Minerva Heights, Blunsdon, Swindon
House prices, sold prices and local information for SN26 8AB.
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At a glance
48 property sales on Minerva Heights, Blunsdon, Swindon have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2017. In the last 12 months 3 homes sold here for an average of £461,667. Most sales here are detached homes, which have sold for an average of £399,083. Average sale prices rose from £387,188 in 2017 to £417,500 in 2026 (+8%), though averages on a single street can swing with the mix of homes sold. That is 56% above the Swindon average of £296,660 over the same period. 10 homes here have sold more than once since 2017; 8 of them sold for more the second time. Recorded sale prices on Minerva Heights range from £325,000 to £550,000. Every home sold here was sold freehold. Of 548 streets in Swindon with at least two sales in the last year, Minerva Heights ranks 31st for average price, putting it in the top 10%.
House prices on Minerva Heights 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 48 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 48 | £399,083 | 6 Jul 2026 |
Sold prices on Minerva Heights
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33, Minerva Heights SN26 8AB | 6 Jul 2026 | £450,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 31, Minerva Heights SN26 8AB | 24 Apr 2026 | £385,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 26, Minerva Heights SN26 8AB | 28 Nov 2025 | £550,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 10, Minerva Heights SN26 8AB | 18 Dec 2024 | £500,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 2, Minerva Heights SN26 8AB | 25 May 2023 | £457,500 | Detached | Freehold |
| 31, Minerva Heights SN26 8AB | 4 Nov 2022 | £382,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 35, Minerva Heights SN26 8AB | 21 Mar 2022 | £405,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 11, Minerva Heights SN26 8AB | 29 Sep 2021 | £390,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 37, Minerva Heights SN26 8AB | 11 Aug 2021 | £390,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 39, Minerva Heights SN26 8AB | 16 Jun 2021 | £365,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 21, Minerva Heights SN26 8AB | 23 Oct 2020 | £354,500 | Detached | Freehold |
| 31, Minerva Heights SN26 8AB | 25 Sep 2020 | £325,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 11, Minerva Heights SN26 8AB | 5 Mar 2020 | £372,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 30, Minerva Heights SN26 8AB | 30 Aug 2019 | £429,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 4, Minerva Heights SN26 8AB | 7 Jun 2019 | £430,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 28, Minerva Heights SN26 8AB | 5 Apr 2019 | £425,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 24, Minerva Heights SN26 8AB | 8 Feb 2019 | £469,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 20, Minerva Heights SN26 8AB | 7 Dec 2018 | £450,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 41, Minerva Heights SN26 8AB | 9 Nov 2018 | £365,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 39, Minerva Heights SN26 8AB | 26 Oct 2018 | £365,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 2, Minerva Heights SN26 8AB | 28 Sep 2018 | £380,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 26, Minerva Heights SN26 8AB | 5 Sep 2018 | £465,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 21, Minerva Heights SN26 8AB | 24 Aug 2018 | £375,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 18, Minerva Heights SN26 8AB | 10 Aug 2018 | £495,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 16, Minerva Heights SN26 8AB | 19 Jul 2018 | £355,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 37, Minerva Heights SN26 8AB | 12 Jul 2018 | £365,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 12, Minerva Heights SN26 8AB | 1 Jun 2018 | £325,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 33, Minerva Heights SN26 8AB | 27 Apr 2018 | £375,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 31, Minerva Heights SN26 8AB | 18 Apr 2018 | £330,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 17, Minerva Heights SN26 8AB | 29 Mar 2018 | £385,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 19, Minerva Heights SN26 8AB | 16 Feb 2018 | £375,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 10, Minerva Heights SN26 8AB | 23 Jan 2018 | £477,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 22, Minerva Heights SN26 8AB | 21 Dec 2017 | £375,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 35, Minerva Heights SN26 8AB | 21 Dec 2017 | £375,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 29, Minerva Heights SN26 8AB | 15 Dec 2017 | £380,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 27, Minerva Heights SN26 8AB | 24 Nov 2017 | £380,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 14, Minerva Heights SN26 8AB | 10 Nov 2017 | £360,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 9, Minerva Heights SN26 8AB | 31 Oct 2017 | £375,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 23, Minerva Heights SN26 8AB | 29 Sep 2017 | £380,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 25, Minerva Heights SN26 8AB | 29 Sep 2017 | £380,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 5, Minerva Heights SN26 8AB | 7 Sep 2017 | £375,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 11, Minerva Heights SN26 8AB | 1 Sep 2017 | £375,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 15, Minerva Heights SN26 8AB | 25 Aug 2017 | £330,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 3, Minerva Heights SN26 8AB | 24 Aug 2017 | £477,500 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 7, Minerva Heights SN26 8AB | 14 Jul 2017 | £380,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 8, Minerva Heights SN26 8AB | 23 Jun 2017 | £380,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 1, Minerva Heights SN26 8AB | 24 Mar 2017 | £512,500 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 6, Minerva Heights SN26 8AB | 16 Feb 2017 | £360,000 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 33, Minerva Heights | £375,000 (Apr 2018) → £450,000 (Jul 2026) | +20% over 8 yrs |
| 31, Minerva Heights | £330,000 (Apr 2018) → £325,000 (Sep 2020) → £382,000 (Nov 2022) → £385,000 (Apr 2026) | +17% over 8 yrs |
| 26, Minerva Heights | £465,000 (Sep 2018) → £550,000 (Nov 2025) | +18% over 7 yrs |
| 10, Minerva Heights | £477,000 (Jan 2018) → £500,000 (Dec 2024) | +5% over 7 yrs |
| 2, Minerva Heights | £380,000 (Sep 2018) → £457,500 (May 2023) | +20% over 5 yrs |
| 35, Minerva Heights | £375,000 (Dec 2017) → £405,000 (Mar 2022) | +8% over 4 yrs |
| 11, Minerva Heights | £375,000 (Sep 2017) → £372,000 (Mar 2020) → £390,000 (Sep 2021) | +4% over 4 yrs |
| 37, Minerva Heights | £365,000 (Jul 2018) → £390,000 (Aug 2021) | +7% over 3 yrs |
| 39, Minerva Heights | £365,000 (Oct 2018) → £365,000 (Jun 2021) | +0% over 3 yrs |
| 21, Minerva Heights | £375,000 (Aug 2018) → £354,500 (Oct 2020) | -5% over 2 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Minerva Heights
Crime
64 crimes were reported within about a mile of Minerva Heights in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Higher crime than about 50% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 23 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 11 |
| Other theft | 6 |
| Public order | 6 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 5 |
| Shoplifting | 5 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Minerva Heights 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 Minerva Heights
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbey Farm Educate Together Primary 184 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.3 mi |
| St Leonard's Church of England Primary Academy 140 pupils | Primary Church of England | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.5 mi |
| Bridlewood Primary School 213 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.7 mi |
| Abbey Meads Community Primary School 417 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 0.8 mi |
| William Morris Primary School 462 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 1.1 mi |
| Churchward School 139 pupils | Free schools special | 11–19 | Good Report | 1.1 mi |
| Great Western Academy 1,039 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Good Report | 1.1 mi |
| Catherine Wayte Primary School 339 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | 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, shops and health
Train stations
- Swindon station 3.2 mi · 1 hr 3 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Minerva Heights (SE-bound, Ermin Street) 1 min walk
- High Street Top (NE-bound, High Street) 2 min walk
- Lady Lane (NW-bound, Ermin Street) 3 min walk
- Abbey Stadium (E-bound, Lady Lane) 3 min walk
GP surgeries
- Abbey Meads Medical Pract
Abbeymeads Village Centre, Elstree Way, Swindon · 0.9 mi - North Swindon Practice
Home Ground Surgery, Thames Avenue, Swindon · 1.4 mi - Hawthorn Medical Centre
May Close, Cricklade Road, Swindon · 2.4 mi - Merchiston Surgery
Highworth Road, Stratton St Margaret, Swindon · 2.5 mi
Supermarkets
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Abbey Farm · 0.3 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Swindon - Highdown Way · 0.4 mi
- Aldi Aldi Penhill Swindon · 0.8 mi
- Tesco Express Tesco Swindon Abbey Meads Express · 0.8 mi
Pharmacies
- Cohens Chemist · 0.9 mi
- Asda Pharmacy · 1.1 mi
- Boots · 1.2 mi
Dentists
- Seven Fields Dental Health Centre Ltd · 0.9 mi
- Abbeymeads Dental Practice · 0.9 mi
- Priory Vale Dental Practice · 1.1 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 | 5 of 10 |
| Employment | 8 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 6 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 8 of 10 |
| Crime | 5 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 3 of 10 |
| Living environment | 9 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 69.2% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 5.5% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 25.0% | 17.1% |
| Households | 568 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 28.4% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 66.0% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 5.6% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,513 |
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 Minerva Heights
Ethnic group
| Here | Swindon | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 85.9% | 81.5% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 5.6% | 11.6% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 4.4% | 2.6% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 2.7% | 2.8% |
| Other ethnic group | 1.5% | 1.5% |
Religion
| Here | Swindon | |
|---|---|---|
| No religion | 52.3% | 40.5% |
| Christian | 37.3% | 46.6% |
| Not answered | 5% | 5.6% |
| Muslim | 2.6% | 2.7% |
| Hindu | 1.7% | 2.5% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Jewish | 0.1% | – |
Country of birth
| Here | Swindon | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.4% | 79.6% |
| Born outside the UK | 13.6% | 20.4% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Swindon | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 32.2% | 27.9% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 20.4% | 16.2% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 20.3% | 16.3% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 11.6% | 13% |
| No qualifications | 9.4% | 17.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.3% | 5.8% |
| Other qualifications | 1.8% | 3.4% |
General health
| Here | Swindon | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 59.9% | 48.1% |
| Good health | 30.2% | 35.2% |
| Fair health | 7.9% | 12.3% |
| Bad health | 1.1% | 3.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.9% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Swindon | |
|---|---|---|
| 2 cars or vans in household | 45.8% | 29.6% |
| 1 car or van in household | 37.5% | 41.7% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 10.2% | 9.3% |
| No cars or vans in household | 6.5% | 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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