Is Swindon rough?

Swindon is the most dangerous city in Wiltshire, and is the 28th most dangerous overall out of Wiltshire’s 276 towns, villages, and cities. The overall crime rate in Swindon in 2020 was 60 crimes per 1,000 people.

What do you call someone from Swindon?

Swindon is a large town in Wiltshire, England; its residents are called Swindonians and many have achieved notability throughout its history.

What was Swindon famous for?

Swindon is a modern town surrounded by some of England’s finest countryside and famous attractions. Enriched with Victorian parks and gardens, museums including the award winning Steam Museum, and an art gallery. Originally, Swindon was a small market town mentioned in the Domesday Book.

Is Swindon safe to live?

Is Swindon a safe place to live? Overall, there was a +2.01% increase in crime in 2019 compared the previous comparable months of 2018. The largest proportion of crimes is held by anti-social behaviour where they account for 28.1% (11,400) of total crimes and is +15% more than the national crime rate.

Is Pinehurst Swindon safe?

The crime index in Swindon is 38.24 and Park North, Park South, Penhill and Pinehurst are considered some of the bad neighbourhoods in the area.

Is Swindon rich?

Swindon has enjoyed the 15th fastest growing economy in the country according to research for the UK Powerhouse City Growth Tracker 2020 produced by Irwin Mitchell and Cebr. The local Swindon economy is worth approximately £9,200m GVA.

Why are Swindon called the Robins?

Initially a dark maroon, a lighter shade was chosen for the start of the 1902–03 season and also resulted in the club’s nickname “the Robins” appearing in print for the first time in programme notes for the first game. The nickname is a reference to the former name of the European robin – “redbreast”.

How did Swindon get its name?

Swindon began as a Saxon village. The name Swindon is derived from the Saxon words swine dun meaning pig hill or the hill where pigs were bred. Swindon is mentioned in the Domesday Book (1086). At that time Swindon was a tiny village but by the late 13th century Swindon had grown into a small town with a weekly market.

How far is Swindon from the sea?

How far is it from Swindon to Beach? The distance between Swindon and Beach is 29 miles.

Is penhill Swindon rough?

The worst of the neighbourhoods in Swindon is in Penhill, and is the 701 most deprived area out of 33,000 across the whole of England.

How is life in Swindon?

Swindon is considered one of the top places to live in the UK, though some people consider it dull. The town offers many employment opportunities, reliable transport links, and good schools. Although the cost of living is relatively high, the house prices are moderately low.

Where should I avoid in Swindon?

Avoid the “P” areas: Penhill, Pinehurst, Park North, Park South. +1 for the P’s. Its the golden rule in Swindon. as suggested above some of the outlying towns are fine, I live 20 mins away, Farringdon is ok, Highworth.

Where is Freshbrook Swindon?

Freshbrook was built during the early 1980s as part of the ‘West Swindon’ urban extension of Swindon. Main roads are Gainsborough Way, Worsley Road, Rowton Heath Way, and Liskeard Way.

Where is Freshbrook?

Freshbrook is a suburb in the west of Swindon, England, located close to junction 16 of the M4 motorway (51.54°N 01.84°W

Is Wichelstowe close to Freshbrook?

A new housing development, Wichelstowe, was built southeast of Freshbrook, commencing in 2009. However, this is separated from Freshbrook by Great Western Way and the main railway line . The Swindon ward is called Freshbrook and Grange Park.

Who are the church officers at Freshbrook church?

Mike has attended Freshbrook church since 2005. Having grown up through the young people’s work he now leads the Unite youth team. He is also the skill behind the 10.30 Sunday service video build. The Church Officers are responsible to the day to day running and organisation of the church. Graham and Rosie have been a part of the church since 2017.