Postcode Analysis Swindon, South West

SN1 1DX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SN1 1DX.

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Population

326

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Avg Age

32

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Avg Income

£ 42,500 /yr

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Employed

57%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SN1 1DX 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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3/10
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8/10
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6/10
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10/10
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4/10
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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 39% social renting, SN1 1DX 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 1DX is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.5km 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 1DX is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. By day, the area transitions to a science and business parks character: science and business parks with high status workers. With residents averaging 32 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 39% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Swindon.

Safety: Crime rates are high (162 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 1DX are sourced from Output Area E00166482 (shared with 15 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 1DX. The average age is 31.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British27.6%
Asian / British Asian63.2%
Black / African / Caribbean5.2%
Other / Mixed4.0%

Economic Activity

57%Active
FT: 40%
Unemployed: 4%
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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.

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

Crime rates near SN1 1DX are high at 162 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 offences389
Anti-social behaviour382
Shoplifting239
Public order136
Criminal damage and arson80

school Local Schools

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UTC Swindon

Requires Improvement177 pupils0.8 km
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Holy Rood Catholic Primary School

Good398 pupils0.8 km
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EOTAS Swindon

Good57 pupils0.9 km
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Drove Primary School

Outstanding729 pupils0.9 km
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Ferndale Primary School & Nursery

Good490 pupils1.0 km
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Gorse Hill Primary School

Good444 pupils1.1 km
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Holy Cross Catholic Primary School

Requires Improvement398 pupils1.1 km
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King William Street Church of England Primary School

Good196 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

19 nearby
  • The Glue Pot0.6 km
  • Beehive Public House1.0 km
  • Meca0.5 km
  • The Kop0.7 km
  • The Savoy0.5 km
  • + 14 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

91 nearby
  • Giraffe / Gourmet Burger Kitchebn1.0 km
  • Subway0.9 km
  • Swindon Heritage Action Zone - Wed Drop-ins @ Bakers For Rai0.6 km
  • Bebble Tea Ltd0.6 km
  • Big Breakfast Plus0.6 km
  • + 86 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

6 nearby
  • Angelique Guest House0.7 km
  • Swindon Travelodge0.4 km
  • Thistle Express Swindon0.3 km
  • Ibis Budget Swindon0.3 km
  • Stay Belvedere Hotels Ltd (Trading At Holiday Inn Express)0.3 km
  • + 1 more
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Retailers - Other

89 nearby
  • Abbys Food Stores0.3 km
  • Paradise Deli0.8 km
  • Sulaymaniyah Super Market0.5 km
  • Zabka Polski Sklep0.3 km
  • Balkans Finest Ltd0.6 km
  • + 84 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

40 nearby
  • Yo! To Go!0.8 km
  • Best BBQ0.9 km
  • PanPizza0.7 km
  • Pizza Hut Delivery0.8 km
  • Taccs 'n' Dawgs0.6 km
  • + 35 more
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Supermarkets

10 nearby
  • The Midcounties Co-operative0.8 km
  • Tesco Stores Ltd0.4 km
  • Wilko0.3 km
  • B&M Retail Ltd0.8 km
  • Tesco Extra1.0 km
  • + 5 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Swindon0.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Bus Station0.1 km
  • Bus Station0.1 km
  • Bus Station0.1 km
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