SN38 2LN postcode in Swindon, England
SN38 2LN is a postcode in Swindon, in the Old Town & Lawn ward. It is in the Swindon South parliamentary constituency and the Wiltshire police force area, and has been in use since June 1999. It is a large-user postcode, which Royal Mail gives to a single address that gets a lot of mail.
Where SN38 2LN is, and what is near it
- SN38 2LN
- Other postcodes in SN38 2: press one for its page
- 4 schools
- 1 railway station
- 3 GP practices
- 3 bus stops
- 2 EV charging points
- Further out, with the distance
Points are centre points, not buildings, and nothing drawn is a boundary. Open this area on OpenStreetMap (latitude 51.5404, longitude -1.7767)
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 SN38 2LN?
- 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 SN38 2LN Check a council tax band on GOV.UK
- WiltshirePolice force area
- Swindon SouthParliamentary constituency. Its MP is Heidi Alexander (Labour), as Parliament lists them. Contact Heidi Alexander
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 SN38 2LN?
None of the homes and businesses at SN38 2LN can get superfast broadband (30 Mbit/s or more) from a line, Ofcom says.
Share of homes and businesses that can get it
Gigabit (1,000 Mbit/s)
Superfast (30 Mbit/s or more)
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 SN38 2LN?
BinDayBuddy has not read Swindon Borough Council's days for SN38 2LN today. It reads them from the council's own system when you ask.
Check the bin days for SN38 2LN 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 SN38 2LN 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 SN38 2LN.
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 SN38 2LN: 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 SN38 2LN 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
Homes sold in SN38 2LN
HM Land Registry records no standard sales of homes in SN38 2LN from January 2024 to August 2026.
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 SN38 2LN?
The Valuation Office Agency counts about 720 homes in the neighbourhood around SN38 2LN. The largest share of them, 31%, are in council tax band D. More were built from 1919 to 1939 than in any other period (38%). 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 £1,896 (band B) to £4,064 (band G); band D, the most common, is £2,438.
| Band | Homes around here | A year |
|---|---|---|
| Band A | withheld | £1,625 |
| Band B | about 10 (1%) | £1,896 |
| Band C | about 160 (22%) | £2,167 |
| Band D | about 220 (31%) | £2,438 |
| Band E | about 90 (13%) | £2,980 |
| Band F | about 120 (17%) | £3,522 |
| Band G | about 120 (17%) | £4,064 |
| Band H | withheld | £4,876 |
When the homes were built
- Withheld Before 1900
- 4% 1900 to 1918
- 38% 1919 to 1939
- 21% 1945 to 1964
- 24% 1965 to 1982
- 4% 1983 to 1999
- 1% 2000 to 2009
- None 2010 to 2019
- 8% 2020 or later
2010 to 2019: none of the homes the VOA counts here.
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 SN38 2LN is in (ONS area E01033847), 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 SN38 2LN?
The nearest open schools to SN38 2LN, in a straight line. Distance is not a catchment.
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 SN38 2LN?
The nearest railway station to the centre of SN38 2LN is Swindon Rail Station, 2.9 km away in a straight line.
- Swindon Rail Station Railway station 2.9 kmCycle
Straight-line distances from the centre point, not routes. Walk: under 1.2 km. Cycle: 1.2 to 5 km. Drive: further.
3 bus stops within 400 metres, the nearest Nationwide House, 62 m away.
More stations near SN38 2LN, 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 SN38 2LN?
The nearest GP practices to the centre of SN38 2LN, 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.
- The Lawn Medical Centre Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report November 2022, over 3 years old · Phone 01793 536515 1.3 kmCycle
- Victoria Cross Surgery Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report May 2018, over 3 years old · Phone 01793 535584 1.6 kmCycle
- Old Town Surgery Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report November 2023 · Phone 01793 616057 1.8 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 SN38 2LN?
The nearest charging points to the centre of SN38 2LN, as OpenStreetMap had them on 20 October 2026:
- Bp Pulse Charging point · 8 chargers · Type 2 · up to 7.2 kW 100 mWalk
- The Wichel Inn Charging point · 2 chargers · CCS, CHAdeMO, Type 2 tethered · up to 50 kW 700 mWalk
- St Saviour's Church Charging point · 2 chargers · Type 2 · up to 22 kW 1.7 kmCycle
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 SN38 2LN?
The nearest to the centre of SN38 2LN, in a straight line. Those in England open their page at the Care Quality Commission, which inspects them. It gives few dentists a rating.
- Wichelstowe Dental Care Phone 07758 270543 1.0 kmWalk
- Devizes Road Dental Surgery Phone 01793 616738 1.1 kmWalk
- Eurodental Devizes Road Swindon Phone 01793 616738 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 SN38 2LN?
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.
- The Ridgeway Hospital Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report September 2026 · Phone 01793 814848 1.8 kmCycle
- Great Western Hospital Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report July 2026 · Phone 01793 604020 3.4 kmCycle
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 SN38 2LN?
The nearest care homes to the centre of SN38 2LN, in a straight line, with the Care Quality Commission's latest overall rating.
- Westwood House Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report June 2025 · Phone 01793 542069 950 mWalk
- Goddard Avenue (145) Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report July 2026 · Phone 01793 533552 1.4 kmCycle
- Bath Road Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report August 2019, over 3 years old · Phone 01793 538074 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 SN38 2LN?
The nearest NHS pharmacies to the centre of SN38 2LN, 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.
- Old Town Pharmacy Mon to Fri 9am to 1pm, 2:15pm to 7:30pm; Sat 9am to 12pm, 1pm to 5pm; Sun closed · Phone 01793 522430 1.3 kmCycle
- Lawn Pharmacy Mon to Fri 8:30am to 1pm, 2pm to 6pm; Sat 9am to 12pm; Sun closed · Phone 01793 496093 1.4 kmCycle
- Okus Pharmacy & Health Clinic Mon to Fri 9am to 1pm, 2pm to 6:15pm; Sat and Sun closed · Phone 01793 265965 1.8 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 SN38 2LN?
The nearest vets to the centre of SN38 2LN on OpenStreetMap, in a straight line. Each opens its entry on the map, with its opening hours and website where they are mapped.
- Drove Veterinary Hospital Phone +44 1793 522 483 650 mWalk
- Eastcott Veterinary Clinic & Hospital 1.4 kmCycle
- The Lawn Veterinary Centre Phone +44 1793 644422 1.4 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 SN38 2LN in a conservation area?
The centre of SN38 2LN 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 SN38 2LN?
Police.uk records 119 crimes and reports of anti-social behaviour within a mile of the centre of SN38 2LN in August 2026, the latest month it has published.
Also: other crime 3, burglary 2, vehicle crime 2, possession of weapons 2, theft from the person 1, bicycle theft 1, drugs 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 SN38 2LN
- Ward
- Old Town & Lawn
- Parish
- South Swindon
- Region
- South West
- Country
- England
- Built-up area
- Swindon
- Rural or urban
- Urban, nearer to a major town or city
- In use since
- June 1999
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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