Postcode Analysis Swindon, South West

NEW BRIDGE SQUARE, SN1 1BY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NEW BRIDGE SQUARE, SN1 1BY.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

109

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Avg Age

34

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Avg Income

£ 48,800 /yr

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Employed

86%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SN1 1BY is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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10/10
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10/10
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9/10
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10/10
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7/10
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1/10
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3/10
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Area Character

High employment, young population. SN1 1BY combines 86% economic activity with a 34-year average age — the hallmarks of a graduate-retention neighbourhood. Above-average crime reflects the high footfall and commercial activity in this zone.

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

SN1 1BY is an active urban area on New Bridge Square, 0.7km from New Town (Swindon Newtown) in Swindon (Swindon). Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Mannington and Western ward and the North Swindon constituency.

The people who live in SN1 1BY are typical of a young professional neighbourhood — career-focused, mobile, mostly renting. Outside of residential hours, business quarters in major regional cities. At 34 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. Employment levels are high (72% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are high (144 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for SN1 1BY are sourced from Output Area E00177254 (shared with 86 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 1BY. The average age is 33.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British83.5%
Asian / British Asian14.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.9%
Other / Mixed0.9%

Economic Activity

86%Active
FT: 72%
Unemployed: 3%
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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.

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

Crime rates near SN1 1BY are high at 144 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 offences256
Anti-social behaviour246
Shoplifting97
Public order89
Criminal damage and arson53

school Local Schools

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UTC Swindon

Requires Improvement177 pupils0.7 km
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EOTAS Swindon

Good57 pupils0.7 km
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Ferndale Primary School & Nursery

Good490 pupils0.8 km
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Holy Rood Catholic Primary School

Good398 pupils1.0 km
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Gorse Hill Primary School

Good444 pupils1.1 km
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Drove Primary School

Outstanding729 pupils1.1 km
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St Mary's Catholic Primary School

Good402 pupils1.1 km
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Holy Cross Catholic Primary School

Requires Improvement398 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

102 nearby
  • Da Vinci Swindon Ltd0.4 km
  • Aramark Ltd (c/o Biotech & Biolog Sciences Research Council)0.1 km
  • Boswells Cafe & Takeaway0.6 km
  • Costa0.1 km
  • Jack Spice0.4 km
  • + 97 more
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Supermarkets

7 nearby
  • Tesco Stores Ltd0.5 km
  • Wilko0.4 km
  • The Midcounties Co-operative1.0 km
  • B&M Retail Ltd0.9 km
  • Iceland Frozen Foods Plc0.6 km
  • + 2 more
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Retailers - Other

92 nearby
  • Asafo Market0.5 km
  • Claire's0.6 km
  • HMV UK Ltd0.5 km
  • India Bazzar Super Market0.6 km
  • Londis Convenience Store0.4 km
  • + 87 more
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Pub, NightClub

16 nearby
  • The Great Western Hotel0.2 km
  • The Glue Pot0.5 km
  • Meca0.7 km
  • The Kop0.9 km
  • The Savoy0.7 km
  • + 11 more
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Takeaway Shop

40 nearby
  • Pizza King Chicken0.4 km
  • Super Pizza0.3 km
  • Swindon Kebab House0.6 km
  • KFC0.9 km
  • PanPizza0.8 km
  • + 35 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

6 nearby
  • Angelique Guest House0.8 km
  • Swindon Travelodge0.6 km
  • Thistle Express Swindon0.5 km
  • Ibis Budget Swindon0.3 km
  • Stay Belvedere Hotels Ltd (Trading At Holiday Inn Express)0.3 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Swindon0.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Swindon Rail Station0.0 km
  • Swindon Rail Station0.1 km
  • Swindon Rail Station0.1 km
  • Rail Station0.1 km
  • Bus Station0.2 km