SN26 7EA postcode in Swindon, England
SN26 7EA is a postcode in Swindon, in the Blunsdon ward. It is in the Swindon North parliamentary constituency and the Wiltshire police force area, and has been in use since June 2000.
Where SN26 7EA is, and what is near it
- SN26 7EA
- Other postcodes in SN26 7: press one for its page
- 4 schools
- 2 railway stations
- 3 GP practices
- 2 EV charging points
- Further out, with the distance
Points are centre points, not buildings, and nothing drawn is a boundary. Names in italics are council wards: we hold no town or village names here. Open this area on OpenStreetMap (latitude 51.6047, longitude -1.7806)
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) Postcode Directory, August 2026, loaded 20 October 2026; schools: Department for Education; stations and bus stops: Department for Transport; GP practices: NHS England; charging points: © OpenStreetMap contributors, Open Database Licence; street map: Ordnance Survey, OS Open Zoomstack, Open Government Licence v3.0, drawn with MapLibre. How we use them
Who looks after SN26 7EA?
- SwindonCouncil, for all local services Swindon: bins, council tax, planning
- Council tax bandSet for each home, not for a postcode. The bands and a year's charge around SN26 7EA Check a council tax band on GOV.UK
- WiltshirePolice force area
- Swindon NorthParliamentary constituency. Its MP is Will Stone (Labour), as Parliament lists them. Contact Will Stone
ONS places a whole postcode in one council, one ward and one constituency, from a single point. A few postcodes cross a boundary, so an address at the edge can belong to the one next door. Your council tax bill or your poll card settles it for your address.
Council, police force area and constituency: ONS Postcode Directory, August 2026. The MP: UK Parliament, read 14 October 2026.
What broadband can you get at SN26 7EA?
19% of the homes and businesses at SN26 7EA can get superfast broadband (30 Mbit/s or more) from a line, and 19% gigabit, Ofcom says.
Swindon: 97%
Swindon: 99%
The line marks the figure across Swindon.
Source: Ofcom, Connected Nations, Spring 2026, data for January 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
When are the bins collected at SN26 7EA?
BinDayBuddy has not read Swindon Borough Council's days for SN26 7EA today. It reads them from the council's own system when you ask.
Check the bin days for SN26 7EA on BinDayBuddySource: BinDayBuddy, built from councils' own collection systems and public data. BinDayBuddy is run by Towpath Digital, which also runs this site. How we use it
Is SN26 7EA at risk of flooding?
From rivers and the sea, long term
The Environment Agency's list of postcodes with a home or business in an area at risk of flooding from rivers or the sea does not include SN26 7EA.
Rivers and the sea only, for the land around buildings, not each building. GOV.UK's checker answers for one address, surface water included.
Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea (postcodes in areas at risk), published 6 July 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0.
From surface water, across Swindon
The Environment Agency publishes this for the whole council, not for SN26 7EA: 2,457 properties in Swindon are at high risk (2.1% of all its properties). All the figures for Swindon
Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Surface Water, properties at risk by local authority, version 2025-09, listed 18 September 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Flood warnings
The centre of SN26 7EA is not in any of the Environment Agency's flood warning or alert areas. Part of the postcode may still be, so check your own address when you sign up.
Sign up for flood warnings, free, on GOV.UK Check flood risk at another postcodeSource: Environment Agency, flood warning areas read 17 October 2026. Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use these
What do homes sell for near SN26 7EA?
Homes in SN26 7 sold for a typical £400,050 in the 12 months to August 2026, across 22 sales, up 1.3% on the 12 months before, HM Land Registry's figures show.
- Detached £455,000 12 sales
- Semi-detached £305,000 7 sales
- Terraced 3 sales, too few to price
Each bar is that kind's typical price, against the most expensive kind here.
Across the whole SN26 district: a typical £400,000 from 31 sales.
How we work this out: house prices by postcodeSource: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, files dated 28 September 2026. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2021. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Homes sold in SN26 7EA
HM Land Registry records 3 standard sales of homes in SN26 7EA from January 2024 to August 2026, the latest on 9 May 2025. The middle sale was £585,000, from £312,000 to £605,000. Across SN26 7, the typical price in the 12 months to August 2026 was £400,050. Each sale below opens Land Registry's own record of it.
- £312,00016 Turnpike Road
- £585,000Maple Tree Cottage, 17A, Turnpike Road
- £605,00017 - 18, Turnpike Road
Sales at market value to a private buyer; the latest months are not complete. Own or live in a home listed here and would rather it were not? Ask us to take it off.
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, files dated 28 September 2026. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2021. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
What council tax band are homes near SN26 7EA?
The Valuation Office Agency counts about 960 homes in the neighbourhood around SN26 7EA. The largest share of them, 22%, are in council tax band D. More were built in 2020 or later than in any other period (20%). A home's own band is set for that home: check it on GOV.UK.
Council tax bands, and a year's council tax
Band D in Swindon for 2026‑27: £2,438. For the bands the homes here are in, a year's council tax runs from £1,625 (band A) to £4,064 (band G); band D, the most common, is £2,438.
| Band | Homes around here | A year |
|---|---|---|
| Band A | about 80 (8%) | £1,625 |
| Band B | about 30 (3%) | £1,896 |
| Band C | about 130 (14%) | £2,167 |
| Band D | about 210 (22%) | £2,438 |
| Band E | about 200 (21%) | £2,980 |
| Band F | about 190 (20%) | £3,522 |
| Band G | about 120 (13%) | £4,064 |
| Band H | withheld | £4,876 |
When the homes were built
- 15% Before 1900
- 2% 1900 to 1918
- 3% 1919 to 1939
- 17% 1945 to 1964
- 15% 1965 to 1982
- 17% 1983 to 1999
- 3% 2000 to 2009
- 9% 2010 to 2019
- 20% 2020 or later
Averages for Swindon before discounts, not any one home's bill.
Council tax: Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, Council Tax levels set by local authorities in England 2026 to 2027, Table 10, published 25 March 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Counts for the neighbourhood the centre of SN26 7EA is in (ONS area E01015473), rounded by the VOA.
Check one home's band on GOV.UKSource: Valuation Office Agency, Council Tax: stock of properties, at 31 March 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which schools are near SN26 7EA?
The nearest open schools to SN26 7EA, in a straight line. Distance is not a catchment.
Primary
Source: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools, read 17 October 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. Each school opens its own record there. How we use it
Where is the nearest station to SN26 7EA?
The nearest railway station to the centre of SN26 7EA is Swindon Rail Station, 4.4 km away in a straight line.
- Swindon Rail Station Railway station 4.4 kmCycle
- Kemble Rail Station Railway station 18.5 kmDrive
Straight-line distances from the centre point, not routes. Walk: under 1.2 km. Cycle: 1.2 to 5 km. Drive: further.
No bus stop within 400 metres in the Department for Transport's register.
More stations near SN26 7EA, and how we find themSource: Department for Transport, NaPTAN, read 17 October 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which GP surgeries are near SN26 7EA?
The nearest GP practices to the centre of SN26 7EA, in a straight line. Each sets the area it takes patients from. In England, each opens its page at the Care Quality Commission, which inspects and rates it.
- Abbey Meads Medical Pract Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report September 2026 · Phone 01793 706030 1.1 kmWalk
- North Swindon Practice Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report May 2018, over 3 years old · Phone 01793 705783 2.3 kmCycle
- Merchiston Surgery Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report March 2026 · Phone 01793 823307 2.9 kmCycle
Source: NHS England, Organisation Data Service (GP practices), read 17 October 2026; ratings: Care Quality Commission, 1 October 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Where can I charge an electric car near SN26 7EA?
The nearest charging points to the centre of SN26 7EA, as OpenStreetMap had them on 20 October 2026:
- Shell Recharge Charging point · 4 chargers · Type 2 · up to 11 kW 350 mWalk
- Ermin Street Charging point · 4 chargers · Type 2 · up to 75 kW 650 mWalk
- Blunsdon Community Shop and Cafe Charging point · 2 chargers · Type 2 · up to 7 kW 1.0 kmWalk
OpenStreetMap is mapped by volunteers. It does not have every charger, and not every one it has gives its speed or plugs. Check a charger's own app before you set off.
See more chargers on Open Charge MapSource: © OpenStreetMap contributors, Open Database Licence, map as of 20 October 2026. How we use it
Which dentists are near SN26 7EA?
The nearest to the centre of SN26 7EA, in a straight line. Those in England open their page at the Care Quality Commission, which inspects them. It gives few dentists a rating.
- Seven Fields Dental Health Centre Phone 01793 722194 550 mWalk
- Reandon Ltd Phone 07888 530385 1.1 kmWalk
- Abbey Meads Dental Practice - Swindon Phone 01793 726288 1.1 kmWalk
Source: Care Quality Commission (directory of 14 October 2026), Open Government Licence v3.0. This uses Care Quality Commission information. How we use it
Which hospitals are nearest to SN26 7EA?
The nearest NHS and private hospitals and clinics in England, in a straight line, with the Care Quality Commission's latest overall rating. One in Wales or Scotland may be nearer.
- Great Western Hospital Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report July 2026 · Phone 01793 604020 8.2 kmDrive
- OUH Radiotherapy Centre Phone 01865 220680 8.2 kmDrive
Not every hospital has an accident and emergency department. In an emergency, call 999.
Source: Care Quality Commission (directory of 14 October 2026, ratings of 1 October 2026), Open Government Licence v3.0. This uses Care Quality Commission information. How we use it
Which care homes are near SN26 7EA?
The nearest care homes to the centre of SN26 7EA, in a straight line, with the Care Quality Commission's latest overall rating.
- Park View Nursing Home Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report March 2026 · Phone 01793 721352 700 mWalk
- Ridgeway Rise Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report January 2020, over 3 years old · Phone 01793 987730 1.0 kmWalk
- Argyll House Care Quality Commission rating: Outstanding CQC report February 2018, over 3 years old · Phone 01793 726559 1.4 kmCycle
Source: Care Quality Commission (directory of 14 October 2026, ratings of 1 October 2026), Open Government Licence v3.0. This uses Care Quality Commission information. How we use it
Which pharmacies are near SN26 7EA?
The nearest NHS pharmacies to the centre of SN26 7EA, in a straight line. Those in England show the opening hours they gave the NHS (list published July 2026) and open their page on the NHS website. A few work online or by post only: check before you go.
- Penhill Pharmacy Mon to Fri 8:30am to 5:30pm; Sat and Sun closed · Phone 01793 723534 1.0 kmWalk
- Cohens Chemist, Abbey Meads Medical Ctr Mon to Fri 8:30am to 12:30pm, 1:30pm to 6:30pm; Sat 9am to 12pm; Sun closed · Phone 01793 704165 1.2 kmWalk
- Asda Pharmacy, Orbital Shopping Park Mon to Sat 9am to 8pm; Sun 10am to 4pm · Phone 01793 707770 1.9 kmCycle
Hours can change on bank holidays. For urgent help when a pharmacy is closed, call NHS 111.
Source: NHS Business Services Authority (phone numbers: NHS Organisation Data Service), Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which vets are near SN26 7EA?
The nearest vets to the centre of SN26 7EA on OpenStreetMap, in a straight line. Each opens its entry on the map, with its opening hours and website where they are mapped.
- Abbey Meads Veterinary Surgery 1.1 kmWalk
- Eastcott Veterinary Surgery 2.4 kmCycle
- Stratton Veterinary Surgery 3.2 kmCycle
OpenStreetMap may not have every vet. Out of hours, ring your own vet’s number first: the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons says vets in practice must arrange round-the-clock emergency first aid and pain relief, themselves or through another service.
Source: © OpenStreetMap contributors, Open Database Licence, map as of 20 October 2026. How we use it
Is SN26 7EA in a conservation area?
The centre of SN26 7EA is not in any conservation area, listed building, tree preservation area, green belt or protected landscape that planning.data.gov.uk holds. Not every council has sent all its data, so check with the council before relying on it.
Source: planning.data.gov.uk, asked at the postcode's centre point. Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
How much crime is there near SN26 7EA?
Police.uk records 115 crimes and reports of anti-social behaviour within a mile of the centre of SN26 7EA in August 2026, the latest month it has published.
Also: vehicle crime 4, burglary 3, drugs 3, other crime 2, robbery 1, possession of weapons 1.
Police.uk places each report at a nearby point, so this is an area, not a street.
Your local policing team on Police.uk How we work this out: crime by postcode, with the last 12 monthsSource: data.police.uk, from its download of 30 September 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
The official record for SN26 7EA
- Ward
- Blunsdon
- Parish
- Blunsdon
- Region
- South West
- Country
- England
- Rural or urban
- Urban, nearer to a major town or city
- In use since
- June 2000
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) Postcode Directory, August 2026, loaded 20 October 2026. See all our data sources
Where to check what we do not hold
- Food hygiene ratings: Food hygiene ratings, from the Food Standards Agency
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