Mouldon Hill & Oakhurst
Swindon 026 · 6 sub-areas · 10,257 residents
Swindon 026 is a family-oriented part of Swindon, home to around 10,200 people and one of the more owner-occupied corners of the town. A typical two-bedroom home lets for about £975 a month — noticeably below the UK national median for a two-bed — and nearly three in four households own their property, giving the area a settled, residential feel.
Mouldon Hill & Oakhurst 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 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 Mouldon Hill & Oakhurst?
2 parks and 4 playgrounds are within five minutes' walk, so greenspace is reliably close at hand; there's effectively nothing within walking distance — eating out, drinking and shopping mean a drive; 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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Mouldon Hill & Oakhurst in Swindon
Living in Mouldon Hill & Oakhurst
This part of Swindon has a distinctly suburban character — the kind of neighbourhood where families put down roots rather than pass through. With over a quarter of residents under 18 and more than a third of households made up of couples with children, it skews younger and more family-focused than much of the wider South West region. The streets feel lived-in, the tenure mix is dominated by owner-occupiers, and the pace is quieter than Swindon's more central areas.
On cost, it sits at the affordable end of the Swindon market. Median rent across all property types is around £1,080 a month, and a two-bed runs roughly £975 — well under the UK national median of around £1,200 for the same size. If you're comparing to Reading, Bristol or Bath, you're looking at a substantial saving. The deposit hurdle is also relatively low: buyers here typically need around four and a half years of savings to reach a deposit, based on median local prices.
The demographic picture is fairly settled and homogeneous. Around 85% of residents were born in the UK, the diversity index is moderate, and the social housing share is low at under 5%. Degree-level qualifications sit at around 34% — close to the national average — and unemployment is modest at 3.4% of working-age residents on claimant counts. Resident and workplace salaries are almost identical at around £33,000, suggesting most people work close to where they live or commute out for similar pay.
For getting around, the car dominates — over half of residents drive to work, and public transport use is low at under 3%. The nearest mainline rail station is roughly 4.6 km away in a straight line, which works out to around a 57-minute walk or a short drive. Broadband coverage is excellent: 100% of premises can access gigabit speeds. See the streets and sub-areas below for more.
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Frequently asked
- Is Swindon 026 a nice place to live?
- It's a settled, family-oriented suburb with low crime, high owner-occupation, and good broadband. The trade-off is that you'll need a car — public transport is minimal and the rail station is a few kilometres away. For families who drive, it's a comfortable and affordable base in the South West.
- What is the rent in Swindon 026?
- A one-bed typically runs around £810 a month, a two-bed around £975, and a three-bed around £1,200. These are estimates scaled from Swindon-wide ONS data using local sale prices. All three are below the UK national median for equivalent property sizes.
- Is Swindon 026 safe?
- Yes, relatively. Crime runs at around 35.5 incidents per 1,000 residents a year — less than half the UK national rate of roughly 80 per 1,000. The area sits in the least deprived 15% of English neighbourhoods, which is consistent with the low crime picture.
- What's the commute from Swindon 026 to London?
- By public transport, plan on around 104 minutes to London. The nearest mainline rail station is roughly 4.6 km away — a short drive or a longer walk. Most residents here commute by car rather than public transport, so check the station access before relying on the train daily.
- Who lives in Swindon 026?
- Mostly families and owner-occupiers. Nearly 28% of residents are under 18, a third of households are couples with children, and nearly 72% own their home. It's one of the more settled, family-focused parts of Swindon, with low turnover and a modest but not negligible professional population.
- What schools are near Swindon 026?
- There are 85 schools within typical catchment distance — a high number for the area's size. Around 60% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted, below the national share of roughly 89%. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is about 1.6 km away. Check individual catchment boundaries, as quality varies across the neighbourhood.
- Is Swindon 026 good for families?
- It's one of the more family-friendly parts of Swindon. Crime is low, owner-occupation is high, nearly half of residents have walkable access to greenspace, and the demographic mix skews heavily towards families with children. The main caveat is school quality — the local Ofsted picture is mixed compared to national averages.