SN1 1BD is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.6km 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 1BD is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. During the day, business quarters in major regional cities. The community skews young professional (average age 35) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 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 (245 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 1BD are sourced from Output Area E00166492 (shared with 112 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SN1 1BD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SN1 1BD.
375
35
£ 42,500 /yr
61%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SN1 1BD 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.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 40% of tenure in SN1 1BD — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SN1 1BD. 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
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near SN1 1BD are high at 245 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
UTC Swindon
Holy Rood Catholic Primary School
EOTAS Swindon
Ferndale Primary School & Nursery
Drove Primary School
Robert Le Kyng Primary School
King William Street Church of England Primary School
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
32 nearby- KFC0.8 km
- Best BBQ0.9 km
- PanPizza0.5 km
- Pizza Hut Delivery0.7 km
- Taccs 'n' Dawgs0.6 km
- + 27 more
Retailers - Other
89 nearby- Brisara Food And Wine0.9 km
- Holland & Barrett0.8 km
- Abbys Food Stores0.5 km
- Paradise Deli1.0 km
- Sulaymaniyah Super Market0.7 km
- + 84 more
Pub, NightClub
20 nearby- The Glue Pot0.3 km
- Ashford Road Working Mens Club0.9 km
- Beehive Public House0.9 km
- Clifton Hotel1.0 km
- Meca0.5 km
- + 15 more
Restaurant, Cafe
98 nearby- Costa Ltd (Kiosk)0.8 km
- Giraffe / Gourmet Burger Kitchebn0.8 km
- Krispy Kreme UK Ltd - Swindon Box Store0.8 km
- Made In Bahia0.9 km
- Patisserie Valerie0.8 km
- + 93 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
6 nearby- Angelique Guest House0.9 km
- Swindon Travelodge0.5 km
- Thistle Express Swindon0.3 km
- Ibis Budget Swindon0.1 km
- Stay Belvedere Hotels Ltd (Trading At Holiday Inn Express)0.1 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- The Midcounties Co-operative0.8 km
- Tesco Stores Ltd0.2 km
- Wilko0.2 km
- Iceland Frozen Foods Plc0.4 km
- Marks & Spencer Plc/Hot Food On The Move0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Swindon0.2 km
Bus Stops
- Sheppard Street0.1 km
- Fleming Way0.1 km
- Fleming Way0.2 km
- Fleming Way0.2 km
- Catherine Street0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SN11BD · Data under Open Government Licence