AWS Swindon Data Centre
Swindon, Swindon, United Kingdom
Source: OpenStreetMap
AWS Swindon Data Centre is a mapped data center in Swindon, United Kingdom, operated by Amazon Data Services, Inc. and ultimately owned by Amazon.com, Inc.. DataCentersExposed has documented a 93,788 sq ft footprint and 2 environmental-permit records at this site. It runs on United Kingdom's grid, which was 36% fossil-fuelled at 217 gCO₂e/kWh in 2025 (Ember).
Reporting by Eric Keller · Updated Jun 14, 2026
Overview
source: linkAWS Swindon Data Centre is a mapped Amazon Web Services data center in Swindon, United Kingdom, run by Amazon Data Services, Inc. and owned through its parent, Amazon.com, Inc. Available records put its footprint at 93,788 square feet.
Operator chain
- Ultimate parentAmazon.com, Inc.
- Files asAmazon Data Services, Inc.
- This facilityAWS Swindon Data Centre
The grid behind this site
source: Ember · EurostatNational grid context, not this facility's own metering. Full country picture: United Kingdom data centers.
In the news
source: Google News (local + English)- AWS granted planning permission for data center in Iver, UKData Center Dynamics· Oct 1, 2026
- Thousands sign petition against proposed data centre near ReadingBBC· Sep 1, 2026
- Concerns raised over planned data centre on the outskirts of ReadingRayo· Aug 29, 2026
- AWS launches new availability zone for UK cloud regionData Center Dynamics· Aug 21, 2026
- Learn about AWS's long-term commitment to the UKAbout Amazon UK· Jun 1, 2026
- AWS wins UK's HMRC data center services contract after Fujitsu exitData Center Dynamics· Mar 26, 2026
Environmental permits
source: Permit register- AMAZON DATA SERVICES UK LIMITEDEPR/FP3000LYEPR permit · holder "AMAZON DATA SERVICES UK LIMITED" · Swindon · Combustion; Any Fuel =>50MW - 1.1 A(1) a) · within ~2 km of the mapped site
- AMAZON DATA SERVICES UK LIMITEDEPR/FP3000LYEPR permit · holder "AMAZON DATA SERVICES UK LIMITED" · Swindon · Combustion; Any Fuel =>50MW - 1.1 A(1) a) · within ~2 km of the mapped site