Chiseldon and Lawn sit on the southern fringe of Swindon, a mix of a traditional Wiltshire village and adjoining suburban neighbourhood with easy access to the countryside. The area lies on the edge of the chalk downland of the Marlborough Downs, with plenty of footpaths and bridleways and good road links to the M4, so many residents commute into Swindon or further afield while enjoying a village feel.
Locally there’s a strong community life centred on village halls, pubs, sports clubs and a primary school, and the place carries distinctive history - most notably the old military camp and associated railway heritage from the 20th century, which helped shape its growth. The result is a ward with a blend of long-standing rural character, recent housing, and a largely commuter-driven local economy, alongside active local history groups and community events.
Postcode districts covering Chiseldon and Lawn
Most populated places nearby
- Swindon 3.8 miles6.1 km
- Andover 24.1 miles38.8 km
- Trowbridge 24.1 miles38.9 km
- Abingdon-on-Thames 22.4 miles36.1 km
- Chippenham 16.7 miles26.9 km
- Newbury 20 miles32.2 km
- Didcot 22.1 miles35.6 km
- Witney 21.2 miles34 km
- Thatcham 22.8 miles36.7 km
- Melksham 19.6 miles31.5 km
- Melksham Without 19.4 miles31.3 km
- Wantage 14.7 miles23.6 km
Neighbouring places
- Chiseldon Built-up area 0.7 miles1.2 km
- Wroughton Built-up area 1.7 miles2.8 km
- Liden, Eldene and Park South Ward 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Liddington Built-up area 2 miles3.2 km
- Central Swindon South Parish 2 miles3.2 km
- Nythe, Eldene and Liden Parish 2.3 miles3.6 km
- Old Town Ward 2.3 miles3.8 km
- Wroughton and Wichelstowe Ward 2.6 miles4.1 km
- Wanborough Built-up area 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Walcot and Park North Ward 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Covingham and Dorcan Ward 2.6 miles4.3 km
- Eastcott Ward 2.9 miles4.7 km
Example postcodes in Chiseldon and Lawn
SN3 1EU, SN3 1LL, SN4 0SX, SN3 1NF, SN3 6FR, SN3 1HF, SN3 1NN, SN4 0PZ, SN3 1HP … See all
Transport links
- Southampton Airport 43 miles69.2 km
- Bristol Airport 43 miles69.3 km
- Swindon Railway Station 3.4 miles5.5 km
- Bedwyn Railway Station 11.7 miles18.9 km
Hotels in Chiseldon and Lawn Ad
Schools in Chiseldon and Lawn
- Chiseldon Primary & Nursery School Primary
- Lawn Primary and Nursery School Primary
Local points of interest
- Burderop Wood Forest 0.7 miles1.2 km
- Burderop Park Estate 1 mile1.6 km
- County Ground Stadium 3.1 miles4.9 km
- Avebury Stones Archaeological site 8 miles12.8 km
- Silbury Hill Archaeological site 8.9 miles14.3 km
- Savernake Forest Forest 10 miles16.1 km
- Faringdon Abbey Historic site 11.7 miles18.7 km
- Wolf Hall Historic site 12.2 miles19.7 km
- Loxwell Abbey Historic site 15.4 miles24.8 km
- Stanley Abbey (Wiltshire) Historic site 15.8 miles25.5 km