Haydon Wick
Swindon 004 · 5 sub-areas · 6,768 residents
Swindon 004 is a quieter, largely owner-occupied corner of Swindon, home to around 6,800 people and skewing noticeably older than the town average. A typical two-bedroom home lets for roughly £975 a month — modestly below the UK median for a 2-bed — and more than eight in ten households own their home outright or with a mortgage, making this one of the most settled parts of the borough.
Haydon Wick is a green, lower-density part of Swindon — parks within walking distance of most addresses, a slower weekday rhythm, and a population skewed toward longer-tenure households rather than transient renters. The population skews older, with a long-settled feel and a high share of retirees; 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 Haydon Wick?
2 parks and 4 playgrounds are within five minutes' walk, so greenspace is reliably close at hand; The streets feel safe by national standards — police-recorded crime is well below the country-wide median; 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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Haydon Wick in Swindon
Living in Haydon Wick
This part of Swindon sits firmly at the settled, suburban end of the town's housing spectrum. The population of around 6,800 leans older — over a quarter of residents are 65 or above, and the 50–64 age group makes up another 23%, which is well above what you'd expect in most English neighbourhoods. That shapes the feel of the area: quieter streets, higher owner-occupation, fewer late-night venues.
On cost, this is one of the more affordable corners of Swindon. A one-bedroom home averages around £810 a month, a two-bedroom roughly £975, and a three-bedroom around £1,200. That 2-bed figure sits slightly below the UK median, which is rare in the South West. Rents have risen about 3% over the past year — steady, but not the sharp jumps seen in some nearby commuter towns. Council tax runs to around £2,440 a year at Band D.
Ownership dominates here in a way that's unusual even by Swindon's standards. Around 82% of households own their home — only 12% rent privately, and just over 6% are in social housing. The degree-qualification share, at 23%, is slightly below the national average, and the ethnic diversity index at 13 points to a predominantly white British population (around 90% UK-born).
For transport, the nearest mainline rail station is roughly 3 kilometres away — around a 38-minute walk, so most people drive or cycle. Public transport use is low at just 3% of commuters. The rail commute to London takes about 85 minutes. Nearly a third of residents work from home, which helps explain why the area suits people who've already sorted their commute question. Gigabit broadband covers 100% of premises, so remote working is well supported. See the streets and sub-areas below for more detail on specific pockets.
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Frequently asked
- Is Swindon 004 a nice place to live?
- It's a quiet, settled part of Swindon that suits people looking for stability over buzz. Owner-occupation is very high at around 82%, crime is well below the national average, and greenspace is within a short walk for most residents. It's not the place for nightlife or a young professional scene, but for families and older residents it works well.
- What is the rent in Swindon 004?
- A one-bedroom home runs around £810 a month, a two-bedroom roughly £975, and a three-bedroom around £1,200. These are estimates scaled from council-level data using local sale prices. Rents rose about 3.3% over the past year.
- Is Swindon 004 safe?
- Yes, relatively. Crime runs at around 49 incidents per 1,000 residents a year, which is well below the UK national rate of roughly 80. The area scores in the eighth deprivation decile, meaning it's among the less deprived parts of the borough, and the older, owner-occupied character of the neighbourhood tends to keep crime low.
- What's the commute from Swindon 004 to central London?
- The rail commute to London takes around 85 minutes. The nearest mainline station is about 3 kilometres away, so you'll need a car or bike to get there — it's too far to walk comfortably. Around a third of residents work from home, and 100% gigabit broadband means remote working is a realistic option.
- Who lives in Swindon 004?
- Mostly older, settled owner-occupiers. Over a quarter of residents are 65 or above, and another 23% are in the 50–64 bracket. Around 82% own their home. It's a predominantly UK-born population with a relatively low diversity index, and about 30% of households are single-person — likely reflecting older residents living alone.
- What schools are near Swindon 004?
- There are 88 schools within typical catchment distance, but only around 49% are rated Good or Outstanding — well below the national average. That said, the nearest Outstanding-rated school is just 385 metres away, so families who can access that catchment are in a strong position. Check admission boundaries early.
- How affordable is buying a home in Swindon 004?
- More affordable than most of southern England. The median house price is around £298,000, and the deposit-to-savings ratio sits at about 4.5 years — meaning a typical buyer could save a deposit in roughly four and a half years. That compares favourably to many South West and South East markets.