The street is publicly maintained which means that the road is adopted and Swindon is responsible for the repair and upkeep of the highway.
The street is located within the Swindon Council's jurisdiction. They provide various services, like refuse collection, and manage council tax collection. It's situated in the South West region of the UK.
It is located within the county of , situated in the South West region of the UK. It's 70.51 miles West from central London., 1.89 miles East from Swindon, 24.47 miles South West from Oxford and 26.29 miles North East from Trowbridge.
THE DRIVE is within the Post Town of
Map of The Drive
| Street Crime (updated 03/12/2024) | ||
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| Location Note | Central Point of Street - Not Actual Location | |
| MSOA Info | For MSOA E02003224 (Statistical Neighbourhood) | |
| Click Hint | Click on a Circle for a detailed breakdown below map. | |
| Crime Levels |
Green = Very Low Yellow = Low Orange = High Red = Very High |
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| Walking Distances | ||
| Distance Info | Green Circle = 10 Minutes Walk (800 metres) | |
Street Crime Data accessed from data.police.uk on 06/10/2024.
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Budget Friendly Hotels near The Drive
| Budget Hotel Name | Distance (miles) |
|---|---|
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1: Name:Premier Inn Swindon Central Address: 1 Larch Close Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
1.69 |
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2: Name:Travelodge Swindon Central Address: Princes Way, Princes St, Swindon, SN1 2SF Telephone: 0871 984 6328 Visit Hotel Page |
1.71 |
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3: Name:Holiday Inn Express Swindon City Centre Address: Bridge Street Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
2.03 |
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4: Name:Premier Inn Swindon North Address: Broad Bush Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
3.70 |
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5: Name:Holiday Inn Express Swindon West M4, Jct 16 Address: Frankland Road, Blagrove Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
4.86 |
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 | Neighbourhood Policing |
| Police Force: Wiltshire |
| Find a Local Neighbourhood Watch Scheme |
Location Details
| The Drive | |
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| Latitude | 51.563635 |
| Longitude | -1.740503 |
| OS Easting (X): | 417985 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 185057 |
| OS Grid Reference: | SU180851 |
Sunset and Sunrise times
| Sunrise | 08:10 |
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| Sunset | 16:08 |
Latest Weather Conditions
| Observed at Weather Station: | Lyneham 30 December 2024 at 18:00 (11.61 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Overcast |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 7.2°C (86.9%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | (0 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | E00078304, E00078305, E00078306, E00078312, E00078315 & E00078316 |
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| ONS Area Name | Older Workers and Retirement, White Suburban Communities, Delayed Retirement, Multi-Ethnic Suburbia, White Professionals & Multi-Ethnic Hardship |
| Average Age | 48.14 & 43.30 |
| Area Population | 1403.00 & 1439.00 |
| Male Population | 685.00 & 729.00 (50%) |
| Female Population | 718.00 & 710.00 (50%) |
| Benefit Claimants | 5 & 12 (1%) |
| LSOA Code: | E01015484 &E01015486 |
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| LSOA Name: | Swindon 013D &Swindon 013F |
| SOA Code: | 8b &3a |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | E02003224 |
| MSOA Name: | Swindon 013 |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Morrisons Swindon - Dorcan Way |
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| Dorcan House Site, Eldene Drive, Swindon SN3 3TX |
| 01793 399501 |
| Distance: 0.57 Miles |
| Directions to Morrisons Swindon - Dorcan Way |
| Sainsburys Stratton |
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| Oxford Road, Swindon, England, SN3 4EW |
| 01793 828255 |
| Distance: 1.05 Miles |
| Directions to Sainsburys Stratton |
| Tesco Swindon Liden Express |
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| Liden Village Centre, Swindon, SN3 6HP |
| 0345 026 9104 |
| Distance: 1.18 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Swindon Liden Express |
| Tesco Swindon Extra |
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| Ocotal Way, Swindon, SN1 2EH |
| 0345 677 9653 |
| Distance: 1.32 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Swindon Extra |
Telephone Information
| Area Code |
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| Area Code: 01793 - Swindon |
Local Government
| Local Council Details |
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| Within the area of Swindon |
| Visit the Council's Website |
| Civic Offices, Euclid Street, Swindon, Wiltshire &SN1 2JH |
| Send email |
| Telephone Number: 01793 445 500 |
| Local Member of Parliament |
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| Within the Westminster Parliamentary Constituency of North Swindon |
| The Member of Parliament is Heidi Alexander |
| Details for the MP Heidi Alexander on parliament.uk |
| Details for the MP Heidi Alexander on theyworkforyou.com |
| In the 2024 General Election Heidi Alexander won with a majority of 9,606 the result was Lab gain from Con. The total electorate was 72,575 |
| Wards, Parish Councils and County Councils |
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| Ward: Covingham and Dorcan Ward |
| Parish: Unparished area |
| Ceremonial County: |
Nearest Schools
England Primary Schools
Eldene Nursery and Primary School
Address: Eldene Nursery and Primary School, Colingsmead, Eldene, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN3 3TQ
Distance: 0.53 miles
Contact: 01793525908
Liden Primary and Nursery School
Address: Liden Primary and Nursery School, Liden Primary & Nursery School, Liden Drive, Liden, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN3 6EX
Distance: 1.24 miles
Contact:
Colebrook Infant Academy
Address: Colebrook Infant Academy, Towcester Road, Coleview, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN3 4AS
Distance: 0.49 miles
Contact: 01793331960
Colebrook Junior School
Address: Colebrook Junior School, Towcester Road, Stratton St Margaret, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN3 4AS
Distance: 0.49 miles
Contact: 01793823057
Covingham Park Primary School
Address: Covingham Park Primary School, The Harriers, Covingham Park, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN3 5BD
Distance: 0.30 miles
Contact: 01793525465
Holy Family Catholic Primary School
Address: Holy Family Catholic Primary School, Marlowe Avenue, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN3 2PT
Distance: 0.17 miles
Contact: 01793521933
Grange Junior School
Address: Grange Junior School, Grange Drive, Stratton St Margaret, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN3 4JY
Distance: 1.12 miles
Contact:
Mountford Manor Primary School
Address: Mountford Manor Primary School, Bothwell Road, Walcot, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN3 3EZ
Distance: 0.78 miles
Contact: 01793536494
Grange Infants' School
Address: Grange Infants' School, Delamere Drive, Stratton St Margaret, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN3 4XE
Distance: 1.57 miles
Contact:
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School
Address: Holy Cross Catholic Primary School, Queens Drive, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN3 1AR
Distance: 1.20 miles
Contact: 01793527679
Drove Primary School
Address: Drove Primary School, Drove Road, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN1 3AH
Distance: 1.35 miles
Contact:
Holy Rood Catholic Primary School
Address: Holy Rood Catholic Primary School, Groundwell Road, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN1 2LU
Distance: 1.58 miles
Contact: 01793523802
England Secondary Schools
The Dorcan Academy
Address: The Dorcan Academy, St Paul's Drive, Covingham, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN3 5DA
Distance: 0.50 miles
Contact: 01793525231
St Joseph's Catholic College
Address: St Joseph's Catholic College, Ocotal Way, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN3 3LR
Distance: 1.02 miles
Contact: 01793714200
England Higher Schools
New College Swindon
Address: New College Swindon, New College Drive, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN3 1AH
Distance: 0.88 miles
Contact: 01793611470
Nearest Hospitals
| The Great Western Hospital |
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| Address: Marlborough Road, Swindon, SN3 6BB, |
| NHS Sector |
| Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust |
| Telephone: 01793 604020 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 2.94 (miles) |
| Directions from to The Great Western Hospital |
| BMI The Ridgeway Hospital |
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| Address: Moormead Road, Wroughton, Swindon, SN4 9DD, |
| Independent Sector |
| BMI Healthcare |
| Telephone: 01793 814848 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 5.3 (miles) |
| Directions from to BMI The Ridgeway Hospital |
| Faringdon Day Hospital |
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| Address: Oakwood House, Cedar Road, Faringdon, SN7 8DS, |
| Independent Sector |
| Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust |
| Distance: 14.73 (miles) |
| Directions from to Faringdon Day Hospital |
Nearest Dentists
Dentists
MAYHEW DENTAL
Address: 19 COVINGHAM SQUARE, SWINDON, SN3 5AA
Distance: 0.27 miles
Contact: :
ELDENE DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: ELDENE CENTRE, SWINDON, WILTSHIRE, SN3 3RZ
Distance: 0.63 miles
Contact: :
PRIORY ROAD DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: PRIORY ROAD, SWINDON, WILTSHIRE, SN3 2EZ
Distance: 0.81 miles
Contact: :
WHITECROSS DENTAL CARE LTD
Address: 93-97 CRICKLADE ROAD, SWINDON, WILTSHIRE, SN2 1AB
Distance: 1.68 miles
Contact: :
MALHERBE DENTAL CLINICS LTD
Address: 75 VICTORIA ROAD, SWINDON, SN1 3BB
Distance: 1.69 miles
Contact: :
EBENEZER HOUSE DENTAL CARE LIMITED
Address: 164 VICTORIA ROAD, SWINDON, WILTSHIRE, SN1 3BU
Distance: 1.70 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors
ELDENE SURGERY - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE
Address: COLINGSMEAD, SWINDON, SN3 3TQ
Distance: 0.53 miles
Contact: :
ELDENE SURGERY
Address: COLINGSMEAD, ELDENE, SWINDON, WILTSHIRE, SN3 3TQ
Distance: 0.53 miles
Contact: tel: 01793 522710
ELDENE HEALTH CENTRE
Address: ELDENE, SWINDON, WILTSHIRE, SN3 3RZ
Distance: 0.63 miles
Contact: :
KINGSWOOD SURGERY - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE
Address: KINGSWOOD SURGERY, 138 KINGSWOOD AVENUE, PARK NORTH, SWINDON, SN3 2RJ
Distance: 0.78 miles
Contact: :
KINGSWOOD SURGERY
Address: KINGSWOOD AVENUE, PARK NORTH, SWINDON, WILTSHIRE, SN3 2RJ
Distance: 0.78 miles
Contact: tel: 01793 534699
PRIORY ROAD MEDICAL CENTRE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE
Address: PRIORY ROAD, SWINDON, SN3 2EZ
Distance: 0.81 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies
COVINGHAM PHARMACY
Address: 3 COVINGHAM SQUARE, COVINGHAM, SWINDON, SN3 5AA
Distance: 0.27 miles
Contact: tel: 01793 529911
ROWLANDS PHARMACY
Address: COLINGSMEAD, ELDENE, SWINDON, WILTSHIRE, SN3 3TQ
Distance: 0.53 miles
Contact: tel: 01793 692073
ROWLANDS PHARMACY
Address: KINGSWOOD AVENUE, PARK NORTH, SWINDON, WILTSHIRE, SN3 2RJ
Distance: 0.78 miles
Contact: tel: 01793 527757
BOOTS
Address: UNIT 5-6, GREENBRIDGE RETAIL PARK, STRATTON ROAD, SWINDON, SN3 3SG
Distance: 0.83 miles
Contact: tel: 01793 423838
ALLIED PHARMACY PARK SOUTH
Address: UNIT 1, ROYSTON ROAD, PARK SOUTH, SWINDON, SN3 2FB
Distance: 0.86 miles
Contact: tel: 01793 521379
ROWLANDS PHARMACY
Address: UNIT 4, SUSSEX PLACE, SOMERVILLE ROAD, SWINDON, WILTSHIRE, SN3 3FS
Distance: 1.01 miles
Contact: tel: 01793 520262
Nearest Opticians
Opticians
KNIGHT OPTICIANS
Address: ELDENE CENTRE, SWINDON, SN3 3RZ
Distance: 0.63 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS STRATTON
Address: OXFORD ROAD, SWINDON, SN3 4EW
Distance: 1.05 miles
Contact: :
SWINDON EXTRA
Address: OCOTAL WAY, SWINDON, WILTSHIRE, SN1 2EH
Distance: 1.33 miles
Contact: :
SAMSCO LTD
Address: 51 WINDSOR ROAD, SWINDON, WILTSHIRE, SN3 1JU
Distance: 1.57 miles
Contact: :
OUTSIDE CLINIC LTD
Address: 10-14 HIGH STREET, SWINDON, WILTSHIRE, SN1 3EP
Distance: 1.66 miles
Contact: :
HAINE AND SMITH OPTICIANS (GORSE HILL, SWINDON)
Address: 105 CRICKLADE ROAD, SWINDON, WILTSHIRE, SN2 1AB
Distance: 1.68 miles
Contact: :
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Swindon (Wilts) Station is 1.94 miles away.
Address: Swindon station, Station Road, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN1 1DQ
Swindon (Wilts) is situated on the Great Western Main Line|South Wales Main Line|Golden Valley Line and is managed by Great Western Railway.
Swindon (Wilts) Station is staffed on a full time basis.
Bedwyn Station is 14.10 miles away.
Address: Bedwyn station, The Knapp, Great Bedwyn, Wiltshire, SN8 5RD
Bedwyn is situated on the Reading to Taunton Line and is managed by Great Western Railway.
Bedwyn Station is an unstaffed station.