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Surrounded by some of England’s finest countryside as well as a number of famous attractions, Swindon is one of the South West’s best kept secrets. As the largest town in Wiltshire, Swindon is enriched with Victorian parks and gardens, multiple museums (including the award-winning Steam Museum), art galleries and much-loved shopping centres.
Mentioned in the Domesday Book in 1086, Swindon began as a Saxon Village. For centuries after, Swindon was just a small and quiet market town however it was the introduction of the railway in 1840 which transformed the area from a small and sleepy market town into the largest town in Wiltshire.
The town’s St Mark’s Church was consecrated in 1845, the first shops opened in 1846 and from the mid 1840s houses were built on Bridge Street and Fleet Street. It was also within the 1840s that an iron rolling mill was built in the town. As more and more ironworkers moved into the area for work, new houses were built what is now known as Cambria Place and Cambria Bridge. Over the next 40 years, many more roads, including Regent Street, Queen Street, Henry Street, Reading Street and Oxford Street, were built upon and by 1881 the population of Swindon exceeded 15,000. The town was however still in two settlements – the old town and the new town – divided by fields.
By 1900 the two towns, Old and New Swindon had fused together into one. The growth of the new town continued at an impressive rate in the years after, with an isolation hospital, an electricity generating station and a system of tramways built soon after.
After WWII, Swindon was designated an overspill town. As a result, the town expanded rapidly as around 14,000 people moved to the town from London during the 1950s. Swindon was still very much a one-industry town at this time; however, the end of an era came in 1986 when Swindon’s railway works closed.
Today the town’s railway heritage lives on in the form of museums, while its industry is far more diverse than it was those many years ago. In the 21st century, the main employers within the town include insurance, banking and food distribution.
There are plenty of things to do in Swindon, from shopping to steam railways, museums to meadows and country parks. Some of the highlights include:
Swindon is home to over 70 primary schools, around 20 secondary schools and 14 further education establishments. For children aged 5 to 11, both Wanborough Primary School and Lethbridge Primary School are sought after institutes, with a high percentage of students meeting the expected standard. For pupils in key stage 3 and 4, Swindon Academy and The Ridgeway School & Sixth Form College have proven to educate students to a high level. For those looking into higher education, Oxford Brookes University has a campus in Swindon. The Joel Joffe Building, with its purpose-built facilities, opened in late 2016 and is the home of the university’s healthcare-related courses.
Swindon is situated close to the M4 motorway. As such, it provides easy access for those commuting by car to Bristol or Bath or travelling to other major cities across the UK, including London. Heathrow Airport is also located around an hour and a half away by car, via the M4.
For more information about some of the most popular areas to live in and around Swindon, ask in branch.
Below, you’ll find a selection of links to organisations and businesses serving the local area.
Chancellors are the leading estate agents and lettings business in Wiltshire who are committed to delivering exceptional service. Our friendly team in Swindon are here to offer you expert advice, whether you are looking at buying, renting, selling, or letting out a property in the area. With our local knowledge of Swindon and the surrounding areas, our Swindon estate agents are on hand to offer you full support in your property search.
Our wide range of sales and lettings services include:
Find houses in Swindon where the local branch is open Monday to Saturday, with late opening hours on a Monday to Friday. We can be found on Commercial Road, beside the Royal Bank of Scotland.
Our friendly team are available to take your call from 8:30am to 8:00pm Monday to Friday for any questions you might have about the property market in Swindon and the surrounding areas.
Chancellors operate in Swindon and throughout the surrounding areas of Wiltshire. We have a few wonderful properties which are just waiting to be discovered.
We cover the following areas in and around Swindon:
Living in Swindon is to see progression at its finest as a thriving city from the back of heavy industry, it now attracts modern science and business sectors with some of the highest average incomes in the country. Swindon has evolved from its small market town to a top spot to make a living.
The M4 connects Swindon to close major cities like Bristol, Reading, Oxford, and Bath – all close enough to drive to for a day out. Swindon is 78 miles away from London, making it an ideal location to commute to while being able to experience the Cotswolds lifestyle and scenery. The city itself is still growing with industries and large business headquarters like Dyson, Intel and Nationwide located nearby for job seekers or those looking to relocate.
Swindon has plenty of choice for growing families with many primary and secondary schools, dozens being rated highly by Ofsted. Some of the local schools and colleges are below:
Swindon benefits from the inter-city services line that runs between Bristol and London Paddington. With Bristol at a 20-minute ride and London on a 55, you can see why Swindon is growing larger each day to be a commuter city. The Cotswolds itself is only a 15-minute journey away, so you have both the big city and the pleasant English countryside in one tidy package.
Swindon has one of the best coach and bus services to navigate around the city and the surrounding areas as Stagecoach themselves modernised one of its busiest routes – the link from Swindon bus station to Oxford. Even if you have your own car, with the Swindon bus services you might consider not even needing one with the plentiful bus links to the city and neighbouring areas like Bristol and Reading. Swindon as a modern city has plenty of cycling routes for commuters that have a cycle to work scheme or simply enjoy getting on their bike with the nearby National Cycle Route 45.
Swindon is close to the M4 motorway making it easy to reach the South West and Wales by car. It is also renowned with drivers for the “Magic Roundabout” where learner drivers fear to drive and even experienced drivers may also get a little lost! But with the Cotswolds and popular cities close by, it’s worth a wrong turn or two.
Swindon is often visited for its shops, where the high street is still going strong with local boutiques and larger retailers. The inner-city Old Town has many cafés, bars, and shops, including five retail parks. These include the popular Swindon Designer Outlet in the Grade II listed buildings of the Great Western Railway Works. The Regent’s Circus development is where you can enjoy an evening dining out alongside popping into the cinema.
As a modern city, there are plenty of Gym’s to choose from that cater to singles or even busy parents with kids’ rooms included. The Link Centre is an ideal family day out with skating, swimming, and fun activity areas. The Oasis Leisure Centre is always popular with kids with wave machines and plenty of slides to enjoy.
Swindon is a large town with easy access to London and Wales. Properties sell fast here as a popular place to settle.
If you are thinking about buying or renting in Swindon, our highly experienced estate agents can help you to find your ideal property. Our knowledge of the area and the intricacies of the local housing market could prove to be invaluable in your search. We also offer services to those looking to sell their property and to property owners who wish to let out their property.
If you would like to find out more about our services, please do not hesitate to contact us today. We pride ourselves on delivering exceptional service, tailored to the needs of our clients. Why not contact our friendly team today on:
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One Bedroom Apartment currently let out as a serviced apartment. Allocated parking space and an investment opportunity. No onward chain
Available August - Unfurnished * Chancellors are proud to bring to the market this three bedroom property in West Swindon. The property is due for renovations to start soon and will be repainted throughout