Area Info for Broad Town (Wiltshire)

Broad Town (Wiltshire, UK)

Broad Town is a small village located in the county of Wiltshire, in the South West of England. It is part of the civil parish of Broad Town Parish, which encompasses the village and surrounding rural areas.

Geography and Location

The village is situated approximately 4 miles north of Swindon and about 10 miles south of Malmesbury. It lies within a predominantly rural landscape characterized by farmland, rolling hills, and woodland areas.

History and Heritage

Broad Town has a history that dates back several centuries, with historical records indicating its existence in medieval times. The village features traditional Wiltshire architecture, including cottages and farm buildings. It is known for its peaceful rural setting and historical charm.

Community and Amenities

The village has a small, close-knit community. Key amenities include a church, a pub, and some local farms. Due to its size, Broad Town does not have extensive commercial facilities but benefits from nearby towns for shopping and services.

Transport

Transport links are primarily via local roads, with the nearest main roads connecting to larger towns. Public transport options are limited, with bus services serving the surrounding areas. The nearest railway station is in Swindon.

Natural Environment

The area around Broad Town offers scenic countryside, making it suitable for outdoor activities such as walking and cycli The area around Broad Town offers scenic countryside, making it suitable for outdoor activities such as walking and cycling. The landscape is typical of Wiltshire, with a mixture of open fields and wooded areas.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   
Education
School
Broad Town Church of England Primary School1.02 miles
Broad Town, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN4 7RE
Noremarsh Community Junior School2.03 miles
Clarendon Drive, Wootton Bassett, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN4 8BT
Broad Hinton Church of England Primary School2.05 miles
Broad Hinton, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN4 9PQ
Wootton Bassett Infants' School2.23 miles
High Street, Wootton Bassett, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN4 7BS
St Bartholomew's Primary Academy2.23 miles
The Rosary, Royal Wootton Bassett, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN4 8AZ
Longleaze Primary School2.25 miles
Byron Avenue, Royal Wootton Bassett, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN4 8BA
Royal Wootton Bassett Academy2.41 miles
Lime Kiln, Royal Wootton Bassett, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN4 7HG
Millbrook Primary School2.69 miles
Worsley Road, Freshbrook, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN5 8NU
Lydiard Park Academy3.10 miles
Grange Park Way, Grange Park, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN5 6HN
Oliver Tomkins Church of England Junior School3.23 miles
Beaumaris Road, Toothill, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN5 8LW
Oliver Tomkins Church of England Infant and Nursery School3.23 miles
Beaumaris Road, Toothill, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN5 8LW
Wroughton Infant School3.28 miles
Wharf Road, Wroughton, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN4 9LE
Hazelwood Academy3.30 miles
Stokesay Drive, Toothill, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN5 8DR
Tregoze Primary School3.34 miles
Sleaford Close, Grange Park, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN5 6JU
Wroughton Junior School3.54 miles
Inverary Road, Wroughton, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN4 9DL
The Ridgeway School & Sixth Form College3.56 miles
Inverary Road, Wroughton, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN4 9DJ
Health
Clinic
West Swindon Health Centre3.50 miles
West Swindon District Centre, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN5 7DL
Wroughton Health Centre3.51 miles
Barrett Way, Wroughton, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN4 9LW
Wroughton Medical Centre3.51 miles
Barrett Way, Wroughton, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN4 9LW
Harry Garrett Court3.62 miles
Willow Walk, Wroughton, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN4 0SE
Saltway Centre3.66 miles
Pearl Road, Middleleaze, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN5 5TD
Ridge Green Medical Practice3.87 miles
Ramleaze Drive, Shaw, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN5 5PX
Old Town Surgery4.02 miles
Curie Avenue, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN1 4GB
Old Town Surgery4.02 miles
2Nd Floor, Old Town Surgery, Curie Avenue, Okus, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN1 4GB
Sparcells Surgery4.53 miles
Midwinter Close, Peatmoor, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN5 5AN
BPAS Swindon4.95 miles
Gound Floor, Dammas House, Dammas Lane, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN1 3EF
The Ridings4.97 miles
Scarborough Road, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN2 1NP
Seqol Site5.06 miles
1St Floor, Civic Offices, Euclid Street, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN1 2JH
Swindon Health Centre5.08 miles
Carfax Street, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN1 1ED
Swindon Health Centre5.08 miles
Carfax Street, Swindon,, SN1 1ED
Upham Road Day Centre5.16 miles
Upham Road, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN3 1DH
Ok4u5.16 miles
Upham Road, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN3 1DH
GP
Tinkers Lane Surgery2.25 miles
Tinkers Lane Surgery, Wootton Bassett, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN4 7AT
New Court Surgery2.30 miles
New Court Surgery, Borough Fields, Wootton Bassett, Swindon Wiltshire, SN4 7AX
Freshbrook Surgery2.80 miles
Freshbrook Village Centre, Freshbrook, Swindon, Wilts, SN5 8LY
Phoenix Surgery3.37 miles
Phoenix Surgery, Dunwich Drive, Toothill, Swindon Wiltshire, SN5 8SX
Ashington House3.46 miles
Ashington House, Ashington Way, Westlea, Swindon Wiltshire, Wiltshire, SN5 7XY
Ridgeway View Family Practice3.51 miles
Wroughton Health Centre, Barrett Way, Wroughton, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN4 9LW
Ridge Green Medical Practice3.87 miles
Ridge Green Medical Practice, Ramleaze Drive, Shaw, Swindon Wiltshire, Wiltshire, SN5 5PX
Old Town Surgery4.02 miles
Old Town Surgery, Curie Avenue, Okus, Swindon Wiltshire, SN1 4GB
Park Lane Practice4.41 miles
Park Lane Practice, 7-9 Park Lane, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN1 5HG
Sparcells Surgery4.53 miles
Sparcells Surgery, Midwinter Close, Peatmoor, Swindon Wiltshire, SN5 5AN
Purton Surgery4.80 miles
Purton Surgery, High Street, Purton, Swindon Wiltshire, SN5 4BD
Victoria Cross Surgery4.86 miles
Victoria Cross Surgery, 168-169 Victoria Road, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN1 3BU
The Hermitage Surgery4.95 miles
Hermitage Surgery, Dammas Lane, Old Town, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN1 3EF
Whalebridge Practice5.08 miles
Whalebridge Practice, Health Centre Carfax Street, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN1 1ED
Carfax NHS Medical Centre5.08 miles
Carfax NHS Medical Centre, Swindon Health Centre, Carfax Street, Swindon, SN1 1ED
Lawn Medical Centre5.22 miles
Lawn Medical Centre, Guildford Avenue, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN3 1JL
Hospital
BMI The Ridgeway Hospital3.75 miles
Moormead Road, Wroughton, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN4 9DD
The Great Western Hospital6.39 miles
Marlborough Road, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN3 6BB
Savernake Hospital10.01 miles
General Hospital, Marlborough, Wiltshire, SN8 3HL
Malmesbury Hospital10.51 miles
Burton Hall, Malmesbury, Wiltshire, SN16 9LT
Chippenham Community Hospital11.80 miles
Rowden Hill, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 2AJ
DEVIZES COMMUNITY HOSPITAL12.32 miles
NEW PARK ROAD,, SN10 1EF
Green Lane Hospital13.10 miles
Marshall Road, Devizes, Wiltshire, SN10 5DS
Fairford Hospital13.86 miles
The Croft,, GL7 4BB
Cirencester Hospital14.25 miles
Tetbury Road,, GL7 1UY
Tetbury Hospital14.66 miles
Malmesbury Road, Tetbury, Gloucestershire, GL8 8XB
Melksham Community Hospital15.19 miles
Spa Road, Melksham, Wiltshire, SN12 7NZ
Trowbridge Community Hospital19.65 miles
Adcroft Street, Trowbridge, Wiltshire, BA14 8PH
Wantage Community Hospital20.14 miles
Garston Lane, Wantage, Oxfordshire, OX12 7AS
Stroud General Hospital21.29 miles
Trinity Road,, GL5 2HY
Hollybrook22.94 miles
Berkeley Close,, GL5 4UL
Royal National Hospital For Rheumatic Diseases23.01 miles
RNHRD, Upper Borough Walls, Bath, BA1 1RL
Pharmacy
Boots2.25 miles
133 High Street, Wootton Bassett, Swindon, SN4 7AY
Cml Jones & Partner2.27 miles
102 High Street, Royal Wootton Bassett, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN4 7AU
Lloyds pharmacy2.30 miles
19 Boroughfields, Shopping Centre, Wootton Bassett, Swindon,Wiltshire, SN4 7AX
Facechoice Pharmacy2.74 miles
Freshbrook Village Centre, Freshbrook, Swindon, Wiltshire, Wiltshire, SN5 8LY
Toothill Pharmacy3.37 miles
Dunwich Drive, Toothill, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN5 8SX
Ashington Way Pharmacy3.46 miles
Ashington Way, Westlea, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN5 7XT
St John Pharmacy3.47 miles
6 St John Road, Wroughton, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN4 9ED
Asda Pharmacy3.50 miles
West Swindon District Ctr, Tewkesbury Way, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN5 7DL
Jephson Pharmacy Ltd3.51 miles
The Health Centre, Barrett Way, Wroughton, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN4 9LW
Lloydspharmacy3.87 miles
2 Shaw Village Centre, Ramleaze Drive, Shaw, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN5 5PY
In Store Pharmacy3.92 miles
Ashworth Road, Bridgmead, Swindon, Wilts, SN5 7AA
Lloydspharmacy4.02 miles
The Health Centre, Curie Avenue, Swindon, SN1 4GB
Park Lane Pharmacy4.41 miles
1 Park Lane, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN1 5HG
Sparcells Pharmacy4.53 miles
Midwinter Close, Peatmoor, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN5 5AN
Rodbourne Pharmacy4.59 miles
167 Rodbourne Road, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN2 2AY
The Pharmacy4.81 miles
123 Commercial Road, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN1 5PL
Leisure
Park
JUBILEE LAKE2.81 miles
LYDIARD PARK3.27 miles
LYDIARD PARK (Grade II Listed)3.28 miles
RUSHEY PLATT CANALSIDE PARK3.81 miles
BARBURY CASTLE4.40 miles
QUARRY WILDLIFE GARDEN4.43 miles
RADNOR STREET CEMETERY4.45 miles
TOWN GARDENS, SWINDON (Grade II Listed)4.51 miles
QUEEN'S PARK, SWINDON (Grade II Listed)5.03 miles
MOULDON HILL5.37 miles
COATE WATER5.55 miles
SEVEN FIELDS6.19 miles
FYFIELD DOWN6.27 miles
STONEHENGE, AVEBURY AND ASSOCIATED SITES6.53 miles
FRIENDSHIP PROJECT6.65 miles
STANTON PARK8.29 miles
Shop
Groceries
Tesco Swindon (Express)1.90 miles
Woodshaw Local Centre, Garraways, Wootton Bassett, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN4 8NE
Iceland Royal Wootton Bassett2.26 miles
121/123 High Street, Wootton Bassett, SN4 7AU
SPAR Wooten Basset2.29 miles
Spar Store / High Noon Stores, 94 High Street, Wiltshire, SN4 7AS
Sainsbury's Wootton Bassett2.33 miles
Borough Fields Shopping Centre, Wootton Bassett, Swindon, SN4 7AX
Londis, Swindon2.38 miles
Unit 2b, Lydiard Fields, Swindon, SN5 8UB
Londis, Royal Wootton Bassett2.39 miles
38d Gainsborough Avenue, Royal Wootton Bassett, SN4 8LA
SPAR Coped Hall Service Station2.49 miles
Spar Store, Coped Hall, Wiltshire, SN4 8ES
Tesco Swindon (Express)2.71 miles
Freshbrook Village Centre, Swindon, Swindon, SN5 8LY
Co-op Swindon3.37 miles
Wroughton, SN4 9JX
Tesco Wroughton (Express)3.41 miles
1-9 Elendune Shopping Centre, Wroughton, Swindon, SN4 9LN
ASDA West Swindon3.51 miles
West Swindon Shopping Centre, Swindon, SN5 7DL
Co-op Swindon3.61 miles
Devizes Road, SN4 0SA
M&S Mannington Swindon Simply Food3.67 miles
Unit 2b Mannington Retail Park, Swindon, SN5 8WA
Tesco Swindon (Express)3.86 miles
Shaw Village Centre, Ramleaze Drive, Shaw, Swindon, Swindon, SN5 5PY
Sainsbury's Bridgemead3.92 miles
Paddington Drive, Bridgemead, Swindon, SN5 7AA
Co-op Lyneham4.07 miles
Lyneham, SN15 4PP
Transport
Airport
Gloucestershire Airport29.22 miles
London Oxford Airport32.46 miles
Bristol International Airport37.21 miles
Bournemouth International Airport51.07 miles
Bus Stop
Junction (S)0.26 miles
Redhills (NW)0.79 miles
Redhills (SE)0.79 miles
Appleford (S)0.93 miles
Appleford (N)0.94 miles
Church Farmhouse (S)1.02 miles
Church Farmhouse (N)1.03 miles
Chapel Lane (S)1.20 miles
Chapel Lane (N)1.20 miles
Swallows Mead (W)1.84 miles
Swallows Mead (E)1.85 miles
Morstone Road (W)1.87 miles
Beaufort Park Estate (S)1.88 miles
Garraways (SW)1.91 miles
Garraways (NE)1.92 miles
Washbourne Road (SW)1.92 miles
Ferry Port
Sharpness Old Docks29.89 miles
Lydney Harbour30.34 miles
Temple Meads Station Ferry Landing30.84 miles
Temple Bridge (Bristol) Ferry Landing30.94 miles
Castle Park Ferry Landing31.12 miles
Bristol Bridge Ferry Landing31.25 miles
Redcliffe Back Ferry Landing31.27 miles
Welsh Back Ferry Landing31.30 miles
Bathurst Basin Ferry Landing31.35 miles
Arnolfini Ferry Landing31.51 miles
Bristol City Centre Ferry Landing31.53 miles
Prince Street Bridge Ferry Landing31.54 miles
Millennium Square Ferry Landing31.62 miles
ss Great Britain Ferry Landing31.97 miles
Capricorn Quay Ferry Landing32.01 miles
Bristol Marina Ferry Landing32.20 miles
Railway Station
Swindon Rail Station5.04 miles
Chippenham Rail Station11.10 miles
Pewsey Rail Station12.79 miles
Kemble Rail Station12.86 miles
Melksham Rail Station15.04 miles
Bedwyn Rail Station15.08 miles
Hungerford Rail Station17.00 miles
Kintbury Rail Station19.95 miles
Trowbridge Rail Station20.04 miles
Bradford-on-Avon Rail Station20.21 miles
Avoncliff Rail Station21.44 miles
Stroud (Glos) Rail Station21.70 miles
Freshford Rail Station22.05 miles
Westbury (Wilts) Rail Station22.26 miles
Bath Spa Rail Station22.97 miles
Dilton Marsh Rail Station23.46 miles
Crime
Flood Data
Flood Risk Per Year (SN4 7R*)
Number of Properties in Catchment371
Very Low Risk (<0.1% chance of flooding)0
Low Risk (0.1% < 1% chance of flooding)0
Medium Risk (1% < 3.3% chance of flooding)0
High Risk (>3.3%)0
Property Sales
LITTLE COTMARSH COTTAGE, COTMARSH
BROAD TOWN
SWINDON
WILTSHIRE
SN4 7RA		£652,500
2025-08-18
detached
freehold
Sold 2019-12-13   £387,500
28, BROAD TOWN ROAD
BROAD TOWN
SWINDON
WILTSHIRE
SN4 7RB		£435,000
2024-12-03
detached
freehold
Sold 2010-09-30   £325,000
FARMARSH HOUSE, COTMARSH
BROAD TOWN
SWINDON
WILTSHIRE
SN4 7RA		£665,600
2024-11-26
otherPropertyType
freehold
THE COW BYRE, BROAD TOWN ROAD
BROAD TOWN
SWINDON
WILTSHIRE
SN4 7RB		£815,000
2023-04-14
otherPropertyType
freehold
Sold 2013-12-19   £440,000
GREAT COTMARSH FARM, COTMARSH
BROAD TOWN
SWINDON
WILTSHIRE
SN4 7RA		£2,322,479
2022-11-30
otherPropertyType
freehold
15, BROAD TOWN ROAD
BROAD TOWN
SWINDON
WILTSHIRE
SN4 7RB		£408,000
2022-02-11
semidetached
freehold
Sold 2006-09-13   £285,000
25, BROAD TOWN ROAD
BROAD TOWN
SWINDON
WILTSHIRE
SN4 7RB		£380,000
2021-02-15
semidetached
freehold
THE FIELDS, BROAD TOWN ROAD
BROAD TOWN
SWINDON
WILTSHIRE
SN4 7RB		£880,000
2021-01-06
detached
freehold
BROAD TOWN BARN, BROAD TOWN ROAD
BROAD TOWN
SWINDON
WILTSHIRE
SN4 7RB		£471,040
2020-03-30
detached
freehold
Sold 2013-04-05   £430,000
Sold 2006-11-08   £395,000
Sold 2004-01-29   £315,000
FOLLY COTTAGE, 32, COTMARSH
BROAD TOWN
SWINDON
WILTSHIRE
SN4 7RA		£565,000
2018-08-13
detached
freehold
36, BROAD TOWN ROAD
BROAD TOWN
SWINDON
WILTSHIRE
SN4 7RB		£334,000
2018-04-25
semidetached
freehold
Sold 2017-03-15   £310,000
Sold 2007-06-07   £185,000
THE ARTIST'S STUDIO, BROAD TOWN ROAD
BROAD TOWN
SWINDON
WILTSHIRE
SN4 7RB		£390,000
2017-12-18
detached
freehold
HAMBROOK FARM, THORNHILL
ROYAL WOOTTON BASSETT
SWINDON
WILTSHIRE
SN4 7RZ		£1,250,000
2017-12-12
otherPropertyType
freehold
27, BROAD TOWN ROAD
BROAD TOWN
SWINDON
WILTSHIRE
SN4 7RB		£990,000
2017-12-01
otherPropertyType
freehold
Sold 2006-05-08   £330,000
SCHOLARS MARSH COTTAGE, 13, BROAD TOWN ROAD
BROAD TOWN
SWINDON
WILTSHIRE
SN4 7RB		£445,000
2015-08-07
semidetached
freehold
Sold 2005-11-30   £325,000
7, EAST VIEW
BROAD TOWN
SWINDON
WILTSHIRE
SN4 7QZ		£180,000
2015-06-26
semidetached
freehold
Sold 2013-03-28   £137,500
HAM COTTAGES (5), BROAD TOWN ROAD
BROAD TOWN
SWINDON
WILTSHIRE
SN4 7QY		£500,000
2014-09-12
semidetached
freehold
Sold 2007-03-30   £312,000
Sold 2006-07-21   £296,000
29, BROAD TOWN ROAD
BROAD TOWN
SWINDON
WILTSHIRE
SN4 7RB		£752,000
2014-03-28
detached
freehold
ROSAMIN COTTAGE, BROAD TOWN ROAD
BROAD TOWN
SWINDON
WILTSHIRE
SN4 7RB		£807,000
2014-03-05
detached
freehold
14, BROAD TOWN ROAD
BROAD TOWN
SWINDON
WILTSHIRE
SN4 7RB		£145,000
2014-02-14
semidetached
freehold
COMMON COTTAGE, 25, THORNHILL
WOOTTON BASSETT
SWINDON
WILTSHIRE
SN4 7RZ		£477,500
2011-08-05
detached
freehold
8, EAST VIEW
BROAD TOWN
SWINDON
WILTSHIRE
SN4 7QZ		£250,000
2011-07-08
semidetached
freehold
Sold 2005-04-27   £205,000
TANERA, BROAD TOWN ROAD
BROAD TOWN
SWINDON
WILTSHIRE
SN4 7RB		£620,000
2010-01-28
detached
freehold
Sold 2004-02-17   £478,000
WOOTTON HOUSE, MARLBOROUGH ROAD
WOOTTON BASSETT
SWINDON
WILTSHIRE
SN4 7QU		£900,000
2008-06-12
detached
freehold
MARSTON FARM HOUSE, 24, BROAD TOWN ROAD
BROAD TOWN
SWINDON
WILTSHIRE
SN4 7RB		£545,000
2007-07-27
detached
freehold
Sold 2002-10-25   £399,500
21, BROAD TOWN ROAD
BROAD TOWN
SWINDON
WILTSHIRE
SN4 7RB		£270,000
2007-05-11
semidetached
freehold
Sold 2003-07-23   £215,000
34, BROAD TOWN ROAD
BROAD TOWN
SWINDON
WILTSHIRE
SN4 7RB		£190,000
2007-03-14
semidetached
freehold
LOWER HAM FARM

THORNHILL
WILTSHIRE
SN4 7RZ		£985,000
2006-10-17
detached
freehold
10, EAST VIEW
BROAD TOWN
SWINDON
WILTSHIRE
SN4 7QZ		£220,000
2006-04-13
semidetached
freehold
WOOTTON LODGE, MARLBOROUGH ROAD
WOOTTON BASSETT
SWINDON
WILTSHIRE
SN4 7QU		£500,000
2003-09-01
detached
freehold
9, EAST VIEW
BROAD TOWN
SWINDON
WILTSHIRE
SN4 7QZ		£150,000
2002-01-18
semidetached
freehold
25, THORNHILL
WOOTTON BASSETT
SWINDON
WILTSHIRE
SN4 7RZ		£285,000
2000-10-09
detached
freehold
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