Pinehurst
Swindon 007 · 4 sub-areas · 6,576 residents
Swindon 007 is a residential part of Swindon with around 6,600 people and a notably high share of social housing. A typical two-bedroom home lets for around £974 a month — well below the UK median for a 2-bed — and the area sits among the more deprived parts of Swindon, with strong car dependency and limited rail access close by.
Pinehurst is a commuter neighbourhood within Swindon — train into Bristol runs in around 51 minutes, and the rhythm of weekday mornings is shaped by it.
Overview
What's it like to live in Pinehurst?
Greenspace is on the doorstep — a park or playing field is within walking distance of most homes; Recorded crime is higher than the national norm — common for built-up urban areas, but worth weighing if you're looking for a quieter base; 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 4 sub-areas — population-weighted means for rates, sums for counts. Sources cited beneath each section.
Pinehurst in Swindon
Living in Pinehurst
This part of Swindon has a distinctly settled, working-class character. Over a third of households are in social housing — one of the higher concentrations in the town — and owner-occupation at around 53% sits close to the national average, while private renting is unusually low at under 10%. That tenure mix shapes the feel of the area: it's largely long-term residents rather than a transient renting population.
On cost, this is one of the more affordable corners of Swindon. A 2-bed comes in at roughly £974 a month, noticeably below the UK median of around £1,200 for the same property type. Even so, rent-to-take-home is around 50% for a median earner here — a sign that local wages don't stretch as far as the headline rent figure might suggest. Council tax (Band D) runs to £2,438 a year, broadly typical for the Swindon area.
The population skews younger than you might expect given the social housing profile: nearly a quarter of residents are under 18, and around one in five is aged 18–34. Single-person households account for roughly 26% of the total, while couples with children make up about 20%. The degree-qualification rate is low at 17.5%, reflecting an economy built more around manufacturing, logistics and health work than office-based roles.
Practically, the area is car-dependent — around 59% of residents commute by car, while only 6% use public transport. The nearest mainline rail station is roughly 1.7 km away, about a 21-minute walk. Swindon station connects to London Paddington in just over an hour by rail, which is the main commuter route out. The nearest significant greenspace is under 300 metres away, and over half of residents are within a short walk of accessible green space. See the streets and sub-areas below for more.
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Frequently asked
- Is Swindon 007 a nice place to live?
- It depends on your priorities. Rents are genuinely affordable — a 2-bed runs around £974 a month — and greenspace is close by for most residents. The trade-off is a higher-than-average crime rate, a below-average school inspection profile, and strong car dependency. It suits those who value low housing costs and don't rely on public transport.
- What is the rent in Swindon 007?
- A one-bed typically runs around £809 a month, a 2-bed around £974, and a 3-bed around £1,201. These are estimates scaled from Swindon-level data using local sale prices. Rents rose roughly 3.3% year-on-year in the most recent period.
- Is Swindon 007 safe?
- Crime runs at around 110 incidents per 1,000 residents annually, which is noticeably above the UK national rate of roughly 80 per 1,000. The area's deprivation ranking is in the bottom 30% nationally, which correlates with higher crime. It's worth checking the specific crime categories for the streets you're considering.
- What's the commute from Swindon 007 to central London?
- The rail commute from Swindon station to London takes around 68 minutes by public transport. The nearest mainline station is roughly 1.7 km away — about a 21-minute walk. Most residents here drive to work rather than take the train, with around 59% commuting by car.
- Who lives in Swindon 007?
- Largely settled, long-term residents. Over a third of households are in social housing, and the private-rented share is low at under 10%. Around a quarter of residents are under 18, reflecting a family-heavy population. The degree-qualification rate is below the national average, pointing to a workforce in practical and trade-based roles.
- What schools are near Swindon 007?
- There are 61 schools within 2 km, but only around 32.5% are rated Good or Outstanding — well below the national share of roughly 89%. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is just over 1 km away. It's worth checking current Ofsted reports directly, as ratings can change between inspections.
- How affordable is buying a home in Swindon 007?
- The median sale price is around £249,000, and it takes a typical local buyer roughly 3.8 years to save a deposit — one of the more accessible figures in the South West. Council tax at Band D comes to £2,438 a year.