South Swindon (parish)

South Swindon
The Bandstand at the Town Gardens
South Swindon
Location within Wiltshire
Area16.04 km2 (6.19 sq mi)
Population62,871 (2021 census)
• Density3,920/km2 (10,200/sq mi)
OS grid referenceSU154851
Civil parish
  • South Swindon
Unitary authority
Ceremonial county
Region
CountryEngland
Sovereign stateUnited Kingdom
Places
List
  • Badbury Park, Eastcott, Lawn, Old Town and Old Walcot
Post townSwindon
Postcode districtSN1
Dialling code01793
PoliceWiltshire
FireDorset and Wiltshire
AmbulanceSouth Western
UK Parliament
WebsiteParish Council

South Swindon, previously called Central Swindon South, is a civil parish in the town of Swindon, in the ceremonial county of Wiltshire, England. The parish covers the southern part of the central area of the town, including the Old Town area, and extends south to take in Wichelstowe and Coate Water. In 2021 it had a population of 62,871.

South Swindon is the largest civil parish in the Borough of Swindon by population, and the seventh largest civil parish by population in England. The parish borders Central Swindon North, Chiseldon, Liddington, Nythe, Eldene and Liden, Stratton St Margaret, West Swindon and Wroughton.

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