Postcode Analysis Swindon, South West

SN1 1BA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SN1 1BA.

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Population

375

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 42,500 /yr

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Employed

61%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SN1 1BA represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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1/10
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1/10
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8/10
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4/10
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10/10
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6/10
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10/10
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1/10
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10/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 40% of tenure in SN1 1BA — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.

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

SN1 1BA is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.5km from New Town (Swindon Newtown) in Swindon (Swindon). Administratively it sits within Central ward and the South Swindon constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, SN1 1BA is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. Outside of residential hours, areas dominated by food and entertainment. At 35 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 40% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 46% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Swindon.

Safety: Crime rates are high (238 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for SN1 1BA are sourced from Output Area E00166492 (shared with 112 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SN1 1BA. The average age is 34.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British53.7%
Asian / British Asian34.1%
Black / African / Caribbean3.8%
Other / Mixed8.4%

Economic Activity

61%Active
FT: 44%
Unemployed: 6%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime rates near SN1 1BA are high at 238 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences591
Anti-social behaviour569
Shoplifting272
Public order195
Criminal damage and arson109

school Local Schools

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UTC Swindon

Requires Improvement177 pupils0.6 km
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Holy Rood Catholic Primary School

Good398 pupils0.7 km
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Drove Primary School

Outstanding729 pupils0.9 km
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King William Street Church of England Primary School

Good196 pupils1.0 km
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Robert Le Kyng Primary School

Good1.1 km
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EOTAS Swindon

Good57 pupils1.1 km
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Holy Cross Catholic Primary School

Requires Improvement398 pupils1.2 km
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Ferndale Primary School & Nursery

Good490 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

fastfood

Takeaway Shop

33 nearby
  • KFC0.9 km
  • Best BBQ0.7 km
  • PanPizza0.4 km
  • Papa Johns Pizza0.9 km
  • Pizza Hut Delivery0.6 km
  • + 28 more
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Retailers - Other

87 nearby
  • Holland & Barrett0.9 km
  • Abbys Food Stores0.5 km
  • Sulaymaniyah Super Market0.7 km
  • Zabka Polski Sklep0.5 km
  • Balkans Finest Ltd0.3 km
  • + 82 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

23 nearby
  • The Glue Pot0.4 km
  • Ashford Road Working Mens Club0.8 km
  • Beehive Public House0.8 km
  • Clifton Hotel0.9 km
  • Kevin Fitzgerald T/A The Castle Inn0.9 km
  • + 18 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

101 nearby
  • Costa Ltd (Kiosk)0.9 km
  • Giraffe / Gourmet Burger Kitchebn0.8 km
  • Krispy Kreme UK Ltd - Swindon Box Store0.9 km
  • Made In Bahia1.0 km
  • Patisserie Valerie0.9 km
  • + 96 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

6 nearby
  • Angelique Guest House0.8 km
  • Swindon Travelodge0.3 km
  • Thistle Express Swindon0.2 km
  • Ibis Budget Swindon0.2 km
  • Stay Belvedere Hotels Ltd (Trading At Holiday Inn Express)0.2 km
  • + 1 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • The Midcounties Co-operative0.7 km
  • Tesco Stores Ltd0.1 km
  • Wilko0.0 km
  • Aldi Stores Ltd0.9 km
  • Iceland Frozen Foods Plc0.2 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Swindon0.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Fleming Way0.1 km
  • Fleming Way0.1 km
  • Fleming Way0.1 km
  • Fleming Way0.1 km
  • Fleming Way0.1 km