Is SN38 a safe place to live?

Crime rates in SN38 are higher than average, at 95 incidents per 1,000 residents. This is often due to it being a busy urban or commercial area.

What is the population of SN38?

The population for the SN38 area is approximately 596 residents according to the latest census data.

Area Analysis Swindon, South West

SN38 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the SN38 postcode area.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-01 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry

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Population

596

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 51,550 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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7/10

family_restroomFamily

10/10

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7/10

workEmployment

10/10

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4/10

paymentsAffluence

9/10

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7/10

homeHome Ownership

10/10

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1/10

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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates SN38 — age 42, 88% ownership, 11% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Young average age (42) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.

verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SN38 is a postcode district in Swindon, South West, covering 126 active and 166 retired postcodes.

The majority of SN38 (79% of postcodes) consists of a settled suburban family area with high owner-occupation and stability. Overall, SN38 is a varied district — different streets can feel quite different in character.

Safety: Crime across SN38 is moderate at 95 per 1,000 residents, broadly in line with similar urban districts. Figures vary considerably by individual street. An average age of 42 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.

Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full SN38 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.0%

Asian / British Asian4.4%

Black / African / Caribbean0.9%

Other / Mixed1.8%

Economic Activity

51%Active

FT: 39%

Unemployed: 1%

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gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences23

Criminal damage and arson10

Anti-social behaviour7

Other theft6

Burglary3

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby

Baxter Storey Ltd (c/o Nationwide)