Forge Road, Blunsdon, Swindon
House prices, sold prices and local information for SN26 7BS.
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At a glance
16 property sales on Forge Road, Blunsdon, Swindon have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2022. In the last 12 months 2 homes sold here for an average of £276,500. Most sales here are semi-detached homes, which have sold for an average of £274,800. Average sale prices fell from £292,500 in 2022 to £276,500 in 2026 (-5%), though averages on a single street can swing with the mix of homes sold. That is 6% below the Swindon average of £294,070 over the same period. 2 homes here have sold more than once since 2022; 1 of them sold for more the second time.
House prices on Forge Road compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. See all SN26 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 100% freehold and 0% leasehold across 16 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached | 10 | £274,800 | 26 Jun 2026 |
| Detached | 6 | £365,000 | 27 Jan 2023 |
Sold prices on Forge Road
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4, Forge Road SN26 7BS | 26 Jun 2026 | £277,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 6, Forge Road SN26 7BS | 24 Apr 2026 | £276,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 15, Forge Road SN26 7BS | 27 Jan 2023 | £365,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 11, Forge Road SN26 7BS | 24 Jan 2023 | £365,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 14, Forge Road SN26 7BS | 20 Jan 2023 | £365,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 12, Forge Road SN26 7BS | 19 Jan 2023 | £365,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 10, Forge Road SN26 7BS | 9 Dec 2022 | £365,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 9, Forge Road SN26 7BS | 9 Dec 2022 | £365,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 6, Forge Road SN26 7BS | 18 Nov 2022 | £275,000 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 8, Forge Road SN26 7BS | 15 Nov 2022 | £275,000 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 2, Forge Road SN26 7BS | 4 Nov 2022 | £275,000 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 4, Forge Road SN26 7BS | 4 Nov 2022 | £275,000 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 7, Forge Road SN26 7BS | 31 Oct 2022 | £270,000 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 5, Forge Road SN26 7BS | 19 Oct 2022 | £275,000 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 3, Forge Road SN26 7BS | 30 Sep 2022 | £275,000 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 1, Forge Road SN26 7BS | 16 Sep 2022 | £275,000 | Semi-detached New build | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 4, Forge Road | £275,000 (Nov 2022) → £277,000 (Jun 2026) | +1% over 4 yrs |
| 6, Forge Road | £275,000 (Nov 2022) → £276,000 (Apr 2026) | +0% over 3 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Forge Road
Crime
46 crimes were reported within about a mile of Forge Road 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 | 15 |
| Other theft | 6 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 |
| Shoplifting | 5 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 4 |
| Drugs | 3 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Forge Road is in or near 2 Environment Agency flood areas:
- River Thames and its small tributaries from Calcutt to Lechlade Flood alert area
- River Ray and Swinbourne for West Swindon area to above Water Eaton 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 Forge Road
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Leonard's Church of England Primary Academy 140 pupils | Primary Church of England | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.2 mi |
| Abbey Farm Educate Together Primary 184 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| Abbey Meads Community Primary School 417 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 0.9 mi |
| Bridlewood Primary School 213 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 1.0 mi |
| Catherine Wayte Primary School 339 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 1.3 mi |
| St Luke's Academy 84 pupils | Academy special sponsor led | 11–16 | Good Report | 1.4 mi |
| Great Western Academy 1,039 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Good Report | 1.4 mi |
| Churchward School 139 pupils | Free schools special | 11–19 | Good Report | 1.4 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 3.2 mi · 1 hr 4 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Heart in Hand (SW-bound, High Street) 2 min walk
- Heart in Hand (NE-bound, High Street) 3 min walk
- Anvil Street (E-bound, Broad Bush) 3 min walk
- Blunsdon House Hotel (SW-bound, High Street) 3 min walk
GP surgeries
- Abbey Meads Medical Pract
Abbeymeads Village Centre, Elstree Way, Swindon · 1.0 mi - North Swindon Practice
Home Ground Surgery, Thames Avenue, Swindon · 1.7 mi - Merchiston Surgery
Highworth Road, Stratton St Margaret, Swindon · 2.3 mi - Hawthorn Medical Centre
May Close, Cricklade Road, Swindon · 2.4 mi
Supermarkets
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Abbey Farm · 0.6 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Swindon - Highdown Way · 0.6 mi
- Aldi Aldi Penhill Swindon · 0.7 mi
- Tesco Express Tesco Swindon Abbey Meads Express · 1.0 mi
Pharmacies
- Cohens Chemist · 1.0 mi
- Penhill Pharmacy · 1.1 mi
- Asda Pharmacy · 1.3 mi
Dentists
- Seven Fields Dental Health Centre Ltd · 0.8 mi
- Abbeymeads Dental Practice · 1.0 mi
- Priory Vale Dental Practice · 1.4 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 7 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 | 7 of 10 |
| Employment | 7 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 6 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 8 of 10 |
| Crime | 10 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 2 of 10 |
| Living environment | 9 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 82.4% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 10.1% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 7.6% | 17.1% |
| Households | 765 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 14.9% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 60.8% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 24.4% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,932 |
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.
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 Forge Road
Ethnic group
| Here | Swindon | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 94.3% | 81.5% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 2.4% | 11.6% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 2.2% | 2.8% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 0.8% | 2.6% |
| Other ethnic group | 0.4% | 1.5% |
Religion
| Here | Swindon | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 55.9% | 46.6% |
| No religion | 36% | 40.5% |
| Not answered | 5.6% | 5.6% |
| Sikh | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Hindu | 0.7% | 2.5% |
| Muslim | 0.5% | 2.7% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.7% |
Country of birth
| Here | Swindon | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.2% | 79.6% |
| Born outside the UK | 6.8% | 20.4% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Swindon | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 32.3% | 27.9% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 19.3% | 16.3% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 15.7% | 16.2% |
| No qualifications | 14.4% | 17.3% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 8.8% | 13% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.7% | 5.8% |
| Other qualifications | 2.8% | 3.4% |
General health
| Here | Swindon | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 54% | 48.1% |
| Good health | 31.5% | 35.2% |
| Fair health | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 3.5% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.9% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Swindon | |
|---|---|---|
| 2 cars or vans in household | 41.2% | 29.6% |
| 1 car or van in household | 30.1% | 41.7% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 22% | 9.3% |
| No cars or vans in household | 6.8% | 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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