Barra Close, Highworth, Swindon
House prices, sold prices and local information for SN6 7HX.
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At a glance
16 property sales on Barra Close, Highworth, Swindon have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. The most recent sale was on 19 Jun 2025. Most sales here are terraced homes, which have sold for an average of £301,286. 2 homes here have sold more than once since 2016; 2 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 44% terraced, 38% semi-detached, 19% detached. Recorded sale prices on Barra Close range from £180,000 to £385,000. Every home sold here was sold freehold.
House prices on Barra Close compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Barra Close has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all SN6 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 100% freehold and 0% leasehold across 17 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 7 | £301,286 | 15 Aug 2024 |
| Semi-detached | 6 | £288,167 | 20 Sep 2021 |
| Detached | 3 | £314,833 | 19 Jun 2025 |
Sold prices on Barra Close
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26, Barra Close SN6 7HX | 19 Jun 2025 | £385,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 19, Barra Close SN6 7HX | 15 Aug 2024 | £345,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 16, Barra Close SN6 7HX | 10 Mar 2023 | £320,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 14, Barra Close SN6 7HX | 6 Mar 2023 | £280,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 35, Barra Close SN6 7HX | 19 Nov 2021 | £360,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 54, Barra Close SN6 7HX | 20 Sep 2021 | £345,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 23, Barra Close SN6 7HX | 17 Sep 2021 | £275,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 21, Barra Close SN6 7HX | 18 Dec 2020 | £267,500 | Detached | Freehold |
| 1, Barra Close SN6 7HX | 19 Oct 2018 | £272,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 46, Barra Close SN6 7HX | 3 Sep 2018 | £267,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 54, Barra Close SN6 7HX | 20 Apr 2018 | £340,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 10, Barra Close SN6 7HX | 6 Apr 2018 | £249,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 16, Barra Close SN6 7HX | 7 Dec 2017 | £257,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 22, Barra Close SN6 7HX | 31 Aug 2017 | £348,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 20, Barra Close SN6 7HX | 17 Feb 2017 | £2,200 | Other | Freehold |
| 40, Barra Close SN6 7HX | 13 May 2016 | £180,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 24, Barra Close SN6 7HX | 1 Apr 2016 | £292,000 | Detached | Freehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 16, Barra Close | £257,000 (Dec 2017) → £320,000 (Mar 2023) | +25% over 5 yrs |
| 54, Barra Close | £340,000 (Apr 2018) → £345,000 (Sep 2021) | +1% over 3 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Barra Close
Crime
34 crimes were reported within about a mile of Barra Close in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Lower crime than about 90% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 10 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 8 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 5 |
| Public order | 3 |
| Shoplifting | 3 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Barra Close is in or near 3 Environment Agency flood areas:
- River Thames and its small tributaries from Calcutt to Lechlade Flood alert area
- River Cole, Dorcan Brook and South Marston Brook Flood alert area
- River Cole from A419 and A420 roads in Swindon to above Upper Inglesham Flood warning area
Flood warning areas cover places at risk from rivers and the sea. Surface water risk isn't included. Check the long-term flood risk for a postcode on GOV.UK.
Schools near Barra Close
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westrop Primary & Nursery School 369 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Report | 0.3 mi |
| Southfield Junior School 160 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| Highworth Warneford School 636 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Requires improvement Report | 0.7 mi |
| Eastrop Infant School 135 pupils | Primary | 2–7 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| Maranatha Christian School 60 pupils | Other independent school Christian | 3–19 | Report | 1.6 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around, shops and health
Train stations
- Swindon station 5.5 mi · 1 hr 50 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Home Farm (N-bound, Saint Michael's Avenue) 1 min walk
- Islay Crescent (E-bound, Saint Michael's Avenue) 5 min walk
- Station Road (N-bound, Saint Michael's Avenue) 5 min walk
- Bydemill Gardens (E-bound, Cricklade Road) 7 min walk
GP surgeries
- Westrop Medical Practice
Newburgh Place, Highworth, Swindon · 0.3 mi - Elm Tree Surgery
High Street, Shrivenham, Swindon · 3.7 mi
Supermarkets
- Tesco Express Tesco Highworth Express · 0.2 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Brewery Street · 0.6 mi
- Budgens Budgens Highworth · 0.6 mi
- Aldi Aldi Lechlade Road, Highworth · 0.8 mi
Pharmacies
- Home Farm Pharmacy · 0.3 mi
- Highworth Pharmacy · 0.5 mi
Dentists
- Seven Fields Dental Health Centre Ltd · 3.6 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN), NHS England organisation data, and GEOLYTIX Retail Points (open data). Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 9 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
| Income | 8 of 10 |
| Employment | 9 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 7 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 9 of 10 |
| Crime | 10 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 3 of 10 |
| Living environment | 10 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 88.1% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 8.6% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 3.3% | 17.1% |
| Households | 663 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 15.4% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 59.9% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 24.7% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,587 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 0% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 0% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Mobile signal
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| 4G indoors, all 4 networks | 93% | 89% |
| 4G indoors, at least 1 network | 100% | 100% |
| 4G outdoors, all 4 networks | 100% | 99% |
| Calls indoors, all 4 networks | 97% | 92% |
Share of homes across Swindon with good coverage (Jul 2025). Signal varies street by street; check your exact address on Ofcom's checker. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
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Who lives around Barra Close
Ethnic group
| Here | Swindon | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 95.7% | 81.5% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 1.8% | 11.6% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 1.1% | 2.8% |
| Other ethnic group | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 0.6% | 2.6% |
Religion
| Here | Swindon | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 49.8% | 46.6% |
| No religion | 43.4% | 40.5% |
| Not answered | 6.2% | 5.6% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 2.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Sikh | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Jewish | 0% | – |
Country of birth
| Here | Swindon | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.1% | 79.6% |
| Born outside the UK | 5.9% | 20.4% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Swindon | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 29.8% | 27.9% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 18.7% | 16.3% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 17% | 16.2% |
| No qualifications | 14.7% | 17.3% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 10% | 13% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.2% | 5.8% |
| Other qualifications | 2.7% | 3.4% |
General health
| Here | Swindon | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 52.7% | 48.1% |
| Good health | 33.4% | 35.2% |
| Fair health | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| Bad health | 2% | 3.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.9% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Swindon | |
|---|---|---|
| 2 cars or vans in household | 44.3% | 29.6% |
| 1 car or van in household | 34.4% | 41.7% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 15.9% | 9.3% |
| No cars or vans in household | 5.4% | 19.3% |
Source: Census 2021 (ONS), via Nomis. Percentages of usual residents or households, as recorded in March 2021.
Figures cover the surrounding neighbourhood (Lower Layer Super Output Area, about 1,500 residents). Full demographics of Swindon.
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