Wells Street, Swindon
House prices, sold prices and local information for SN1 2JJ.
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At a glance
6 property sales on Wells Street, Swindon have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. In the last 12 months 1 home sold here for an average of £145,000. Most sales here are terraced homes, which have sold for an average of £195,000. 1 home here has sold more than once since 2016; 1 of them sold for more the second time. Recorded sale prices on Wells Street range from £145,000 to £275,000. 57% of homes sold here were freehold and 43% leasehold.
House prices on Wells Street compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Wells Street has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all SN1 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 57% freehold and 43% leasehold across 7 recorded sales. Lease extension calculator.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 6 | £195,000 | 5 Dec 2025 |
Sold prices on Wells Street
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22, Wells Street SN1 2JJ | 5 Dec 2025 | £145,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 12, Wells Street SN1 2JJ | 28 Jun 2024 | £275,000 | Terraced | Leasehold |
| 21, Wells Street SN1 2JJ | 6 Jan 2023 | £225,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 19, Wells Street SN1 2JJ | 12 Nov 2021 | £180,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 5, Wells Street SN1 2JJ | 8 Oct 2018 | £190,000 | Terraced | Leasehold |
| 12, Wells Street SN1 2JJ | 2 Jun 2017 | £210,000 | Terraced | Leasehold |
| 7, Wells Street SN1 2JJ | 18 May 2016 | £170,000 | Terraced | 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, Wells Street | £210,000 (Jun 2017) → £275,000 (Jun 2024) | +31% over 7 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Wells Street
Crime
749 crimes were reported within about a mile of Wells Street in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Higher crime than about 90% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 251 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 188 |
| Shoplifting | 75 |
| Public order | 57 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 38 |
| Other theft | 33 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Wells Street 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 Swin Bourne in the Even Swindon, West Kingshill and Westleaze areas in Swindon 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 Wells Street
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Rood Catholic Primary School 381 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 4–11 | Good Report | 0.1 mi |
| Drove Primary School 706 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 0.3 mi |
| King William Street Church of England Primary School 198 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Good Report | 0.4 mi |
| Lainesmead Primary School and Nursery 347 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.5 mi |
| Holy Cross Catholic Primary School 371 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 4–11 | Good Report | 0.5 mi |
| Lethbridge Primary School 472 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| UTC Swindon 182 pupils | Secondary | 14–19 | Requires improvement Report | 0.7 mi |
| Lawn Manor Academy 969 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Good 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, shops and health
Train stations
- Swindon station 0.5 mi · 11 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Holy Rood Church (W-bound, Groundwell Road) 1 min walk
- Holy Rood Church (E-bound, Groundwell Road) 1 min walk
- Regent Circus (Stop CC, Princes Street) 2 min walk
- Regent Circus (Stop CA, Princes Street) 2 min walk
GP surgeries
- Whalebridge Practice
The Whalebridge Practice, Swindon Nhs Health Centre, Swindon · 0.3 mi - Victoria Cross Surgery
168-169 Victoria Road, Swindon · 0.3 mi - Park Lane Practice
7-9 Park Lane, Swindon · 0.7 mi - Old Town Surgery
Curie Avenue, Okus, Swindon · 1.0 mi
Supermarkets
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Groundwell · 0.1 mi
- Iceland Iceland Swindon · 0.3 mi
- Tesco Express Tesco Swindon Express · 0.3 mi
- Aldi Aldi Swindon · 0.4 mi
Pharmacies
- Victoria Road Pharmacy · 0.1 mi
- Epicare Health Pharmacy · 0.2 mi
- Swindon Health Ctre Pharmacy Ltd · 0.3 mi
Dentists
- Dental Surgery · 0.2 mi
- Islington Street (dental Surgery) · 0.3 mi
- Ebenezer House Dental Care Limited · 0.3 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 3 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 | 2 of 10 |
| Employment | 4 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 6 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 3 of 10 |
| Crime | 1 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 4 of 10 |
| Living environment | 4 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 23.0% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 64.6% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 12.2% | 17.1% |
| Households | 821 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 17.1% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 76.1% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 6.7% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,840 |
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 Wells Street
Ethnic group
| Here | Swindon | |
|---|---|---|
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 49.1% | 11.6% |
| White | 42.4% | 81.5% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 4% | 2.6% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 3% | 2.8% |
| Other ethnic group | 1.5% | 1.5% |
Religion
| Here | Swindon | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 38.3% | 46.6% |
| Hindu | 27.4% | 2.5% |
| No religion | 22.7% | 40.5% |
| Muslim | 4.5% | 2.7% |
| Not answered | 4.5% | 5.6% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.7% |
| Sikh | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.7% |
Country of birth
| Here | Swindon | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 37.2% | 79.6% |
| Born outside the UK | 62.8% | 20.4% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Swindon | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 47.1% | 27.9% |
| No qualifications | 12.6% | 17.3% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 11.9% | 16.3% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 10.9% | 13% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 8.3% | 16.2% |
| Other qualifications | 5.5% | 3.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.8% | 5.8% |
General health
| Here | Swindon | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 50.2% | 48.1% |
| Good health | 37.2% | 35.2% |
| Fair health | 9.7% | 12.3% |
| Bad health | 2.4% | 3.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.9% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Swindon | |
|---|---|---|
| No cars or vans in household | 50.4% | 19.3% |
| 1 car or van in household | 39.3% | 41.7% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 9.1% | 29.6% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 1.2% | 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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