Briar Fields, Swindon
House prices, sold prices and local information for SN1 2QW, SN1 2QN, SN1 2QP.
At a glance
16 property sales on Briar Fields, Swindon have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2017. In the last 12 months 1 home sold here for an average of £510,000. Most sales here are detached homes, which have sold for an average of £359,694. 2 homes here have sold more than once since 2017; 2 of them sold for more the second time.
House prices on Briar Fields compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Briar Fields has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all SN1 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 16 | £359,694 | 15 Jan 2026 |
Sold prices on Briar Fields
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 47, Briar Fields SN1 2QP | 15 Jan 2026 | £510,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 12, Briar Fields SN1 2QN | 20 Jun 2025 | £355,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 32, Briar Fields SN1 2QW | 20 Jun 2025 | £420,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 38, Briar Fields SN1 2QP | 28 Nov 2023 | £430,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 17, Briar Fields SN1 2QW | 16 Sep 2022 | £415,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 8, Briar Fields SN1 2QN | 8 Feb 2022 | £351,500 | Detached | Freehold |
| 12, Briar Fields SN1 2QN | 9 Dec 2021 | £337,100 | Detached | Freehold |
| 2, Briar Fields SN1 2QN | 25 Aug 2021 | £387,999 | Detached | Freehold |
| 23, Briar Fields SN1 2QW | 6 Mar 2020 | £290,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 30, Briar Fields SN1 2QW | 8 Nov 2019 | £312,500 | Detached | Freehold |
| 38, Briar Fields SN1 2QP | 15 Feb 2019 | £350,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 28, Briar Fields SN1 2QW | 4 Jan 2019 | £325,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 16, Briar Fields SN1 2QW | 28 Nov 2018 | £345,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 46, Briar Fields SN1 2QP | 30 Oct 2017 | £319,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 25, Briar Fields SN1 2QW | 24 Oct 2017 | £282,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 7, Briar Fields SN1 2QN | 25 Aug 2017 | £325,000 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 12, Briar Fields | £337,100 (Dec 2021) → £355,000 (Jun 2025) | +5% over 4 yrs |
| 38, Briar Fields | £350,000 (Feb 2019) → £430,000 (Nov 2023) | +23% over 5 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Briar Fields
Crime
531 crimes were reported within about a mile of Briar Fields in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Higher crime than about 60% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 176 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 124 |
| Shoplifting | 49 |
| Public order | 33 |
| Vehicle crime | 30 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 26 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Briar Fields is in or near 3 Environment Agency flood areas:
- River Ray and Swinbourne for West Swindon area to above Water Eaton Flood alert area
- River Cole, Dorcan Brook and South Marston Brook Flood alert area
- River Cole for the Covingham and Lower Stratton areas in Swindon 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 Briar Fields
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's Catholic College 1,425 pupils | Secondary Roman Catholic | 11–16 | Report | 0.3 mi |
| Holy Cross Catholic Primary School 371 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 4–11 | Good Report | 0.4 mi |
| Mountford Manor Primary School 204 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.5 mi |
| Gorse Hill Primary School 441 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 0.5 mi |
| Drove Primary School 706 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 0.6 mi |
| Lainesmead Primary School and Nursery 347 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.7 mi |
| Holy Rood Catholic Primary School 381 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 4–11 | Good Report | 0.8 mi |
| Crowdys Hill School 348 pupils | Community special school | 4–19 | Report | 0.9 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 and local GPs
Train stations
- Swindon station 0.9 mi · 17 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Brsa Club (SW-bound, Shrivenham Road) 1 min walk
- Brsa Club (E-bound, Shrivenham Road) 1 min walk
- Farriers Close (SE-bound, Ocotal Way) 2 min walk
- Farriers Close (NW-bound, Ocotal Way) 2 min walk
GP surgeries
- Hawthorn Medical Centre
May Close, Cricklade Road, Swindon · 0.8 mi - Whalebridge Practice
The Whalebridge Practice, Swindon Nhs Health Centre, Swindon · 0.8 mi - Kingswood Surgery
Kingswood Avenue, Park North, Swindon · 1.0 mi - Victoria Cross Surgery
168-169 Victoria Road, Swindon · 1.1 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN) and NHS England practice data. Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 6 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: decile 5 of 10 · Crime: decile 4 of 10.
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 64.2% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 28.4% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 7.4% | 17.1% |
| Households | 877 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 20.3% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 69.5% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 10.3% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 2,331 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 100% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 100% | 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.
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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