Skylark View is a highly-anticipated collection of high-specification, energy-efficient 2 to 5-bedroom homes designed for modern living, nestled in a picturesque setting.
Highworth is a historic market town in Wiltshire, England, known for its scenic charm and rich heritage. With its cobbled streets and picturesque buildings, the town offers a blend of traditional character and modern living. Highworth is surrounded by beautiful countryside, making it a great location for outdoor activities. The town boasts a variety of local shops, pubs, and community spaces, creating a strong sense of belonging. Well-connected by road to nearby Swindon and other towns, and direct services to London in 48 minutes, it offers the perfect balance of rural living with city access.
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Walk ScoreVery walkableWalk Score 72 out of 100: Very walkable
Transit ScoreMinimal transitTransit Score 2 out of 100: Minimal transit
Bike ScoreSomewhat bikeableBike Score 35 out of 100: Somewhat bikeable
Broadband
1 network
older homes nearby: up to 15 Mbps
Flood risk
Schools
The nearest open schools within 2 km, with their current Ofsted outcome.
5 nearest60%40%
Good or better3
Improvement needed0
Serious concerns0
No grade yet2
720 m9 min walkSouthfield Junior SchoolPrimary · Academy converter, 720 m awayIts predecessor, Southfield Junior School, was rated Good on 18 Mar 2009Not yet inspected
How many of each are within 1.6 km, and the walk to the nearest.
14 places to eatGreggs, 790 m10 min
10 supermarkets and groceriesHighworth Service Station, 810 m10 min
7 pubsThe Rose & Crown, 960 m12 min
3 pharmacies
People and households
The neighbourhood around it (Swindon 001E) against Swindon as a whole.
People
1,612
Households
710
In good or very good health
83% vs 83%
Age profileShare of everyone in each five-year band
This neighbourhoodSwindon
10%5%0%
Getting around
How far everyday errands, public transport and cycling go from here, and how people here travel to work.
WalkVery walkable
TransitMinimal transit
BikeSomewhat bikeable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot.
Getting to work
This neighbourhood41%49%
Swindon31%
Broadband and mobile
What the 70 homes within 150 m record: a new home is usually served by the same networks.
Broadband
No full-fibre-only network recorded
DecentSuperfastUltrafastGigabit
1101001K
New homes in England must be built gigabit-ready (Building Regulations Part R, for work begun from 26 Dec 2022), with a gigabit connection where one can be had within a £2,000 cost cap. The speeds here are what the existing homes around it record: ask the sales office which network will serve the home.
Openreach
Mobile signal
Network
Calls indoors
Data indoors
Data outdoors
EE
None
None
Likely
O2
Limited
Limited
Risks
Flooding, radon, ground, noise and air at this spot.
Flooding from rivers and the seaLowVery lowEvery one of the 2 addresses around it is in the very low band.
Flooding from surface waterLowVery lowEvery one of the 2 addresses around it is in the very low band.
RadonLowUnder 1% of homes above the action levelThe lowest of six radon classes.
Ground stabilityLowLow landslide susceptibilityFrom the British Geological Survey’s landslide map of the area.
NoiseModerateRoad 60 dBThe typical daytime road level at the homes around it, the middle of their readings. 55 dB is a busy street; WHO advises under 53 dB for roads.
Air qualityModerate
Crime
Police-recorded crime in the neighbourhood, December 2025 to September 2026, against Swindon.
25.3crimes a year per 1,000 residentsBelow Swindon at 84.934 recorded in 10 months
Month by monthCrimes per 1,000 residents
This neighbourhoodSwindon
1050
Planning nearby
Applications within 500 m in the last 3 years: when each was made and how it went, the larger schemes listed first.
41 applications
37 approved
2 refused
2 withdrawn
Approved
Sold nearby
Homes sold within 1 km in the last two years, new build and resale.
Median resale
£315,000
Median new build
£630,000
Sales
34 1 new, 33 resale
Every salePrice paid, by the date it completed
New buildResaleMedian resale
£800K£600K£400K£200K£0
£315K
Very low
rivers and the sea
Crime
Below the area
25.3 vs 84.9 a year per 1,000
Typical pay in Swindon
£33,135
median for employees living in Swindon, ONS 2025: the council's figure, not this neighbourhood's
Primary · Academy converter, 760 m away · inspected 13 Jul 2022
Confirmed on an ungraded visit
Good
760 m10 min walkHighworth Warneford SchoolSecondary · Academy converter, 760 m away · inspected 23 Jun 2026Strong standard in 1 area, Expected standard in 5 areas; safeguarding metReport card
0.9 miles19 min walkWestrop Primary & Nursery SchoolPrimary · Community school, 0.9 miles away · inspected 12 Oct 2022Confirmed on an ungraded visitGood
1.1 milesMaranatha Christian SchoolNot applicable · Other independent school, 1.1 miles awayNot yet inspected
Ofsted and Get Information about Schools, via HomePortfolio.
Highworth Pharmacy, 0.7 miles
13 min
2 parksThe Rec, 0.6 miles13 min
2 nurseries and childcareBowood Nursery School, 610 m8 min
1 gym or leisure centreZorrofitness, 0.9 miles18 min
Overture Maps places, via HomePortfolio.
01020304050607080
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Age profile
Age
This neighbourhood
Swindon
0 to 4
3%
6%
5 to 9
5%
6%
10 to 14
6%
6%
15 to 19
4%
5%
20 to 24
4%
5%
25 to 29
4%
7%
30 to 34
3%
7%
35 to 39
5%
7%
40 to 44
6%
7%
45 to 49
7%
7%
50 to 54
7%
7%
55 to 59
8%
7%
60 to 64
8%
6%
65 to 69
8%
5%
70 to 74
8%
4%
75 to 79
5%
3%
80 to 84
5%
2%
85 and over
4%
2%
Households
This neighbourhood68%28%
Swindon65%28%
Families68% vs 65%
One person28% vs 28%
Other households4% vs 7%
Homes are
This neighbourhood51%29%13%
Swindon29%34%16%19%
Owned outright51% vs 29%
Owned with a mortgage29% vs 34%
Shared ownership1% vs 1%
Socially rented7% vs 16%
Privately rented13% vs 19%
Adults are
This neighbourhood54%34%
Swindon63%19%11%
In work54% vs 63%
Retired34% vs 19%
Students3% vs 4%
Looking for work2% vs 3%
Caring, sick or other7% vs 11%
Highest qualification
This neighbourhood37%18%21%15%
Swindon28%16%29%17%
Degree or higher37% vs 28%
A levels18% vs 16%
GCSEs21% vs 29%
Apprenticeship6% vs 6%
None
Cars per household
This neighbourhood13%36%51%
Swindon19%42%39%
None13% vs 19%
One36% vs 42%
Two or more51% vs 39%
ONS Census 2021 and ONS pay by council (ASHE), via HomePortfolio.
53%
Work from home41% vs 31%
Drive49% vs 53%
Bus, train or tube2% vs 6%
Walk or cycle6% vs 9%
Walk Score® (walkscore.com), ONS Census 2021 and Overture Maps places, via HomePortfolio.
Likely
Three
None
None
Likely
Vodafone
Limited
Limited
Likely
Ofcom Connected Nations, via HomePortfolio. Ofcom copyright.
Nitrogen dioxide 6, PM2.5 6.3, PM10 10.6
Above the WHO guideline for PM2.5 (2024, µg/m³).
Air quality, 2024
Nitrogen dioxide6 µg/m³ · within the guideline
WHO 10
PM2.56.3 µg/m³ · 1.3 times the guideline
WHO 5
PM1010.6 µg/m³ · within the guideline
WHO 15
Daytime noise
Road, typical home60 dB · a busy street
WHO 53
Environment Agency NaFRA2, BGS and UKHSA radon, BGS GeoSure, Defra noise mapping and Pollution Climate Mapping, via HomePortfolio.
1.9
DecMarJunSep
September 2026: 3 crimes here, 1.86 per 1,000: Swindon: 6.83 per 1,000
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Crime month by month
Month
Crimes here
Per 1,000 here
Per 1,000 across Swindon
December 2025
9
5.58
6.6
January 2026
4
2.48
6.86
February 2026
7
4.34
6.66
March 2026
1
0.62
7.65
April 2026
1
0.62
7.5
May 2026
2
1.24
6.86
June 2026
1
0.62
6.47
July 2026
3
1.86
7.74
August 2026
3
1.86
7.59
September 2026
3
1.86
6.83
Most recordedIn the neighbourhood, 10 months
Violence and sexual offences18
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson3
Other theft3
Public order3
data.police.uk, via HomePortfolio. Crimes are mapped to an approximate location.
Awaiting decision
Refused
Withdrawn
JulOct2025AprJulOct2026AprJul
ApprovedLarge scheme170 mNon-material amendment for previous permission S/RES/22/1681 regarding Reserved matters application (following outline planning permission S/OUT/20/0422) for the erection of 238 dwellings (including 30% affordable housing) with public open space, landscaping and sustainable drainage system (SuDS)Made 12 Nov 2025 · decided 18 Dec 2025 · S/AMEND/25/1494
ApprovedLarge scheme190 mDischarge of Condition (11) Estate road maintenance, from previous application S/OUT/20/1046 - Outline application for the erection of up to 60 no. dwellings and associated works - access not reserved.Made 31 Oct 2025 · decided 10 Dec 2025 · S/COND/25/1417
ApprovedLarge scheme200 mDischarge of Condition (9) Construction & Environmental Management Plan from previous application S/OUT/20/1046 - Outline application for the erection of up to 60 no. dwellings and associated works - access not reserved.Made 16 Oct 2025 · decided 24 Nov 2025 · S/COND/25/1324
ApprovedLarge scheme400 mDischarge of Condition (13) Travel Plan Statement from previous application S/OUT/20/0724 - Outline application for the erection of up to 45no. dwellings and associated works - Access not reserved.Made 30 Sept 2025 · decided 13 Oct 2025 · S/COND/25/1234
ApprovedLarge scheme170 mDischarge of Condition (4) Tree Protection Measures from previous application S/RES/24/0519 - Approval of Reserved Matters pursuant to Outline planning permission (S/OUT/20/1046/SASM) for the erection of 60 no. dwellings and associated works for Appearance, Landscaping, Layout and Scale.Made 11 Aug 2025 · decided 4 Sept 2025 · S/COND/25/1003
ApprovedLarge scheme250 mDischarge of Condition (21) Lighting Scheme from previous application S/OUT/20/0422 - Outline planning application for up to 250 dwellings (including 30% affordable housing) with public open space, landscaping and sustainable drainage system (SuDS) and vehicular access point from Shrivenham Road. All matters reserved except for means of access.Made 23 Jul 2025 · decided 4 Sept 2025 · S/COND/25/0929
Local planning authorities’ registers, via HomePortfolio.
2025AprJulOct2026Apr
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Homes sold nearby
Price
Home
Sold
Distance
£162,000
Flat · resale · 57 m²
15 May 2026
890 m
£450,000
Detached · resale · 112 m²
5 May 2026
330 m
£185,000
Flat · resale · 77 m²
10 Mar 2026
860 m
£342,500
Semi-detached · resale · 117 m²
9 Jan 2026
870 m
£315,000
Semi-detached · resale · 69 m²
19 Dec 2025
270 m
£390,000
Detached · resale · 110 m²
17 Dec 2025
710 m
£780,000
Detached · resale · 194 m²
11 Dec 2025
550 m
£485,000
Detached · resale · 120 m²
11 Dec 2025
900 m
£169,000
Flat · resale · 60 m²
14 Nov 2025
890 m
£310,000
Terraced · resale · 125 m²
17 Oct 2025
860 m
£445,000
Detached · resale · 144 m²
5 Sept 2025
720 m
£128,000
Flat · resale · 44 m²
2 Sept 2025
890 m
£495,000
Detached · resale · 141 m²
11 Aug 2025
680 m
£189,000
Flat · resale · 68 m²
25 Jul 2025
930 m
£220,000
Other · resale · 48 m²
23 Jul 2025
920 m
£540,000
Terraced · resale · 125 m²
9 Jul 2025
920 m
£340,000
Semi-detached · resale · 84 m²
20 Jun 2025
310 m
£125,000
Flat · resale · 42 m²
13 Jun 2025
890 m
£125,000
Flat · resale · 49 m²
9 May 2025
890 m
£128,000
Flat · resale · 54 m²
28 Mar 2025
890 m
£368,000
Semi-detached · resale · 115 m²
27 Mar 2025
870 m
£550,000
Detached · resale · 128 m²
27 Mar 2025
990 m
£630,000
Detached · new build · 170 m²
21 Mar 2025
650 m
£305,000
Terraced · resale · 57 m²
10 Mar 2025
920 m
£140,000
Flat · resale · 47 m²
6 Feb 2025
890 m
£530,000
Detached · resale · 99 m²
3 Jan 2025
760 m
£390,000
Detached · resale · 92 m²
20 Dec 2024
370 m
£124,000
Semi-detached · resale · 69 m²
13 Dec 2024
320 m
£184,000
Flat · resale · 45 m²
12 Dec 2024
980 m
£325,000
Terraced · resale · 89 m²
6 Dec 2024
900 m
£405,000
Detached · resale · 82 m²
6 Dec 2024
860 m
£637,500
Detached · resale · 153 m²
2 Dec 2024
710 m
£140,000
Flat · resale · 44 m²
29 Nov 2024
890 m
£160,000
Flat · resale · 69 m²
21 Nov 2024
890 m
HM Land Registry Price Paid with EPC floor areas, via HomePortfolio.
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