Postcode Analysis Swindon, South West

BRIDGE STREET, SN1 1BP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BRIDGE STREET, SN1 1BP.

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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 1BP 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
workEmployment
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

With 40% social renting, SN1 1BP is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. 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 1BP is an up-and-coming urban area on Bridge Street, 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 1BP is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. The daytime character shifts — traditional high streets with some larger stores, mostly employees. An average age of 35 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 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 (278 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: With prices averaging £170k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. 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 1BP 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 1BP. 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.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 170,000

1 sales · Mean £ 170,000

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

Crime rates near SN1 1BP are high at 278 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 offences590
Anti-social behaviour561
Shoplifting271
Public order196
Criminal damage and arson106

school Local Schools

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UTC Swindon

Requires Improvement177 pupils0.6 km
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Holy Rood Catholic Primary School

Good398 pupils0.8 km
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Robert Le Kyng Primary School

Good1.0 km
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Drove Primary School

Outstanding729 pupils1.0 km
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EOTAS Swindon

Good57 pupils1.1 km
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King William Street Church of England Primary School

Good196 pupils1.1 km
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Ferndale Primary School & Nursery

Good490 pupils1.2 km
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Holy Cross Catholic Primary School

Requires Improvement398 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

fastfood

Takeaway Shop

33 nearby
  • KFC0.8 km
  • Best BBQ0.8 km
  • PanPizza0.4 km
  • Papa Johns Pizza1.0 km
  • Pizza Hut Delivery0.6 km
  • + 28 more
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Retailers - Other

88 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
  • + 83 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

20 nearby
  • The Glue Pot0.3 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
  • + 15 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

99 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
  • + 94 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

6 nearby
  • Angelique Guest House0.9 km
  • Swindon Travelodge0.4 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
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • The Midcounties Co-operative0.7 km
  • Tesco Stores Ltd0.1 km
  • Wilko0.1 km
  • Iceland Frozen Foods Plc0.2 km
  • Marks & Spencer Plc/Hot Food On The Move0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Swindon0.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Catherine Street0.1 km
  • Fleming Way0.1 km
  • Fleming Way0.2 km
  • Fleming Way0.2 km
  • Fleming Way0.2 km