Postcode Analysis Swindon, South West

BRIDGE STREET, SN1 1BT House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

407

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Avg Age

34

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Avg Income

£ 42,500 /yr

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Employed

54%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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1/10
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1/10
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8/10
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3/10
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10/10
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5/10
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10/10
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1/10
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2/10
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Area Character

SN1 1BT has a significant social housing presence — 46% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. 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 1BT is an up-and-coming urban area on Bridge Street, 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 1BT is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. An average age of 34 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 46% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 42% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Swindon.

Safety: Crime rates are high (263 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: With prices averaging £123k, 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 1BT are sourced from Output Area E00078276 (shared with 13 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 1BT. The average age is 34.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British57.9%
Asian / British Asian29.1%
Black / African / Caribbean5.2%
Other / Mixed7.9%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 6%
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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

£ 103,668

6 sales · Mean £ 114,752

Terraced

£ 240,000

1 sales · Mean £ 240,000

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

Crime rates near SN1 1BT are high at 263 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.

Anti-social behaviour413
Violence and sexual offences404
Shoplifting259
Public order152
Criminal damage and arson85

school Local Schools

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UTC Swindon

Requires Improvement177 pupils0.5 km
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EOTAS Swindon

Good57 pupils0.9 km
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Holy Rood Catholic Primary School

Good398 pupils0.9 km
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Robert Le Kyng Primary School

Good1.0 km
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Ferndale Primary School & Nursery

Good490 pupils1.0 km
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Drove Primary School

Outstanding729 pupils1.1 km
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King William Street Church of England Primary School

Good196 pupils1.2 km
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St Mary's Catholic Primary School

Good402 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

fastfood

Takeaway Shop

38 nearby
  • KFC0.7 km
  • Asmin Pizza & Kebab0.9 km
  • Sinbads Tandoori0.9 km
  • Crosskitchenn0.9 km
  • Lucky Fish Bar0.9 km
  • + 33 more
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Retailers - Other

92 nearby
  • Brisara Food And Wine0.8 km
  • Holland & Barrett0.7 km
  • Abbys Food Stores0.6 km
  • Sulaymaniyah Super Market0.8 km
  • Zabka Polski Sklep0.6 km
  • + 87 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

20 nearby
  • The Glue Pot0.2 km
  • Ashford Road Working Mens Club0.9 km
  • Beehive Public House1.0 km
  • Clifton Hotel1.0 km
  • Meca0.6 km
  • + 15 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

98 nearby
  • Costa Ltd (Kiosk)0.7 km
  • Giraffe / Gourmet Burger Kitchebn0.7 km
  • Krispy Kreme UK Ltd - Swindon Box Store0.7 km
  • Made In Bahia0.8 km
  • Patisserie Valerie0.7 km
  • + 93 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

5 nearby
  • Angelique Guest House1.0 km
  • Swindon Travelodge0.6 km
  • Thistle Express Swindon0.4 km
  • Ibis Budget Swindon0.0 km
  • Stay Belvedere Hotels Ltd (Trading At Holiday Inn Express)0.0 km
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Supermarkets

7 nearby
  • The Midcounties Co-operative0.9 km
  • The Midcounties Co-operative0.9 km
  • Tesco Stores Ltd0.3 km
  • Wilko0.2 km
  • Iceland Frozen Foods Plc0.4 km
  • + 2 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Swindon0.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Sheppard Street0.0 km
  • Catherine Street0.1 km
  • Faringdon Road0.2 km
  • Faringdon Road0.2 km
  • Fleming Way0.2 km