Swindon Village Ward, Cheltenham: Crime, House Prices and Local Services
Crime, house prices, broadband, schools, health services, parks and more for Swindon Village ward in Cheltenham, gathered from open data and shown on one map.
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- Ward code E05015721, 165 postcodes, 5.11 km²
About Swindon Village Ward
Swindon Village is one of Cheltenham's 20 electoral wards, on the northern side of the town. It covers 5.11 square kilometres and 165 postcodes, and borders Cleeve Grange, Cleeve Hill, Pittville, Prestbury, Severn Vale North, Severn Vale South, Springbank, St Paul's, and St Peter's.
Whether you are thinking of moving to Swindon Village, already live here, or just want to know what is nearby, this page pulls the ward's figures together in one place: how much crime is reported and what kind, what homes sell for, how fast the broadband is, and where to find the nearest GP, dentist, optician, school, park, play area and public toilet. Places inside the ward are marked as such, and where the ward has fewer than three of something the nearest ones just over its boundary, within three miles, are listed alongside.
Comparing areas? The Cheltenham wards page puts all 20 wards on one map and one table. For the whole town, see our pages on crime data, house prices, GPs and pharmacies, dentists and opticians.
Swindon Village at a Glance
Crimes reported, 12 months to January 2026
1027 Up 21.5% on the year beforeMedian sale price, latest 12 months
£290,000 72 salesGigabit broadband available
97.1% of premisesNearest GP practice
1.26 mi St. Catherine's SurgeryListed buildings in the ward
13 12 Grade II, 1 Grade II*Councillors
2 2 Liberal DemocratRegistered voters
3,853 41.66% turnout in 2026Serious or fatal road collisions
19 2021 to 2025Map of Swindon Village
Tick the layers you want to see. The outline is the ward boundary.
Crime in Swindon Village
1027 crimes were reported in Swindon Village in the 12 months from February 2025 to January 2026, about 85.6 a month. The 12 months before that saw 845. The most common category was shoplifting (338), followed by violence and sexual offences (198).
| Category | Last 12 months | Share (%) | Previous 12 months |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 338 | 32.9 | 221 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 198 | 19.3 | 180 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 187 | 18.2 | 173 |
| Public order | 74 | 7.2 | 67 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 56 | 5.5 | 40 |
| Other theft | 40 | 3.9 | 46 |
| Vehicle crime | 35 | 3.4 | 24 |
| Burglary | 26 | 2.5 | 43 |
| Other crime | 25 | 2.4 | 14 |
| Drugs | 16 | 1.6 | 14 |
| Robbery | 12 | 1.2 | 12 |
| Possession of weapons | 8 | 0.8 | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 7 | 0.7 | 1 |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 0.5 | 8 |
Streets With the Most Reports
| Street | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Shopping Area | 423 |
| Addis Road | 58 |
| Windyridge Road | 48 |
| Elm Close | 43 |
| Supermarket | 40 |
| Richards Road | 36 |
| Queen Street | 36 |
| Bridge Street | 33 |
| Midwinter Gardens | 22 |
| Thomond Close | 17 |
Police record each crime against the nearest street point rather than the exact spot, so a street's total also includes crimes reported nearby. Crimes are counted by that point falling inside the ward boundary, so incidents on a boundary road can land on either side.
House Prices in Swindon Village
There have been 2,544 recorded home sales in Swindon Village since 1995. Over the latest 12 months to 2026-07-01 the median sale price was £290,000 across 72 sales.
Latest 12 Months by Property Type
| Type | Sales | Median | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached | 38 | £290,000 | £180,000 | £575,000 |
| Terraced | 15 | £248,000 | £200,000 | £325,000 |
| Detached | 12 | £349,500 | £300,000 | £955,000 |
| Other | 4 | £635,986 | £275,000 | £1,260,000 |
| Flat or maisonette | 3 | £97,000 | £68,000 | £136,000 |
Median Price by Year
| Year | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 28 | £287,000 |
| 2025 | 103 | £290,000 |
| 2024 | 56 | £280,000 |
| 2023 | 55 | £285,000 |
| 2022 | 59 | £270,000 |
| 2021 | 114 | £250,000 |
| 2020 | 52 | £240,000 |
| 2019 | 79 | £213,000 |
| 2018 | 79 | £218,000 |
| 2017 | 65 | £210,000 |
| 2016 | 92 | £188,250 |
| 2015 | 79 | £185,000 |
| 2014 | 82 | £166,250 |
| 2013 | 53 | £168,005 |
| 2012 | 50 | £161,000 |
| 2011 | 54 | £149,000 |
| 2010 | 63 | £165,000 |
| 2009 | 57 | £145,000 |
| 2008 | 47 | £153,000 |
| 2007 | 92 | £163,125 |
| 2006 | 111 | £158,000 |
| 2005 | 93 | £145,250 |
| 2004 | 107 | £142,000 |
| 2003 | 90 | £125,000 |
| 2002 | 94 | £111,975 |
| 2001 | 114 | £86,250 |
| 2000 | 108 | £79,000 |
| 1999 | 121 | £69,500 |
| 1998 | 83 | £61,995 |
| 1997 | 104 | £57,000 |
| 1996 | 96 | £52,972 |
| 1995 | 64 | £50,250 |
The latest year is part-year, so its sale count is lower. Prices come from HM Land Registry's Price Paid data, matched to the ward by postcode.
Politics and Voting in Swindon Village
Cheltenham Borough Council is made up of 40 councillors, two for each of the town's 20 wards. The councillors for Swindon Village are Flo Clucas (Liberal Democrat) and Richard Lawler (Liberal Democrat).
Elections and Turnout
| Election | Date | Seats contested | Registered voters | Ballots cast | Turnout (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 borough election | 2026-05-07 | 1 | 3,853 | 1,605 | 41.66 |
| 2024 borough election | 2024-05-02 | 2 | 3,815 | 1,218 | 31.93 |
2026 borough election Results
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share of votes (%) | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richard Lawler | Liberal Democrat | 606 | 37.8 | Elected |
| Matthew David William Podmore | Reform UK | 462 | 28.8 | |
| Ian Cameron | Green | 363 | 22.7 | |
| Edward Wadih Hazzan | Conservative | 126 | 7.9 | |
| Chris Johnson | Labour | 45 | 2.8 |
Official 2026 borough election result for Swindon Village on the council's website.
2024 borough election Results
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share of votes (%) | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flo Clucas | Liberal Democrat | 723 | 32.1 | Elected |
| Frank John Allen | Liberal Democrat | 613 | 27.2 | Elected |
| Mark Barber | Green | 303 | 13.5 | |
| Edward Nuan Bycroft Saul | Green | 257 | 11.4 | |
| Brian Anthony Chaplin | Conservative | 191 | 8.5 | |
| Joseph James Picknell | Conservative | 165 | 7.3 |
Official 2024 borough election result for Swindon Village on the council's website.
Election results and councillors from Cheltenham Borough Council. Each voter has as many votes as there are seats, so in a two-seat contest the votes can add up to more than the ballot papers issued, and turnout is ballot papers issued as a share of registered voters. See the results for every ward.
Health Near Swindon Village
GP practices
0 in Swindon Village, plus the nearest 5 beyond its boundary. Distances are in miles from the middle of the ward.
Pharmacies
2 in Swindon Village, plus the nearest 5 beyond its boundary. Distances are in miles from the middle of the ward.
Dentists
1 in Swindon Village, plus the nearest 5 beyond its boundary. Distances are in miles from the middle of the ward.
Opticians
1 in Swindon Village, plus the nearest 5 beyond its boundary. Distances are in miles from the middle of the ward.
Hospitals
0 in Swindon Village, plus the nearest 1 beyond its boundary. Distances are in miles from the middle of the ward.
| Name | Details | Distance (mi) | Where | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheltenham General Hospital | A&E. Sandford Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire | 2.34 | Nearby |
Schools Near Swindon Village
Schools
1 in Swindon Village, plus the nearest 5 beyond its boundary. Distances are in miles from the middle of the ward.
Parks and Play Near Swindon Village
Parks and open spaces
5 in Swindon Village. Distances are in miles from the middle of the ward.
Play areas
0 in Swindon Village, plus the nearest 5 beyond its boundary. Distances are in miles from the middle of the ward.
Running events
0 in Swindon Village, plus the nearest 3 beyond its boundary. Distances are in miles from the middle of the ward.
| Name | Details | Distance (mi) | Where | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheltenham parkrun | 5k | 1.26 | Nearby | |
| King George V Playing Field parkrun, Cheltenham | 5k | 1.74 | Nearby | |
| Cheltenham junior parkrun | Junior (2k) | 2.59 | Nearby |
Everyday Services Near Swindon Village
Public toilets
1 in Swindon Village, plus the nearest 5 beyond its boundary. Distances are in miles from the middle of the ward.
Post offices
1 in Swindon Village, plus the nearest 5 beyond its boundary. Distances are in miles from the middle of the ward.
Parcel pick-up points
7 in Swindon Village. Distances are in miles from the middle of the ward.
Food banks
0 in Swindon Village, plus the nearest 3 beyond its boundary. Distances are in miles from the middle of the ward.
| Name | Details | Distance (mi) | Where | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springbank Community Group | Ron Smith Pavilion, Springbank Way, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL51 0LH | 1.3 | Nearby | |
| Cheltenham Open Door | Unit 3, St George’s Business Park, Alstone Lane, Cheltenham, GL51 8HF | 1.51 | Nearby | |
| Cheltenham Foodbank | Cheltenham Elim Church, 115-117 St George's Road, Cheltenham, GL50 3ED | 1.6 | Nearby |
Community spaces
1 in Swindon Village, plus the nearest 5 beyond its boundary. Distances are in miles from the middle of the ward.
| Name | Details | Distance (mi) | Where | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheltenham Hackspace | 1 The Runnings, Cheltenham, England, GL51 9NJ | 0.37 | In ward | |
| St Paul's Hub | St Paul's Walk, Cheltenham, GL50 4GG | 1.16 | Nearby | |
| School House Cafe | St. Pauls Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL50 4EZ | 1.33 | Nearby | |
| Hub8 MX | Chester Walk, Cheltenham, GL50 3JZ | 1.6 | Nearby | |
| Wilson Art Gallery and Museum | 51 Clarence St, Cheltenham GL50 3JT | 1.66 | Nearby | |
| Common Ground Cafe - Brooklyn Club | Community Centre, Brooklyn Rd, Cheltenham, GL51 8DS | 1.81 | Nearby |
Getting Around Near Swindon Village
Car parks
0 in Swindon Village, plus the nearest 5 beyond its boundary. Distances are in miles from the middle of the ward.
EV charging
1 in Swindon Village, plus the nearest 5 beyond its boundary. Distances are in miles from the middle of the ward.
Fuel stations
1 in Swindon Village, plus the nearest 5 beyond its boundary. Distances are in miles from the middle of the ward.
Food and Drink Near Swindon Village
Pubs, cafes and takeaways
29 in Swindon Village.
Heritage Near Swindon Village
Places to visit
0 in Swindon Village, plus the nearest 5 beyond its boundary. Distances are in miles from the middle of the ward.
Listed buildings
13 in Swindon Village.
Local Issues in Swindon Village
Reports on FixMyStreet
There are no recent FixMyStreet reports in the ward.
Planning Applications
| Reference | Address | Status | Received |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26/01474/CACN | 1 Quat Goose Lane Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL51 9RX | Pending Consideration | 2026-09-15 |
| 26/01405/FUL | Unit C Kingsditch Trading Estate Malmesbury Road Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL51 9PL | Pending Consideration | 2026-09-02 |
| 26/01403/FUL | 4 Kerstin Close Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL50 4SA | Pending Consideration | 2026-09-02 |
| 26/01198/FUL | Cheltenham Animal Shelter Gardners Lane Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL51 9JW | Pending Consideration | 2026-07-28 |
Serious and Fatal Road Collisions
Police recorded 19 serious or fatal road collisions in Swindon Village between 2021 and 2025. Slight collisions are not counted here; the Cheltenham road collisions page covers the whole town.
Broadband in Swindon Village
| Speed tier | Premises covered (%) |
|---|---|
| Superfast (30 Mbps+) | 97.7 |
| Ultrafast (100 Mbps+) | 97.3 |
| Ultrafast (300 Mbps+) | 97.2 |
| Gigabit (1000 Mbps+) | 97.1 |
See how Swindon Village compares with every other ward on the Cheltenham broadband page.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where Does the Swindon Village Data Come From?
- Crime is street-level data from data.police.uk. House prices are HM Land Registry Price Paid data. Election results and councillors are from Cheltenham Borough Council. Broadband is from Ofcom's Connected Nations, and ward boundaries are from the Office for National Statistics. Everything else comes from the same open datasets behind the rest of this site, such as the NHS, the Food Standards Agency, Historic England and OpenStreetMap, sorted into the ward by location.
How Accurate Is the Ward Boundary?
- The boundary is a simplified version of the official ward outline, so a place right on the edge of the ward may be counted on either side. Where a service sits just outside the boundary it is listed as nearby, with its distance from the middle of the ward.
Does the Crime Count Show How Safe the Ward Is?
- Not on its own. The figures are reports recorded by the police, they don't allow for the number of people living in or passing through the ward, and police record crimes against the nearest street point rather than the exact location. Use them to compare one year with another and one type of crime with another.
Crime data © data.police.uk, election results © Cheltenham Borough Council, house prices © HM Land Registry, ward boundaries © Office for National Statistics, all under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors. Last updated 21 September 2026.