Downs View Road, Swindon
House prices, sold prices and local information for SN3 1NS, SN3 1NT.
At a glance
4 property sales on Downs View Road, Swindon have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2020. The most recent sale was on 22 Mar 2024. Most sales here are semi-detached homes, which have sold for an average of £396,667.
House prices on Downs View Road compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Downs View Road has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all SN3 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached | 3 | £396,667 | 22 Sep 2023 |
| Detached | 1 | £435,000 | 22 Mar 2024 |
Sold prices on Downs View Road
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2, Downs View Road SN3 1NT | 22 Mar 2024 | £435,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 7, Downs View Road SN3 1NS | 22 Sep 2023 | £400,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 37, Downs View Road SN3 1NS | 23 Oct 2020 | £450,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 39, Downs View Road SN3 1NS | 23 Oct 2020 | £340,000 | Semi-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.
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Crime and flood risk near Downs View Road
Crime
177 crimes were reported within about a mile of Downs View Road in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Lower crime than about 50% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 60 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 40 |
| Public order | 19 |
| Shoplifting | 17 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 12 |
| Other theft | 10 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Downs View Road is in or near 2 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
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 Downs View Road
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lawn Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 2–11 | Report | 0.3 mi |
| The Croft Primary School 418 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| Lethbridge Primary School 472 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| Lawn Manor Academy 969 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Good Report | 0.9 mi |
| Oaktree Nursery and Primary School 372 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Report | 0.9 mi |
| King William Street Church of England Primary School 198 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Good Report | 1.1 mi |
| Lainesmead Primary School and Nursery 347 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 1.1 mi |
| The Commonweal School 1,442 pupils | Secondary | 11–19 | Report | 1.1 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 1.9 mi · 38 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Downs View Road (W-bound, Marlborough Road) 2 min walk
- Downs View Road (E-bound, Marlborough Road) 2 min walk
- Recreation Ground (W-bound, Marlborough Road) 5 min walk
- Broome Manor Lane (NW-bound, Marlborough Road) 5 min walk
GP surgeries
- The Lawn Medical Centre
Guildford Avenue, Swindon · 0.4 mi - Priory Road Medical Centre
Park South, Swindon · 1.0 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 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: decile 8 of 10 · Crime: decile 6 of 10.
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 76.5% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 14.2% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 9.3% | 17.1% |
| Households | 875 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 16.8% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 62.2% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 20.9% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 2,091 |
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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