South Leaze

The development stretches across the area between junction 16 of the M4 motorway and Croft Road, organized into three distinct neighbourhoods: East, Middle, and West Wichel.

This is an actively growing community rather than a historic settlement. The full masterplan envisions around 4500 homes alongside employment spaces, shopping facilities, schools, and community amenities designed to serve residents. When it was completed, Wichelstowe was recognized as the country's largest housing project built on publicly owned land, representing a significant investment in expanding Swindon's residential capacity.

For visitors, the area offers a contemporary take on suburban living with modern amenities and infrastructure. You'll find schools and community facilities scattered throughout the neighbourhoods, plus designated public open spaces. The shopping and employment areas provide practical facilities for daily needs. While South Leaze itself remains small and residential, it sits within this larger planned development, giving it access to the wider facilities and services being created across Wichelstowe. The location is convenient for those needing motorway access via the nearby M4 junction, making it well-positioned for commuters heading toward wider South West England or London.