Area Info for Highworth (Wiltshire)

Highworth, Wiltshire, UK

Highworth is a historic market town located in Wiltshire, England. It is situated approximately 6 miles northeast of Swindon and 80 miles west of London. The town has a rich history dating back to medieval times and is known for its well-preserved architecture and traditional market town atmosphere.

History

Highworth has origins that can be traced back to the medieval period, with evidence of settlement from as early as the 12th century. The town was historically a centre for agriculture and local trade. It was granted a market charter in the 13th century, which contributed to its development as a market town. The town's history is also marked by its involvement in the English Civil War, with some local sites linked to historical events.

Landmarks and Attractions

Notable landmarks in Highworth include the Church of St Michael and All Angels, a historic church with architectural features dating back several centuries. The town also features traditional pubs, shops, and a weekly market that continues to serve the local community. The surrounding countryside offers scenic views and opportunities for outdoor activities.

Community and Amenities

Highworth has a vibrant community with various local events and activities throughout the year. The town provides amenities such as primary schools, local shops, and recreational facilities. It maintains a strong sense of local identity and is popular among those seeking a rural lifestyle within easy reach of larger towns and cities.

Transport

The town is accessible via road, with good connections to Swindon and other nearby areas. Public transport options include bus services that connect Highworth to surrounding towns. The proximity to major roads makes it convenient for commuting and travel within the region.
Education
School
Highworth Warneford School0.14 miles
Shrivenham Road, Highworth, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN6 7BZ
Southfield Junior School0.14 miles
Shrivenham Road, Highworth, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN6 7BZ
Eastrop Infant School0.15 miles
Eastrop, Highworth, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN6 7AP
Westrop Primary School0.35 miles
Rivers Road, Highworth, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN6 7DN
Maranatha Christian School1.38 miles
Queenlaines Farm, Sevenhampton, Highworth, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN6 7SQ
South Marston Church of England Primary School2.75 miles
Old Vicarage Lane, South Marston, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN3 4SH
Watchfield Primary School3.09 miles
North Street, Watchfield, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN6 8SD
Shrivenham Church of England Controlled School3.14 miles
High Street, Shrivenham, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN6 8AA
St Leonard's Church of England Primary Academy, Blunsdon3.24 miles
Linley Road, Blunsdon, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN26 7AP
Kingsdown School3.31 miles
Hyde Road, Stratton St Margaret, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN2 7SH
Grange Infants' School3.40 miles
Delamere Drive, Stratton St Margaret, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN3 4XE
St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Swindon3.48 miles
Davenwood, Upper Stratton, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN2 7LL
Ruskin Junior School3.51 miles
Wordsworth Drive, Upper Stratton, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN2 7NG
St Luke's School3.74 miles
Cricklade Road, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN2 7AS
Grange Junior School3.74 miles
Grange Drive, Stratton St Margaret, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN3 4JY
Pinewood School3.75 miles
Bourton, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN6 8HZ
Health
Clinic
Newburgh House0.33 miles
St Michael`s Avenue, Highworth, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN6 7DW
Westrop Surgery0.36 miles
Newburgh Place, Highworth, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN6 7DN
Westrop Medical Practice0.36 miles
Newburgh Place, Highworth, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN6 7DN
Sandalwood Court3.26 miles
Highworth Road, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN3 4WF
Windswept3.26 miles
Windswept Rehabilitation, Highworth Road, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN3 4WF
Sexual Assault Referral Centre3.46 miles
The Gables, Shrivenham Road, South Marston, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN3 4RB
Abbey Meads Medical Group3.81 miles
Penhill Surgery, 257 Penhill Drive, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN2 5HN
SEQOl Wheelchair Service4.09 miles
Unit 12, Birch, Kembrey Park, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN2 8UU
Abbey Meads Medical Practice4.16 miles
Abbeymeads Village Centre, Elstree Way, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN25 4YZ
The Meadow4.17 miles
Leigh Road, Penhill, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN2 5DE
Firethorn Close4.60 miles
3A & 3B Firethorn Close, Gorse Hill, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN2 1FH
Enterprise Works4.61 miles
Unit 1A-1B, Gipsy Lane, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN2 8DT
Hawthorn Medical Centre4.68 miles
May Close, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN2 1UU
North Swindon District Centre4.73 miles
Thamesdown Drive, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN25 4AN
Fessey House5.05 miles
Brookdene, Haydon Wick, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN25 1RY
Moredon Surgery5.10 miles
25-27 Moredon Road, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN25 3DF
GP
Westrop Surgery0.36 miles
Westrop Surgery, Highworth, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN6 7DN
Elm Tree Surgery3.15 miles
Elm Tree Surgery, 24a High Street, Shrivenham Swindon, Wiltshire, SN6 8AG
Westrop Surgery3.29 miles
Blunsdon Surgery, 36 Berton Close, Blunsdon, Swindon Wiltshire, SN26 7BE
Merchiston Surgery3.32 miles
Merchiston Surgery, Highworth Road, Stratton St Margaret, Swindon Wiltshire, SN3 4BF
Abbey Meads Medical Group3.81 miles
Penhill Surgery, 257 Penhill Drive, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN2 5HN
Abbey Meads Medical Group4.16 miles
Abbey Meads Medical Practice, Abbey Meads Village Centre, Elstree Way, Swindon Wiltshire, SN25 4YZ
Abbey Meads Medical Group4.16 miles
Crossroads Surgery, 478 Cricklade Road, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN2 7BG
Victoria Cross Surgery4.47 miles
5 Keble Close, Nythe, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN3 3NN
Hawthorn Medical Practice4.68 miles
Hawthorn Medical Centre, May Close, Cricklade Road, Swindon Wiltshire, SN2 1UU
Dr Thomson & Partners4.77 miles
The Medical Centre, Oak Street, Lechlade, Glos, GL7 3RY
Great Western Surgery4.79 miles
Great Western Surgery, Farriers Close, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN1 2QU
North Swindon Practice4.92 miles
North Swindon Practice, Home Ground Surgery, Thames Avenue, Haydon Wick, Swindon SN25 1QQ, Wiltshire, SN25 1QQ
Eldene Surgery5.17 miles
Eldene Surgery, Colingsmead, Eldene, Swindon, SN3 3TQ
Eldene Health Centre ( Dr Guilding's Surgery)5.26 miles
Dr Guilding`s Surgery (based in Eldene Health Centre), Eldene, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN3 3RZ
Moredon Medical Centre5.26 miles
Moredon Medical Centre, Moredon Road, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN2 2JG
Kingswood Surgery5.37 miles
Kingswood Surgery, Kingswood Avenue, Park North, Swindon Wiltshire, SN3 2RJ
Hospital
Fairford Hospital6.21 miles
The Croft,, GL7 4BB
The Great Western Hospital6.32 miles
Marlborough Road, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN3 6BB
BMI The Ridgeway Hospital7.87 miles
Moormead Road, Wroughton, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN4 9DD
Cirencester Hospital12.77 miles
Tetbury Road,, GL7 1UY
Wantage Community Hospital12.79 miles
Garston Lane, Wantage, Oxfordshire, OX12 7AS
Witney Community Hospital14.45 miles
Welch Way, Witney, Oxfordshire, OX28 6JJ
Savernake Hospital14.75 miles
General Hospital, Marlborough, Wiltshire, SN8 3HL
Malmesbury Hospital16.86 miles
Burton Hall, Malmesbury, Wiltshire, SN16 9LT
Abingdon Community Hospital17.72 miles
Marcham Road, Abingdon, Oxfordshire, OX14 1AG
Tetbury Hospital19.08 miles
Malmesbury Road, Tetbury, Gloucestershire, GL8 8XB
Didcot Community Hospital19.37 miles
Wantage Road, Didcot, Oxfordshire, OX11 0AG
Chippenham Community Hospital21.66 miles
Rowden Hill, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 2AJ
Warneford Hospital22.52 miles
Warneford Lane, Headington, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX3 7JX
DEVIZES COMMUNITY HOSPITAL22.53 miles
NEW PARK ROAD,, SN10 1EF
Stroud General Hospital22.75 miles
Trinity Road,, GL5 2HY
Churchill Hospital22.81 miles
Old Road, Headington, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX3 7LE
Pharmacy
Highworth Pharmacy0.15 miles
Market Place, Highworth, Wiltshire, SN6 7AA
Home Farm Pharmacy0.39 miles
25 Newburgh Place, Highworth, Wiltshire, SN6 7DN
Shrivenham Pharmacy3.14 miles
50a High Street, Shrivenham, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN6 8AA
Lloydspharmacy3.32 miles
St Margarets Chase, Highworth Road, Stratton St Margaret, Swindon, SN3 4BF
Sainsbury's Instore Pharmacy3.68 miles
Oxford Road, Stratton St.Margaret, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN3 4EW
Boots3.81 miles
257a Penhill Drive, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN2 5HN
Lloydspharmacy4.15 miles
Abbey Meads Medical Ctr, Elstree Way, Abbey Meads, Swindon, SN25 4YX
Asda Pharmacy4.15 miles
Orbital Shopping Park, Abbey Meads, Swindon, Wilts, SN25 4YX
Lloydspharmacy4.18 miles
16 Clive Parade, Cricklade Road, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN2 1AJ
Lloydspharmacy4.43 miles
3 Covingham Square, Covingham, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN3 5AA
Boots4.44 miles
Unit 5-6 Greenbridge R/p, Swindon, SN3 3SG
Lechlade Pharmacy4.58 miles
High Street, Lechlade, Gloucestershire, GL7 3AA
Swindon Pharmacy4.68 miles
Hawthorne Medical Centre, May Close, Swindon, Swindon, SN2 1UU
Hawthorne Pharmacy4.71 miles
261 Cricklade Road, Gorse Hill, Swindon, SN2 1AE
Boots4.73 miles
Unit B3 Orbital Retail Park, Thamesdown Road, Swindon, SN25 4AN
Morrisons Pharmacy4.82 miles
Thames Avenue, Haydon Wick, Swindon, SN25 3QQ
Leisure
Park
STANTON PARK2.16 miles
TUCKMILL MEADOWS2.78 miles
FRIENDSHIP PROJECT4.00 miles
BUSCOT (Grade II* Listed)4.05 miles
SEVEN FIELDS4.40 miles
GREAT COXWELL4.41 miles
CHURCH HOUSE, LECHLADE (Grade II Listed)4.51 miles
KELMSCOTT MANOR (Grade II Listed)5.10 miles
QUEEN'S PARK, SWINDON (Grade II Listed)5.68 miles
COMPTON BEAUCHAMP (Grade II Listed)5.87 miles
MOULDON HILL5.96 miles
RADNOR STREET CEMETERY6.12 miles
TOWN GARDENS, SWINDON (Grade II Listed)6.28 miles
QUARRY WILDLIFE GARDEN6.36 miles
COATE WATER6.49 miles
RUSHEY PLATT CANALSIDE PARK6.70 miles
Shop
Groceries
Co-op Swindon0.08 miles
Brewery Street, SN6 7AJ
SPAR Highworth0.12 miles
Spar Store, Swindon Road, Wiltshire, SN6 7DE
Tesco Swindon (Express)0.38 miles
28-29 Newburgh Place, Highworth, Swindon, Swindon, SN6 7DN
Co-op Swindon3.13 miles
Shrivenham, SN6 8AA
Co-op Swindon3.24 miles
Watchfield, SN6 8TQ
Co-op Swindon3.30 miles
Stratton St Margaret, SN2 7SE
Co-op Swindon3.30 miles
Highdown Way, Swindon, SN25 4FD
Co-op Swindon3.40 miles
Ermin Street, SN3 4UA
SPAR Euro Garages - South Marston3.42 miles
Spar Store, Shivenham Road, Swindon, SN3 4RS
Costcutter St Margaret3.50 miles
Stratton, St Margaret, SN3 4YA
ALDI Hobley Drive3.55 miles
Swindon, SN3 4NS
Co-op Swindon3.56 miles
Beechcroft, SN2 7QQ
Sainsbury's Stratton3.68 miles
Oxford Road, Swindon, SN3 4EW
Queensfield Stores3.69 miles
92-94 Queensfield, Swindon Wilts SN2 7SY
ALDI Latham Road3.69 miles
Swindon, SN25 4DL
Costcutter Swindon3.71 miles
Unit 1, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN3 4NS
Transport
Airport
London Oxford Airport22.09 miles
Gloucestershire Airport27.04 miles
Coventry Baginton Airport52.03 miles
Birmingham International Airport Terminal 256.83 miles
Birmingham International Airport56.90 miles
Birmingham International Airport Terminal 156.96 miles
Bournemouth International Airport59.08 miles
Bus Stop
Brewery Street (W)0.01 miles
Swindon Street (S)0.10 miles
Brewery Street (SW)0.11 miles
Swindon Street (N)0.11 miles
Highworth High Street (W)0.12 miles
Highworth High Street (E)0.13 miles
Warneford School (S)0.17 miles
Stapleton Close (W)0.21 miles
The Willows (SW)0.23 miles
Redlands Close (N)0.28 miles
Redlands Close (S)0.29 miles
Station Road (N)0.32 miles
The Plough (S)0.35 miles
The Plough (N)0.38 miles
Scout Hall (NE)0.38 miles
Scout Hall (SW)0.39 miles
Ferry Port
Sharpness Old Docks33.75 miles
Lydney Harbour34.60 miles
Christchurch Quay Ferry Landing62.18 miles
Tuckton Tea Gardens Ferry Landing62.23 miles
Wick Christchurch Ferry Landing62.25 miles
Mudeford Quay Ferry Landing62.55 miles
Hengistbury Head Ferry Landing62.76 miles
Railway Station
Swindon Rail Station5.45 miles
Kemble Rail Station13.82 miles
Hungerford Rail Station17.05 miles
Shipton Rail Station17.11 miles
Ascott-under-Wychwood Rail Station17.62 miles
Bedwyn Rail Station17.87 miles
Finstock Rail Station18.58 miles
Kingham Rail Station19.20 miles
Charlbury Rail Station19.28 miles
Kintbury Rail Station19.32 miles
Combe (Oxon) Rail Station19.51 miles
Hanborough Rail Station19.78 miles
Pewsey Rail Station19.98 miles
Didcot Parkway Rail Station20.07 miles
Appleford Rail Station20.07 miles
Culham Rail Station20.37 miles
Crime
Flood Data
Flood Risk Per Year (SN6 7A*)
Number of Properties in Catchment696
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
16, BREWERY STREET
HIGHWORTH
SWINDON
SWINDON
SN6 7AJ		£368,000
2025-03-27
semidetached
freehold
21, WRAG VIEW
HIGHWORTH
SWINDON
SWINDON
SN6 7QJ		£390,000
2024-12-20
detached
freehold
37, WRAG VIEW
HIGHWORTH
SWINDON
SWINDON
SN6 7QJ		£124,000
2024-12-13
semidetached
leasehold
CHERRYWOOD HOUSE
SEVENHAMPTON
SWINDON
SWINDON
SN6 7QA		£695,000
2024-12-10
detached
freehold
WILLOW GROVE
SEVENHAMPTON
SWINDON
SWINDON
SN6 7QA		£890,000
2024-07-26
detached
freehold
HILLVIEW, 12
SEVENHAMPTON
SWINDON
SWINDON
SN6 7QA		£995,000
2024-05-17
detached
freehold
Sold 2021-06-25   £775,000
14, BREWERY STREET
HIGHWORTH
SWINDON
SWINDON
SN6 7AJ		£250,000
2023-12-21
otherPropertyType
freehold
12, GRANGE CLOSE
HIGHWORTH
SWINDON
SWINDON
SN6 7AS		£330,000
2023-10-02
semidetached
freehold
14, EASTROP
HIGHWORTH
SWINDON
SWINDON
SN6 7AP		£226,500
2023-08-30
terraced
freehold
79, EASTROP
HIGHWORTH
SWINDON
SWINDON
SN6 7AT		£630,000
2023-08-09
detached
freehold
6, EASTROP
HIGHWORTH
SWINDON
SWINDON
SN6 7AP		£440,000
2023-08-07
semidetached
freehold
45, EASTROP
HIGHWORTH
SWINDON
SWINDON
SN6 7AT		£375,000
2023-06-09
semidetached
freehold
WILLOWMEAD, 39, BELLINGHAM LANE
SEVENHAMPTON
SWINDON
SWINDON
SN6 7QF		£850,000
2023-05-02
semidetached
freehold
67, EASTROP
HIGHWORTH
SWINDON
SWINDON
SN6 7AT		£353,817
2023-04-28
semidetached
freehold
24, KINGS AVENUE
HIGHWORTH
SWINDON
SWINDON
SN6 7AN		£385,000
2023-03-16
semidetached
freehold
6, GRANGE CLOSE
HIGHWORTH
SWINDON
SWINDON
SN6 7AS		£360,000
2023-02-02
detached
freehold
THE WOODPECKERS
SEVENHAMPTON
SWINDON
SWINDON
SN6 7QA		£832,000
2022-11-03
detached
freehold
34, SHRIVENHAM ROAD
HIGHWORTH
SWINDON
SWINDON
SN6 7QQ		£805,000
2022-09-14
detached
freehold
24, WRAG VIEW
HIGHWORTH
SWINDON
SWINDON
SN6 7QJ		£408,000
2022-07-18
detached
freehold
27, PARK AVENUE
HIGHWORTH
SWINDON
SWINDON
SN6 7AW		£335,000
2022-07-08
terraced
freehold
20A, KINGS AVENUE
HIGHWORTH
SWINDON
SWINDON
SN6 7AN		£255,000
2022-05-13
detached
freehold
31, WRAG VIEW
HIGHWORTH
SWINDON
SWINDON
SN6 7QJ		£427,500
2022-05-09
detached
freehold
7, GRANGE CLOSE
HIGHWORTH
SWINDON
SWINDON
SN6 7AS		£416,080
2021-11-03
detached
freehold
EASTROP GRANGE (2), EASTROP
HIGHWORTH
SWINDON
SWINDON
SN6 7AT		£800,000
2021-10-14
flatmaisonette
freehold
19, BREWERY STREET
HIGHWORTH
SWINDON
SWINDON
SN6 7AJ		£280,000
2021-09-27
semidetached
freehold
BUCKTHORN HOUSE
SEVENHAMPTON
SWINDON
SWINDON
SN6 7QA		£975,000
2021-09-24
detached
freehold
6, PARK AVENUE
HIGHWORTH
SWINDON
SWINDON
SN6 7AW		£227,500
2021-09-22
terraced
freehold
1, PARK AVENUE
HIGHWORTH
SWINDON
SWINDON
SN6 7AW		£250,000
2021-09-13
semidetached
freehold
11, PARK AVENUE
HIGHWORTH
SWINDON
SWINDON
SN6 7AW		£211,000
2021-09-10
terraced
freehold
RAGSTONE COTTAGE, SHRIVENHAM ROAD
HIGHWORTH
SWINDON
SWINDON
SN6 7QQ		£525,000
2021-06-30
detached
freehold
ANADYR
SEVENHAMPTON
SWINDON
SWINDON
SN6 7QA		£745,000
2021-06-28
detached
freehold
40, WRAG VIEW
HIGHWORTH
SWINDON
SWINDON
SN6 7QJ		£272,000
2021-06-28
semidetached
freehold
55, EASTROP
HIGHWORTH
SWINDON
SWINDON
SN6 7AT		£547,000
2021-06-25
detached
freehold
KILBIRNIE
SEVENHAMPTON
SWINDON
SWINDON
SN6 7QA		£825,000
2021-06-23
detached
freehold
THE BRITISH SCHOOL AND CEMETERY, BREWERY STREET
HIGHWORTH
SWINDON
SWINDON
SN6 7AJ		£186,000
2021-05-27
detached
freehold
37, PARK AVENUE
HIGHWORTH
SWINDON
SWINDON
SN6 7AW		£310,000
2021-03-19
semidetached
freehold
13, EASTROP
HIGHWORTH
SWINDON
SWINDON
SN6 7AP		£265,000
2021-03-09
terraced
freehold
GRAY GABLES
SEVENHAMPTON
SWINDON
SWINDON
SN6 7QA		£602,000
2021-03-04
detached
freehold
2, EASTROP
HIGHWORTH
SWINDON
SWINDON
SN6 7AP		£422,750
2021-03-03
terraced
freehold
15, KINGS AVENUE
HIGHWORTH
SWINDON
SWINDON
SN6 7AN		£188,000
2020-12-09
terraced
freehold
4, EASTROP
HIGHWORTH
SWINDON
SWINDON
SN6 7AP		£431,000
2020-12-04
terraced
freehold
8, EASTROP
HIGHWORTH
SWINDON
SWINDON
SN6 7AP		£210,000
2020-11-13
terraced
freehold
20, WRAG VIEW
HIGHWORTH
SWINDON
SWINDON
SN6 7QJ		£334,995
2020-07-27
detached (New)
freehold
22, WRAG VIEW
HIGHWORTH
SWINDON
SWINDON
SN6 7QJ		£369,995
2020-06-30
detached (New)
freehold
1, WRAG VIEW
HIGHWORTH
SWINDON
SWINDON
SN6 7QJ		£315,000
2020-05-29
detached (New)
freehold
36, EASTROP
HIGHWORTH
SWINDON
SWINDON
SN6 7AT		£380,500
2020-03-27
semidetached
freehold
SYCAMORE HOUSE
SEVENHAMPTON
SWINDON
SWINDON
SN6 7QA		£697,500
2020-01-10
detached
freehold
14, WRAG VIEW
HIGHWORTH
SWINDON
SWINDON
SN6 7QJ		£274,995
2019-12-19
semidetached (New)
freehold
33, WRAG VIEW
HIGHWORTH
SWINDON
SWINDON
SN6 7QJ		£309,995
2019-12-19
detached (New)
freehold
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