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Gorse Hill and Pinehurst, Swindon, England
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Gorse Hill and Pinehurst, Swindon, England
SN2 8BX is in the Swindon local authority (E06000030). The property market in the SN2 8BX postcode area had 0 properties sold in 2021. Across the SN2 area, there were 1347 properties sold in 2021, with an average value of £275156.
Property market | £301,952 for a semi-detached property | |
Airport access | Closest airport is Bristol (42.7 miles) | |
Broadband | 97.8mbps average broadband speeds (very fast broadband for UK) | |
Socio-economic status | Ranked 289 out of 573 in England & Wales for % of residents in higher managerial positions and 389 out of 573 for residents who are long-term unemployed (North Swindon level) | |
Community | Median age is 40.1 | Happiness is Below Average for Wiltshire, Average for UK | |
Crime | 3.0 burglaries per 1k people (Swindon) | |
Commute (approx) | - Reading (27 mins) - Bristol Temple Meads (30 mins) - Paddington (52 mins) - Cardiff Central (70 mins) | |
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£301,952 for a semi-detached property | |
Closest airport is Bristol (42.7 miles) | |
97.8mbps average broadband speeds (very fast broadband for UK) | |
Median age is 40.1 | Happiness is Below Average for Wiltshire, Average for UK | |
Ranked 289 out of 573 in England & Wales for % of residents in higher managerial positions389 out of 573 for residents who are long-term unemployed (North Swindon level) | |
3.0 burglaries per 1k people (Swindon) | |
- Reading (27 mins) - Bristol Temple Meads (30 mins) - Paddington (52 mins) - Cardiff Central (70 mins) |
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Places to live if you commute to Waterloo UK towns & villages recommended by us Top locations by % of residents in high income jobsThe property market in Gorse Hill has had a steep increase over the last few years but slowing growth. On average, a detached house costs £487,877, which is up 3.0% on last year. A semi-detached house on average costs £301,952, a terraced house £235,743 and a flat £159,925. Renting a two bedroom flat will cost you £736 per month. Property prices in Gorse Hill are similar to the average property prices across Wiltshire and are similar when compared to other locations with a similar density in England. When looking at the annual change in property prices in Gorse Hill, prices have risen much more quickly than the annual average price change seen across the Wiltshire region.
Property data is based on Swindon level pricing data and is as at September 2023 (publicised 15 November 2023)
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Train Station | Distance from Gorse Hill | Commute optionsClick to view route details |
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Swindon (Wilts) A relatively busy station. Station footfall changed -1% from the previous year. | Nearby |
- Reading (2 change(s) - 35 mins - Great Western Railway) View details - Bristol Temple Meads (1 change(s) - 39 mins - Great Western Railway) View details - Paddington (2 change(s) - 64 mins - Great Western Railway - £1013 monthly fare) View details - Cardiff Central (93 mins - Great Western Railway) View details - Birmingham New Street (3 change(s) - 111 mins - CrossCountry) View details - London Waterloo (2 change(s) - 173 mins - South Western Railway - £1013 monthly fare) View details |
Gorse Hill has a high number of nearby schools, so there is plenty of choice although there may also be a lot of competition for spaces too. There are a mix of both primary and secondary schools nearby, including Seven Fields Primary School, which was was rated as outstanding in 2014. There are 8 other outstanding schools nearby too. Example schools in the area are listed below, with some information on their rating and access criteria.
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School | Type | Outstanding? |
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Beechcroft Infant School | Primary Community school - Mixed | Yes - 2014 |
St Joseph's Catholic College | Secondary school Academy converter - Mixed | Yes - 2014 |
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School | Primary Academy converter - Mixed | Yes - 2014 |
Holy Rood Catholic Primary School | Primary Academy converter - Mixed | Yes - 2014 |
St Mary's Catholic Primary School | Primary Academy converter - Mixed | Yes - 2014 |
The Commonweal School | Secondary school Academy converter - Mixed | Yes - 2014 |
Seven Fields Primary School | Primary Academy converter - Mixed | Yes - 2014 |
Drove Primary School | Primary Academy converter - Mixed | Yes - 2014 |
Grange Infants' School | Primary Academy converter - Mixed | Yes - 2014 |
Lainesmead Primary School and Nursery | Primary Community school - Mixed | No |
Greenmeadow Primary School | Primary Community school - Mixed | No |
Robert Le Kyng Primary School | Primary Community school - Mixed | No |
Crowdys Hill School | Primary & Secondary Community special school - Mixed | No |
OakTree Nursery and Primary School | Primary Community school - Mixed | No |
Swindon Academy | Primary & Secondary Academy sponsor led - Mixed | No |
Lethbridge Primary School | Primary Academy converter - Mixed | No |
Mountford Manor Primary School | Primary Academy converter - Mixed | No |
King William Street Church of England Primary School | Primary Academy converter - Mixed | No |
St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Swindon | Primary Academy converter - Mixed | No |
Ruskin Junior School | Primary Academy sponsor led - Mixed | No |
Ferndale Primary School & Nursery | Primary Academy converter - Mixed | No |
Gorse Hill Primary School | Primary Academy converter - Mixed | No |
Lawn Manor Academy | Secondary school Academy converter - Mixed | No |
Kingsdown School | Secondary school Academy converter - Mixed | No |
UTC Swindon | Secondary school University technical college - Mixed | No |
St Luke's Academy | Secondary school Academy special sponsor led - Mixed | No |
School | Type | Latest Rating | Parent View Reviews (if available) | Ofsted Report (if available) | Address |
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Drove Primary School | Primary Academy converter - Mixed | 1: Outstanding (3/14/2012) | Ofsted Report Link | Swindon | |
Gorse Hill Primary School | Primary Academy converter - Mixed | 2: Good (9/14/2022) | 28 submissions 96.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy | Ofsted Report Link | Swindon |
St Luke's Academy | Secondary school Academy special sponsor led - Mixed | 2: Good (7/7/2022) | Ofsted Report Link | Swindon | |
Kingsdown School | Secondary school Academy converter - Mixed | 2: Good (1/29/2020) | Ofsted Report Link | Swindon | |
Crowdys Hill School | Primary & Secondary Community special school - Mixed | 2: Good (2/27/2019) | Ofsted Report Link | Swindon | |
OakTree Nursery and Primary School | Primary Community school - Mixed | 2: Good (11/27/2014) | Ofsted Report Link | Swindon | |
Swindon Academy | Primary & Secondary Academy sponsor led - Mixed | 2: Good (5/25/2017) | 80 submissions 58.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy | Ofsted Report Link | Swindon |
St Joseph's Catholic College | Secondary school Academy converter - Mixed | 2: Good (11/13/2014) | Ofsted Report Link | Swindon | |
Lainesmead Primary School and Nursery | Primary Community school - Mixed | 2: Good (5/18/2022) | 45 submissions 84.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy | Ofsted Report Link | Swindon |
Holy Rood Catholic Primary School | Primary Academy converter - Mixed | 2: Good (5/5/2022) | 18 submissions 95.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy | Ofsted Report Link | Swindon |
St Mary's Catholic Primary School | Primary Academy converter - Mixed | 2: Good (1/16/2019) | Ofsted Report Link | Swindon | |
The Commonweal School | Secondary school Academy converter - Mixed | 2: Good (11/29/2017) | Ofsted Report Link | Swindon | |
Lethbridge Primary School | Primary Academy converter - Mixed | 2: Good (6/19/2013) | Ofsted Report Link | Swindon | |
Beechcroft Infant School | Primary Community school - Mixed | 2: Good (1/30/2014) | Ofsted Report Link | Swindon | |
Mountford Manor Primary School | Primary Academy converter - Mixed | 2: Good (9/10/2014) | Ofsted Report Link | Swindon | |
King William Street Church of England Primary School | Primary Academy converter - Mixed | 2: Good (10/16/2019) | Ofsted Report Link | Swindon | |
St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Swindon | Primary Academy converter - Mixed | 2: Good (12/19/2018) | Ofsted Report Link | Swindon | |
Ferndale Primary School & Nursery | Primary Academy converter - Mixed | 2: Good (1/31/2014) | Ofsted Report Link | Swindon | |
Ruskin Junior School | Primary Academy sponsor led - Mixed | 2: Good (9/14/2022) | 53 submissions 81.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy | Ofsted Report Link | Swindon |
Grange Infants' School | Primary Academy converter - Mixed | 3: Requires Improvement (6/28/2018) | Ofsted Report Link | Swindon |
School | Type |
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Drove Primary School Ofsted report | Primary Latest rating - 1: Outstanding (3/14/2012) |
Gorse Hill Primary School Ofsted report | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (9/14/2022) 28 submissions 96.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy |
St Luke's Academy Ofsted report | Secondary school Latest rating - 2: Good (7/7/2022) |
Kingsdown School Ofsted report | Secondary school Latest rating - 2: Good (1/29/2020) |
Crowdys Hill School Ofsted report | Primary & Secondary Latest rating - 2: Good (2/27/2019) |
OakTree Nursery and Primary School Ofsted report | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (11/27/2014) |
Swindon Academy Ofsted report | Primary & Secondary Latest rating - 2: Good (5/25/2017) 80 submissions 58.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy |
St Joseph's Catholic College Ofsted report | Secondary school Latest rating - 2: Good (11/13/2014) |
Lainesmead Primary School and Nursery Ofsted report | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (5/18/2022) 45 submissions 84.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy |
Holy Rood Catholic Primary School Ofsted report | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (5/5/2022) 18 submissions 95.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy |
St Mary's Catholic Primary School Ofsted report | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (1/16/2019) |
The Commonweal School Ofsted report | Secondary school Latest rating - 2: Good (11/29/2017) |
Lethbridge Primary School Ofsted report | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (6/19/2013) |
Beechcroft Infant School Ofsted report | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (1/30/2014) |
Mountford Manor Primary School Ofsted report | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (9/10/2014) |
King William Street Church of England Primary School Ofsted report | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (10/16/2019) |
St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Swindon Ofsted report | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (12/19/2018) |
Ferndale Primary School & Nursery Ofsted report | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (1/31/2014) |
Ruskin Junior School Ofsted report | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (9/14/2022) 53 submissions 81.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy |
Grange Infants' School Ofsted report | Primary Latest rating - 3: Requires Improvement (6/28/2018) |
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Average speed | 97.8 mbps |
% households with superfast broadband access | 98.9% |
% households unable to access decent broadband | 0.0% |
SN2 8BX | UK Average | |
% of premises with 0 to 2 Mbps download speed | 0.0% | |
% of premises with 2 to 5 Mbps download speed | 0.0% | |
% of premises with 5 to 10 Mbps download speed | 0.0% | |
% of premises with 10 to 30 Mbps download speed | 0.0% | |
% of premises with 30 to 300Mbps download speed | 0.0% | 34% (96% have access to at least 30Mbps) |
% of premises with greater than 300Mbps download speed | 100.0% | 62% |
Gorse Hill has a good numbers of stores nearby to choose from, including: Aldi Stratton Swindon, Aldi Swindon, Iceland Gorse Hill Swindon, Iceland Swindon, Lidl Gorse Hill Swindon, Lidl Greenbridge Retail Park, M&S Swindon, Morrisons Daily Swindon, Morrisons Daily Swindon Penhill, Morrisons Daily Swindon Victoria Road, Tesco Swindon Extra, Tesco Swindon Metro, Tesco Swindon Pinehurst. There are many pubs and bars nearby, including: Beni's, Cheekies Bar Swindon, County Ground Hotel, Kembrey Park Brewers Fayre, The Duke Of Edinburgh, The Great Western Hotel, The Merlin, The Moonrak... (see map below for more bars and associated links). Regarding restaurants and other types of eateries, we found many nearby, including: Arabian Nights, Aroma Grill, Baguette Bar, Baristocats, Big Breakfast Plus, Boom Battle Bar / Wingman / Bunheadz, Broccoli Pizza & Pasta / (Online) WO... (see map below for more). There is a wide range of cafes and coffee shops in the area, including: Boswells Cafe, Cafe Luso, Cafe Mobility (Trading In Car Park Sanford Hse), Cafenest, Chaat Cafe, Coffee #1, Costa, Darkroom Espresso, Juice Cafe, Lant... (see map below for more). SN2 8BX has a range of train stations and schools nearby, as shown in the map below.
Relative to the UK as a whole, Wiltshire has an average crime rate (55 crimes reported per thousand people). Gorse Hill has a higher crime rate than this, with 78 crimes reported per thousand people. In regards to burglaries, Gorse Hill has a lower rate (3 burglaries per thousand people) than an average location in the UK with the same density. Source: ONS
Crimes per 1k population
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