Area Analysis Swindon, South West

SN3 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the SN3 postcode area.

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Population

53,846

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 43,060 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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5/10
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5/10
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8/10
workEmployment
6/10
diversity_3Diversity
8/10
paymentsAffluence
4/10
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7/10
homeHome Ownership
5/10
trending_upInvestment
8/10
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Area Character

SN3 is an established family neighbourhood — 66% owner-occupation and an average age of 42 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £282k. Property prices are trending down 10.1% year-on-year.

home £282,747 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SN3 is a postcode district in Swindon, South West, covering 1221 active and 422 retired postcodes.

The largest share of SN3 (9%) is characterised by a deprived but diverse community with strong neighbourhood identity, alongside a diverse suburban neighbourhood with comfortable family housing (9%). This mix of 8 distinct neighbourhood types makes SN3 one of the more varied districts in the region.

Property: Average house prices in SN3 are around £282k, down 10.1% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across SN3 at 248 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. 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 SN3 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British83.3%
Asian / British Asian10.0%
Black / African / Caribbean2.6%
Other / Mixed4.0%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 2%

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

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences5073
Anti-social behaviour2552
Criminal damage and arson1101
Shoplifting1030
Public order1001

school Local Schools

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The Croft Primary School

Outstanding419 pupils
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Lainesmead Primary School and Nursery

Good418 pupils
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Lawn Primary and Nursery School

Good489 pupils
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Colebrook Junior School

Good185 pupils
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OakTree Nursery and Primary School

Good396 pupils
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Eldene Nursery and Primary School

Good338 pupils
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Covingham Park Primary School

Good365 pupils
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Goddard Park Community Primary School

Good555 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

5 nearby
  • Fir Tree Lodge Ltd
  • Highworth B & B
  • Holiday Inn Swindon
  • Orchard House Bed And Breakfast
  • Swindon Marriott Hotel
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Pub, NightClub

17 nearby
  • The Liden Arms
  • Carriers Arms
  • Jesters
  • Lloyd's No. 1 Dockle Farmhouse
  • Queenstown Social Club
  • + 12 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

42 nearby
  • Aramark UK Ltd (c/o Swindon GWH)
  • Buzz Bingo
  • Coate Water Cafe
  • Colebrook Junior School
  • Compass Group & Ireland (14Forty) C/o DHL
  • + 37 more
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Supermarkets

15 nearby
  • Lidl
  • Midcounties Co-operative
  • Aldi Stores Ltd
  • Bargain Buys
  • Better Bargains
  • + 10 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

10 nearby
  • Andy's Kebabs And Fish And Chips
  • Blue Sky Chinese Takeaway
  • Domino's Pizza
  • Eldene Chinese Takeaway Ltd
  • Kingsdown Fish And Burger Bar
  • + 5 more
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Retailers - Other

34 nearby
  • Poundland
  • Go Outdoors
  • Grange Convenience Store
  • Greggs
  • Greggs PLC
  • + 29 more