James Watt Close, Hawksworth Trading Estate, Swindon
House prices, sold prices and local information for SN2 1EL.
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At a glance
0 property sales on James Watt Close, Hawksworth Trading Estate, Swindon have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016.
House prices on James Watt Close compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. James Watt Close has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all SN2 house prices.
Sold prices on James Watt Close
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Surridge Dawson Ltd, James Watt Close SN2 1EL | 9 Jul 2024 | £1,447,776 | Other | 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 James Watt Close
Crime
663 crimes were reported within about a mile of James Watt Close 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 | 209 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 171 |
| Shoplifting | 72 |
| Public order | 48 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 35 |
| Other theft | 33 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
James Watt Close is in or near 1 Environment Agency flood 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 James Watt Close
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UTC Swindon 182 pupils | Secondary | 14–19 | Requires improvement Report | 0.3 mi |
| EOTAS Swindon 84 pupils | Pupil referral unit | 5–16 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| Ferndale Primary School & Nursery 413 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School 398 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 2–11 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| Even Swindon Primary School 663 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| Robert Le Kyng Primary School 411 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| Holy Rood Catholic Primary School 381 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 4–11 | Good Report | 0.9 mi |
| Gorse Hill Primary School 441 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good 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, shops and health
Train stations
- Swindon station 0.4 mi · 7 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Steam Museum (NE-bound, Kemble Drive) 3 min walk
- Steam Museum (SW-bound, Kemble Drive) 3 min walk
- New College (North Star Campus) (N-bound, North Star Avenue) 5 min walk
- New College (North Star Campus) (S-bound, North Star Avenue) 5 min walk
GP surgeries
- Park Lane Practice
7-9 Park Lane, Swindon · 0.5 mi - Whalebridge Practice
The Whalebridge Practice, Swindon Nhs Health Centre, Swindon · 0.6 mi - Hawthorn Medical Centre
May Close, Cricklade Road, Swindon · 1.0 mi - Victoria Cross Surgery
168-169 Victoria Road, Swindon · 1.0 mi
Supermarkets
- Marks and Spencer Outlet M&S Swindon Outlet · 0.3 mi
- Aldi Aldi Romsey Street Swindon · 0.4 mi
- Spar PFS EG - OTM - Swindon · 0.5 mi
- Tesco Express Tesco Swindon Express · 0.5 mi
Pharmacies
- Rodbourne Pharmacy · 0.3 mi
- Boots · 0.5 mi
- Park Lane Pharmacy · 0.5 mi
Dentists
- Brunel Dental Practice · 0.4 mi
- Ambience Dental Practice · 0.4 mi
- Dental Practice · 0.4 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 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 | 5 of 10 |
| Employment | 5 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 4 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 5 of 10 |
| Crime | 6 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 6 of 10 |
| Living environment | 5 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 47.6% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 42.6% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 9.7% | 17.1% |
| Households | 1,035 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 15.0% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 72.5% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 12.5% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 2,136 |
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 James Watt Close
Ethnic group
| Here | Swindon | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 77.6% | 81.5% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 15.6% | 11.6% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 2.8% | 2.8% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 2.6% | 2.6% |
| Other ethnic group | 1.4% | 1.5% |
Religion
| Here | Swindon | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 48.1% | 46.6% |
| No religion | 40.6% | 40.5% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| Hindu | 2.3% | 2.5% |
| Muslim | 1.8% | 2.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Sikh | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.7% |
Country of birth
| Here | Swindon | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 69.7% | 79.6% |
| Born outside the UK | 30.3% | 20.4% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Swindon | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 30.1% | 27.9% |
| No qualifications | 19.4% | 17.3% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 14.6% | 16.3% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 14.3% | 16.2% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 12.2% | 13% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.9% | 5.8% |
| Other qualifications | 3.5% | 3.4% |
General health
| Here | Swindon | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 44.5% | 48.1% |
| Good health | 37.6% | 35.2% |
| Fair health | 12.9% | 12.3% |
| Bad health | 3.8% | 3.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0.9% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Swindon | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 48.9% | 41.7% |
| No cars or vans in household | 27.7% | 19.3% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 18.2% | 29.6% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 5.2% | 9.3% |
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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