POSTCODE DECISION REPORT
SN26 7AU postcode decision report
Strong move-check signal
Gigabit availability is strong at 100%. There is no direct flood feature match in the current postcode geometry seam. Nearby planning activity is quiet in the current radius. 3 nearby school rows are available for shortlist follow-up.
Live across price, planning, connectivity, flood, and nearby schools | Sold prices through 02 Apr 2026 · Broadband source year 2024
- Median sold price, last 5 years £495,000Based on 25 sales · Latest sale in data: 02 Apr 2026
- Gigabit availability 100%Ofcom coverage year 2024
- Flood signal No direct matchPostcode geometry summary
- Nearby planning QuietCurrent applications plus recent decisions within the live postcode radius
- Nearby schools 3 matchedSchools are currently surfaced by postcode area for shortlist follow-up
Joined postcode brief
Start with the direct signals below, then move into planning, schools, tools, and learning if this postcode still looks viable.
Median sold price, last 5 years
Strong sampleStrong sample. Based on 25 sales · Latest sale in data: 02 Apr 2026.
Broadband
Strong broadband coverageGigabit availability is 100%, with 100% of premises at at least 300 Mbps and 0% below the Universal Service Obligation.
Flood risk
No direct flood matchThe current postcode summary does not intersect any flood-zone features, so there is no direct flood flag from this seam.
Transport
11 within 400mSN26 7AU links 11 transport stops within 400m and 24 within 800m. 11 local bus or tram access points sit within 400m. The nearest mapped stop is Minerva Heights (BCT) at about 66m. No rail or metro access point was found within 1200m.
Local business
12 within 1200mSN26 7AU currently links 12 mapped local businesses within 1200m of the postcode geometry. Top amenity groups include 4 food and drink, 4 nightlife, 2 grocery. The closest mapped place is Cold Harbour at about 344m. The current amenity availability signal scores 90/100.
Jobs
3,315 online job adverts observedSwindon local authority · Jun 2026. No comparable movement yet
Planning watch
No nearby matchesNo nearby planning rows matched SN26 7AU in the current live coverage yet.
Nearby schools
3 nearby school rows3 nearby school rows matched the postcode area for SN26 7AU. Use the schools flow to compare them in more detail.
Crime
Latest month 31SN26 7AU has approximate contextual crime around the postcode from its parent LSOA seam. Latest month shows 31 recorded crimes, rolling twelve month context shows 302, and violence and sexual offences is the top recorded type. The parent LSOA currently spans 99 postcode rows in this seam.
Median sold price, last 5 years
£495,000
Strong sample. Based on 25 sales · Latest sale in data: 02 Apr 2026.
Local business
This OSM snapshot shows the everyday places currently mapped within walking range of SN26 7AU, so you can judge convenience before deeper street-level checks.
Amenity availability
Convenience score 90/100
Basis: postcode exact. Nearby local-business counts use a 1200m radius from the postcode geometry and list only the closest mapped places.
Amenity group
Food and drink
4 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by fast food (2), cafe (1), restaurant (1).
Amenity group
Nightlife
4 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by pub (4).
Amenity group
Grocery
2 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by convenience (1), supermarket (1).
Amenity group
Personal services
2 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by hairdresser (2).
Closest mapped places
Use this as a first-pass convenience check, then confirm current opening status and fit on the ground before you rely on it.
Nightlife
Cold Harbour (Chef & Brewer)
Pub at Ermin Street, Swindon.
Nightlife
Heart in Hand
Pub at 43, High Street, Swindon.
Nightlife
The Jovial Monk
Pub at Highdown Way, Swindon.
Food and drink
Purton Pizza And Grill
Fast Food at Neighbourhood Centre, Highdown Way, St Andrews Ridge, Swindon.
Personal services
Gorgeous
Hairdresser in the current nearby-place seam.
Personal services
Mr Cut
Hairdresser at Salzgitter Drive.
Nearby schools
Use the postcode snapshot to decide whether this place stays on your shortlist, then carry the same geography into the schools flow for side-by-side comparison.
Primary
St Leonard's Church of England Primary Academy
Primary option in SN26 7AP. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
Phase unavailable
St Andrews Church of England Primary School, Blunsdon
Phase unavailable option in SN26 7AP. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
Phase unavailable
St Leonard's Church of England Primary Academy, Blunsdon
Phase unavailable option in SN26 7AP. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
School comparison
Compare nearby schools
Open side-by-side school comparison for SN26 7AU before you shortlist homes.
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Check planning again
Use the planning watch tool if you want a faster postcode scan alongside the flagship planning page.
Open planning watch toolRecommended tool
Check broadband and mobile
Use the broadband and mobile checker to pressure-test everyday connectivity around SN26 7AU.
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Check flood risk
Use the flood risk checker before you rule a postcode in or out.
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Read postcode and area guides
Browse practical articles that help you compare postcodes like SN26 7AU with the rest of your move shortlist.
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Use viewing and offer planners
Open planners and templates like the viewing checklist, offer planning sheet, and before you move checklist while you assess SN26 7AU.
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Ask vetted agents
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