The address of a property is increasingly becoming a very important issue. More organisations; postal, emergency services; and statutory undertakers; as well as the general public, need an efficient means of locating and referencing properties.

Responsibilities in Swindon

Swindon Borough Council is the street naming and numbering authority for the Borough of Swindon, and as such must be notified of all new properties constructed or modified as well as changes to existing addresses within the borough.

Street naming is carried out in consultation with parish councils where applicable, who will be sent a list of proposed names for the development.

Naming Rules

• Every effort will be made to avoid duplication within the locality
• Names which are frivolous or obscene will be avoided
• Streets may be named after recently deceased individuals, provided permission is granted from living relatives
• Streets will not be named after living individuals
• Only surnames or family names will be used
• Names based on commercial interest are not allowed

Postcodes

Postcode enquiries (except in the case of newly built or divided properties) should be addressed to the Royal Mail - please phone or see the Royal Mail website (www.royalmail.co.uk).

Application Forms

Residential Estate

Online form:

Residential Estate Street Naming/Numbering application form

Downloadable pdf form:

Residential Estate Street Naming/Numbering application form (8Kb)

Industrial Units

Online form:

Industrial Units Street Naming/Numbering application form

Downloadable pdf form:

Industrial Units Street Naming/Numbering application form (8Kb)

Existing Property

Online form:

Name/Rename Existing Property application form

Downloadable pdf form:

Name/Rename Existing Property application form (8Kb)