Markton Close, Taw Hill, Swindon
House prices, sold prices and local information for SN25 1BY.
At a glance
2 property sales on Markton Close, Taw Hill, Swindon have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2017. The most recent sale was on 25 Aug 2022. Most sales here are detached homes, which have sold for an average of £335,500. 1 home here has sold more than once since 2017; 0 of them sold for more the second time.
House prices on Markton Close compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Markton Close has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all SN25 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 2 | £335,500 | 25 Aug 2022 |
Sold prices on Markton Close
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14, Markton Close SN25 1BY | 25 Aug 2022 | £365,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 12, Markton Close SN25 1BY | 31 Jul 2017 | £306,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 12, Markton Close SN25 1BY | 30 Jun 2017 | £305,000 | 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, Markton Close | £305,000 (Jun 2017) → £306,000 (Jul 2017) | +0% over under a year |
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Crime and flood risk near Markton Close
Crime
129 crimes were reported within about a mile of Markton Close in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Lower crime than about 70% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 46 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 32 |
| Shoplifting | 12 |
| Public order | 10 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 8 |
| Other theft | 7 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Markton Close 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 Ray from near the B4553 Purton Road to above Water Eaton 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 Markton Close
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Francis CofE Primary School 432 pupils | Primary Church of England | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.2 mi |
| Oakhurst Community Primary School 397 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| Orchid Vale Primary School 355 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.5 mi |
| Red Oaks Primary School 461 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| Abbey Park School 1,193 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Good Report | 0.6 mi |
| Uplands School 172 pupils | Academy special converter | 11–19 | Requires improvement Report | 0.6 mi |
| Brimble Hill Special School 124 pupils | Academy special converter | 2–11 | Good Report | 0.6 mi |
| Haydonleigh Primary School 540 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.7 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 2.8 mi · 55 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Friday Street (N-bound, Queen Elizabeth Drive) 2 min walk
- Friday Street (S-bound, Queen Elizabeth Drive) 2 min walk
- Friday Street Park (W-bound, Friday Street) 3 min walk
- Friday Street Park (E-bound, Friday Street) 3 min walk
GP surgeries
- North Swindon Practice
Home Ground Surgery, Thames Avenue, Swindon · 0.9 mi - Abbey Meads Medical Pract
Abbeymeads Village Centre, Elstree Way, Swindon · 1.4 mi - Ridge Green Medical Practice
Ridge Green Medical Centre, Shaw Village Centre, Ramleaze Drive, Swindon · 2.0 mi - Purton Surgery
Doctors Surgery, Willis Way, Swindon · 2.3 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 8 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 7 of 10 · Crime: decile 8 of 10.
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 55.7% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 30.8% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 13.4% | 17.1% |
| Households | 723 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 26.5% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 70.4% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 3.1% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,878 |
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.
Nearby streets in SN25
- Eastlake£411k
- William Morris Way£375k
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- Queen Elizabeth Drive£243k
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- Eastbury Way£282k
- Greene Street£324k
- Redhouse Way£233k
- Whitworth Road£440k
- Vaughan Williams Way£238k
- Greycing Street£320k
- John Ruskin Road£400k