Central Swindon South

Civil Parish in Wiltshire

England

Central Swindon South

Benchmark on wall of #63 Bevisland Ordnance Survey cut mark benchmark described on the Bench Mark Database at <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.bench-marks.org.uk/bm65979" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.bench-marks.org.uk/bm65979">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Benchmark on wall of #63 Bevisland Credit: Roger Templeman

Central Swindon South is a civil parish located in Wiltshire, England. It is part of the larger town of Swindon, which lies in the southwest of the country. The parish is situated in the central area of Swindon, bordering other civil parishes such as Walcot and Old Town.

Central Swindon South is primarily a residential area, with a mix of housing types including terraced houses, semi-detached houses, and some apartment buildings. The area is home to a diverse population, with residents from various backgrounds and age groups.

The parish benefits from excellent transport links, with Swindon railway station located nearby, providing access to major cities like London, Bristol, and Cardiff. There are also several bus routes that serve the area, making it easily accessible for those without private transportation.

Central Swindon South has a range of amenities and facilities to cater to the needs of its residents. The town center, which is within walking distance, offers a variety of shops, restaurants, and entertainment venues. In addition, there are several schools, parks, and healthcare facilities in the vicinity, ensuring that residents have access to essential services.

The area is also known for its cultural landmarks, such as the Wyvern Theatre, which hosts a range of theatrical performances throughout the year. Overall, Central Swindon South provides a pleasant and convenient living environment for its residents, with a good balance of residential, commercial, and recreational facilities.

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Central Swindon South Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.548272/-1.765154 or Grid Reference SU1683. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Benchmark on wall of #63 Bevisland Ordnance Survey cut mark benchmark described on the Bench Mark Database at <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.bench-marks.org.uk/bm65979" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.bench-marks.org.uk/bm65979">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Benchmark on wall of #63 Bevisland
Ordnance Survey cut mark benchmark described on the Bench Mark Database at LinkExternal link
#63 Bevisland There is an OS benchmark <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/4615332">SU1883 : Benchmark on wall of #63 Bevisland</a> on the boundary wall of the house, right of the house.
#63 Bevisland
There is an OS benchmark SU1883 : Benchmark on wall of #63 Bevisland on the boundary wall of the house, right of the house.
Pavement on west side of roundabout at Dorcan Way / Eldene Drive junction
Pavement on west side of roundabout at Dorcan Way / Eldene Drive junction
Culvert for drain under Dorcan Way (B4006)
Culvert for drain under Dorcan Way (B4006)
Benchmark on bridge parapet, Dorcan Way Ordnance Survey cut mark benchmark described on the Bench Mark Database at <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.bench-marks.org.uk/bm66420" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.bench-marks.org.uk/bm66420">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Benchmark on bridge parapet, Dorcan Way
Ordnance Survey cut mark benchmark described on the Bench Mark Database at LinkExternal link
Bridge parapet and footbridge over drain under Dorcan Way There is an OS benchmark <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/4615451">SU1783 : Benchmark on bridge parapet, Dorcan Way</a> on the right hand end of the roadside parapet, behind the crash barrier
Bridge parapet and footbridge over drain under Dorcan Way
There is an OS benchmark SU1783 : Benchmark on bridge parapet, Dorcan Way on the right hand end of the roadside parapet, behind the crash barrier
Benchmark on garage of #340 Marlborough Road Ordnance Survey cut mark benchmark described on the Bench Mark Database at <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.bench-marks.org.uk/bm66426" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.bench-marks.org.uk/bm66426">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Benchmark on garage of #340 Marlborough Road
Ordnance Survey cut mark benchmark described on the Bench Mark Database at LinkExternal link
#340 Marlborough Road with attached garage There is an OS benchmark <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/4621655">SU1782 : Benchmark on garage of #340 Marlborough Road</a> on the bricks on the right hand side of the garage door.
#340 Marlborough Road with attached garage
There is an OS benchmark SU1782 : Benchmark on garage of #340 Marlborough Road on the bricks on the right hand side of the garage door.
Benchmark on #252 Marlborough Road Ordnance Survey cut mark benchmark described on the Bench Mark Database at <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.bench-marks.org.uk/bm66427" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.bench-marks.org.uk/bm66427">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Benchmark on #252 Marlborough Road
Ordnance Survey cut mark benchmark described on the Bench Mark Database at LinkExternal link
#252 Marlborough Road There is an OS benchmark <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/4621750">SU1682 : Benchmark on #252 Marlborough Road</a> on the right hand side of the house
#252 Marlborough Road
There is an OS benchmark SU1682 : Benchmark on #252 Marlborough Road on the right hand side of the house
Benchmark on #186 Marlborough Road Ordnance Survey cut mark benchmark described on the Bench Mark Database at <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.bench-marks.org.uk/bm66428" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.bench-marks.org.uk/bm66428">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Benchmark on #186 Marlborough Road
Ordnance Survey cut mark benchmark described on the Bench Mark Database at LinkExternal link
#186 Marlborough Road There is an OS benchmark <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/4621828">SU1682 : Benchmark on #186 Marlborough Road</a> on the right hand side of the house near the front corner
#186 Marlborough Road
There is an OS benchmark SU1682 : Benchmark on #186 Marlborough Road on the right hand side of the house near the front corner
Benchmark on Lawn Primary School Ordnance Survey cut mark benchmark described on the Bench Mark Database at <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.bench-marks.org.uk/bm66429" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.bench-marks.org.uk/bm66429">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Benchmark on Lawn Primary School
Ordnance Survey cut mark benchmark described on the Bench Mark Database at LinkExternal link
Lawn Primary School There is an OS benchmark <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/4622339">SU1682 : Benchmark on Lawn Primary School</a> on the bricks right of the orange hexagon
Lawn Primary School
There is an OS benchmark SU1682 : Benchmark on Lawn Primary School on the bricks right of the orange hexagon
Benchmark on #41 Windsor Road Ordnance Survey cut mark benchmark described on the Bench Mark Database at <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.bench-marks.org.uk/bm66430" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.bench-marks.org.uk/bm66430">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Benchmark on #41 Windsor Road
Ordnance Survey cut mark benchmark described on the Bench Mark Database at LinkExternal link
Back of #41 Windsor Road There is an OS benchmark <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/4622364">SU1682 : Benchmark on #41 Windsor Road</a> on the left hand side of the house near the corner.
Back of #41 Windsor Road
There is an OS benchmark SU1682 : Benchmark on #41 Windsor Road on the left hand side of the house near the corner.
New commercial development, Queens Drive, Swindon (1) As recently as four years ago a public house stood on the site at centre right <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2602009" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2602009">Link</a> By March 2012 the site had been cleared <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2827374" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2827374">Link</a> Now a new building has been constructed. Future occupiers will include a Cooperative shop, a Subway outlet and a Barnardo's charity shop. More below
New commercial development, Queens Drive, Swindon (1)
As recently as four years ago a public house stood on the site at centre right Link By March 2012 the site had been cleared Link Now a new building has been constructed. Future occupiers will include a Cooperative shop, a Subway outlet and a Barnardo's charity shop. More below
New commercial development, Queens Drive, Swindon (2) This affords a closer look at the new development on the old Bulldog site seen here <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/4654255" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/4654255">Link</a> More below...
New commercial development, Queens Drive, Swindon (2)
This affords a closer look at the new development on the old Bulldog site seen here Link More below...
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Central Swindon South is located at Grid Ref: SU1683 (Lat: 51.548272, Lng: -1.765154)

Unitary Authority: Swindon

Police Authority: Wiltshire

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Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 51.548272,-1.765154
Mini Roundabout
Direction: clockwise
Lat/Long: 51.5481236/-1.7618448
Turning Circle
Turning Circle: hammer
Lat/Long: 51.5482442/-1.7601814
Pharmacy
Avicenna Pharmacy
Addr City: Swindon
Addr Country: GB
Addr Housenumber: 56
Addr Postcode: SN3 1JE
Addr Street: Guildford Avenue
Brand: Avicenna Pharmacy
Brand Wikidata: Q122872899
Dispensing: yes
Healthcare: pharmacy
Opening Hours: Mo-Fr 09:00-18:00; Sa 09:00-12:00; Su off
Phone: +44 1793 496093
Wheelchair: yes
Lat/Long: 51.5481986/-1.7615309
Turning Circle
Lat/Long: 51.5495261/-1.7706146
Turning Circle
Lat/Long: 51.5456345/-1.7677194
Post Box
Ref: SN3 125
Lat/Long: 51.5468906/-1.7719855
Crossing
Crossing: zebra
Crossing Island: yes
Crossing Markings: dots
Kerb: lowered
Tactile Paving: yes
Lat/Long: 51.5445222/-1.7618267
Bus Stop
Evelyn Street
Bus: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 4680SWA10411
Naptan Bearing: S
Naptan CommonName: Evelyn Street
Naptan Indicator: S-bound
Naptan NaptanCode: swidtaj
Naptan PlusbusZoneRef: SDON
Naptan Street: Marlborough Road
Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
Source: naptan;bing
Lat/Long: 51.5468528/-1.7710933
Bus Stop
Evelyn Street
Bus: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 4680SWA10410
Naptan Bearing: N
Naptan CommonName: Evelyn Street
Naptan Indicator: N-bound
Naptan NaptanCode: swidtad
Naptan PlusbusZoneRef: SDON
Naptan Street: Marlborough Road
Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
Source: naptan;bing
Lat/Long: 51.5468597/-1.7714001
Lawn
Place: suburb
Lat/Long: 51.5478865/-1.7610172
Holy Rood Church
Historic: ruins
Lat/Long: 51.5515121/-1.7699824
Post Box
Operator: Royal Mail
Operator Wikidata: Q638098
Post Box Type: pillar
Ref: SN3 256
Lat/Long: 51.5473811/-1.7699042
Crossing
Crossing: unmarked
Crossing Island: yes
Crossing Markings: no
Kerb: lowered
Tactile Paving: yes
Traffic Calming: island
Lat/Long: 51.5467448/-1.7711991
Crossing
Crossing: unmarked
Crossing Island: yes
Crossing Markings: no
Kerb: lowered
Tactile Paving: yes
Traffic Calming: island
Lat/Long: 51.547734/-1.7717349
Crossing
Crossing: unmarked
Crossing Island: yes
Crossing Markings: no
Kerb: lowered
Tactile Paving: yes
Traffic Calming: island
Lat/Long: 51.5479666/-1.7716234
Traffic Calming: island
Lat/Long: 51.5444886/-1.7673428
Crossing
Crossing: traffic_signals
Lat/Long: 51.5451234/-1.7689348
Crossing
Crossing: uncontrolled
Lat/Long: 51.54597/-1.7706409
Crossing
Crossing: uncontrolled
Lat/Long: 51.5459468/-1.7709123
Bus Stop
Broome Manor Lane
Bus: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 4680SWA10415
Naptan Bearing: SE
Naptan CommonName: Broome Manor Lane
Naptan Indicator: SE-bound
Naptan NaptanCode: swidtwj
Naptan PlusbusZoneRef: SDON
Naptan Street: Marlborough Road
Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
Lat/Long: 51.544423/-1.7668095
Bus Stop
Broome Manor Lane
Bus: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 4680SWA10416
Naptan Bearing: NW
Naptan CommonName: Broome Manor Lane
Naptan Indicator: NW-bound
Naptan NaptanCode: swidtpt
Naptan PlusbusZoneRef: SDON
Naptan Street: Marlborough Road
Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
Lat/Long: 51.5442859/-1.7669598
Bus Stop
Brecon Close
Bus: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 4680SWA10427
Naptan Bearing: S
Naptan CommonName: Brecon Close
Naptan Indicator: S-bound
Naptan NaptanCode: swidwdw
Naptan PlusbusZoneRef: SDON
Naptan Street: Windsor Road
Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
Lat/Long: 51.5453426/-1.7647248
Bus Stop
Brecon Close
Bus: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 4680SWA10428
Naptan Bearing: N
Naptan CommonName: Brecon Close
Naptan Indicator: N-bound
Naptan NaptanCode: swidwdp
Naptan PlusbusZoneRef: SDON
Naptan Street: Windsor Road
Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
Lat/Long: 51.5456656/-1.7647115
Bus Stop
Tenby Close
Bus: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 4680SWA10425
Naptan Bearing: SW
Naptan CommonName: Lawn Community Centre
Naptan Indicator: SW-bound
Naptan NaptanCode: swidwmt
Naptan PlusbusZoneRef: SDON
Naptan Street: Windsor Road
Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
Lat/Long: 51.5483935/-1.7613954
Bus Stop
Tenby Close
Bus: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 4680SWA10426
Naptan Bearing: NE
Naptan CommonName: Lawn Community Centre
Naptan Indicator: NE-bound
Naptan NaptanCode: swidwpa
Naptan PlusbusZoneRef: SDON
Naptan Street: Windsor Road
Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
Lat/Long: 51.5486615/-1.7613312
Bus Stop
Cambridge Close
Bus: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 4680SWA10424
Naptan Bearing: NE
Naptan CommonName: Cambridge Close
Naptan Indicator: NE-bound
Naptan NaptanCode: swijagd
Naptan PlusbusZoneRef: SDON
Naptan Street: Windsor Road
Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
Lat/Long: 51.5503674/-1.7590577
Bus Stop
Cambridge Close
Bus: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 4680SWA10423
Naptan Bearing: SW
Naptan CommonName: Cambridge Close
Naptan Indicator: SW-bound
Naptan NaptanCode: swijagp
Naptan PlusbusZoneRef: SDON
Naptan Street: Windsor Road
Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
Lat/Long: 51.5503162/-1.7588943
Lakeside
Place: neighbourhood
Lat/Long: 51.5479631/-1.7687848
Barrier: motorcycle_barrier
Lat/Long: 51.5503073/-1.7710625
One Stop
Addr City: Swindon
Addr Country: GB
Addr Housenumber: 44
Addr Postcode: SN3 1JE
Addr Street: Guildford Avenue
Brand: One Stop
Brand Wikidata: Q65954217
Opening Hours: Mo-Su 06:00-22:00
Shop: convenience
Wheelchair: yes
Lat/Long: 51.548141/-1.7614427
The Puffin Hut
Addr City: Swindon
Addr Country: GB
Addr Housenumber: 42
Addr Postcode: SN3 1JE
Addr Street: Guildford Avenue
Opening Hours: Mo 10:00-16:00; Tu-Sa 09:00-17:30; Su off
Shop: e-cigarette
Website: https://thepuffinhut.com/pages/vape-shop-lawn-swindon
Lat/Long: 51.5480957/-1.7613375
The Liquor Store
Addr City: Swindon
Addr Country: GB
Addr Housenumber: 40
Addr Postcode: SN3 1JE
Addr Street: Guildford Avenue
Opening Hours: Mo 12:00-20:00;Tu-Sa 12:00-21:00;Su 12:00-20:00
Phone: +44 1793 539559
Shop: alcohol
Lat/Long: 51.5480518/-1.7612329
Veterinary
The Lawn Veterinary Centre
Addr City: Swindon
Addr Country: GB
Addr Housenumber: 38
Addr Postcode: SN3 1JE
Addr Street: Guildford Avenue
Opening Hours: Mo-Fr 08:30-19:00; Sa 09:00-15:00; Su off
Phone: +44 1793 644422
Website: https://lawnvets.co.uk/
Lat/Long: 51.548011/-1.7611365
Crossing
Crossing: unmarked
Crossing Island: yes
Crossing Markings: no
Kerb: lowered
Tactile Paving: yes
Lat/Long: 51.5482586/-1.761685
Recycling
Recycling Clothes: yes
Recycling Type: container
Lat/Long: 51.5478788/-1.7617205
Bicycle Parking
Access: yes
Bicycle Parking: rack
Capacity: 10
Fee: no
Lit: yes
Lat/Long: 51.5480877/-1.7616078
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