- There are 51 schools within typical catchment distance, but only around 47% are rated Good or Outstanding — well below the national share of roughly 89%. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is approximately 4.7 km away. Check individual catchment boundaries before relying on the area average.
- How far is Swindon 008 from London by train?
- The public-transport journey to London takes around 129 minutes. Birmingham is roughly 184 minutes by public transport. Bear in mind the nearest mainline station is about 6.6 km away, so you'll need to factor in getting to the station first.