Upper Stratton
Swindon 005 · 6 sub-areas · 9,974 residents
Swindon 005 is a residential part of Swindon, home to around 9,974 people and notably more affordable than the national average. A typical two-bedroom home lets for about £974 a month — well below the UK median of around £1,200 — and around seven in ten households here own their home outright or with a mortgage, giving the area a settled, owner-occupied feel.
Upper Stratton 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. 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 Upper Stratton?
Greenspace is on the doorstep — a park or playing field is within walking distance of most homes; 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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Figures are aggregated across 6 sub-areas — population-weighted means for rates, sums for counts. Sources cited beneath each section.
Upper Stratton in Swindon
Living in Upper Stratton
This part of Swindon has the character of an established residential neighbourhood rather than a busy urban core. Owner-occupation is the dominant tenure — around 70% of households own their home — which shapes the pace and feel of daily life. Streets tend to be quieter, and the population skews slightly older than you'd find in more central or student-heavy parts of town.
On cost, it sits comfortably below the national average. A two-bedroom home runs about £974 a month, and a three-bedroom around £1,201. That compares favourably to the UK median, and the deposit hurdle is relatively manageable too — you'd typically need around 4.1 years of saving to reach a purchase deposit at local prices. Council tax for a Band D property comes to about £2,438 a year, in line with many comparable Swindon neighbourhoods.
The population of just under 10,000 leans toward the 50-plus age groups, with over 40% of residents aged 50 or older. Families with children make up a meaningful share of households, but so do single-person households, at nearly three in ten. The area is predominantly UK-born — around 89% — with a relatively low ethnic diversity index of 18.4, making it one of the more homogeneous parts of Swindon.
Practically, the nearest mainline rail station is roughly 3 km away — about a 37-minute walk, though most residents drive. Car use is dominant here, with nearly 59% commuting by car, and just 4% using public transport. Working from home is notably common, at around 27% of residents — above what you'd expect in a typical suburb. The nearest greenspace is only about 360 metres away, and nearly half of residents live within easy walking distance of a park or open space. See the streets and sub-areas below for more on specific pockets within the neighbourhood.
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Frequently asked
- Is Swindon 005 a nice place to live?
- It's a quiet, owner-occupied residential area with affordable rents and low crime relative to the national average. It suits people who want settled suburban life over city-centre buzz. The trade-off is that public transport is limited and the nearest rail station is a 3 km trip, so a car is almost essential.
- What is the rent in Swindon 005?
- A one-bedroom home runs around £809 a month, a two-bedroom about £974, and a three-bedroom around £1,201. These are estimates scaled from council-level data using local sale prices. Rents rose roughly 3.3% over the past year.
- Is Swindon 005 safe?
- The area records around 63 crimes per 1,000 residents annually, which is noticeably below the UK national rate of roughly 80 per 1,000. That makes it a relatively safe part of Swindon by the numbers, though conditions vary street to street as they do anywhere.
- What's the commute from Swindon 005 to central Swindon?
- Most residents drive — nearly 59% commute by car, and the area's layout makes that the practical default. The nearest mainline rail station is about 3 km away. Around 27% of residents work from home, which is well above average and reduces the daily commute for a significant share of the population.
- Who lives in Swindon 005?
- Primarily older, owner-occupying households — over 40% of residents are aged 50 or above, and around 70% own their home. Single-person households make up nearly 30% of the total. The area is predominantly UK-born, with a relatively low ethnic diversity index.
- What schools are near Swindon 005?
- There are 66 schools within typical catchment distance, giving families genuine choice. Around 55% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted, which is below the national average of roughly 89%. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is approximately 2.4 km away. Always check current admissions boundaries directly with the schools.
- How long is the rail commute from Swindon 005 to London?
- By public transport, the journey to London takes around 85 minutes. The nearest mainline rail station is roughly 3 km away, so factor in getting there — most residents drive to the station. Birmingham is around 140 minutes by public transport.