SN1 1BE is an up-and-coming urban area on Holbrook Way, 0.7km 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 1BE 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 (250 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: With prices averaging £138k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 3.3% year-on-year. 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 1BE are sourced from Output Area E00166492 (shared with 112 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HOLBROOK WAY, SN1 1BE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HOLBROOK WAY, SN1 1BE.
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£ 42,500 /yr
61%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SN1 1BE 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 1BE — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant. Property prices are trending up 3.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SN1 1BE. 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
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 141,000
7 sales · Mean £ 147,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near SN1 1BE are high at 250 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
Robert Le Kyng Primary School
Ferndale Primary School & Nursery
Drove Primary School
King William Street Church of England Primary School
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
38 nearby- KFC0.8 km
- Asmin Pizza & Kebab1.0 km
- Sinbads Tandoori1.0 km
- Crosskitchenn1.0 km
- Lucky Fish Bar1.0 km
- + 33 more
Retailers - Other
92 nearby- Brisara Food And Wine0.9 km
- Holland & Barrett0.8 km
- Abbys Food Stores0.6 km
- Sulaymaniyah Super Market0.7 km
- Zabka Polski Sklep0.6 km
- + 87 more
Pub, NightClub
20 nearby- The Glue Pot0.3 km
- Ashford Road Working Mens Club0.9 km
- Beehive Public House0.9 km
- Clifton Hotel0.9 km
- Meca0.6 km
- + 15 more
Restaurant, Cafe
98 nearby- Costa Ltd (Kiosk)0.8 km
- Giraffe / Gourmet Burger Kitchebn0.7 km
- Krispy Kreme UK Ltd - Swindon Box Store0.8 km
- Made In Bahia0.8 km
- Patisserie Valerie0.8 km
- + 93 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
6 nearby- Angelique Guest House1.0 km
- Swindon Travelodge0.5 km
- Thistle Express Swindon0.4 km
- Ibis Budget Swindon0.1 km
- Stay Belvedere Hotels Ltd (Trading At Holiday Inn Express)0.0 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- The Midcounties Co-operative0.9 km
- The Midcounties Co-operative1.0 km
- Tesco Stores Ltd0.2 km
- Wilko0.2 km
- Iceland Frozen Foods Plc0.3 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Swindon0.3 km
Bus Stops
- Sheppard Street0.1 km
- Catherine Street0.1 km
- Faringdon Road0.2 km
- Fleming Way0.2 km
- Fleming Way0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SN11BE · Data under Open Government Licence