SN1 1DY 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 1DY is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. During the day, science and business parks with high status workers. The community skews young professional (average age 32) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 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 (164 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 1DY are sourced from Output Area E00166482 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SN1 1DY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SN1 1DY.
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£ 42,500 /yr
57%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SN1 1DY 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 39% of tenure in SN1 1DY — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SN1 1DY. 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
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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near SN1 1DY are high at 164 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.
school Local Schools
Holy Rood Catholic Primary School
UTC Swindon
Drove Primary School
EOTAS Swindon
Ferndale Primary School & Nursery
Gorse Hill Primary School
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School
King William Street Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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, Cafe
88 nearby- Subway1.0 km
- Swindon Heritage Action Zone - Wed Drop-ins @ Bakers For Rai0.7 km
- Bebble Tea Ltd0.6 km
- Big Breakfast Plus0.6 km
- Blues Cafe Bar Ltd0.6 km
- + 83 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
6 nearby- Angelique Guest House0.6 km
- Swindon Travelodge0.4 km
- Thistle Express Swindon0.3 km
- Ibis Budget Swindon0.4 km
- Stay Belvedere Hotels Ltd (Trading At Holiday Inn Express)0.4 km
- + 1 more
Retailers - Other
86 nearby- Abbys Food Stores0.2 km
- Paradise Deli0.7 km
- Sulaymaniyah Super Market0.4 km
- Zabka Polski Sklep0.3 km
- Balkans Finest Ltd0.6 km
- + 81 more
Takeaway Shop
39 nearby- Yo! To Go!0.8 km
- Best BBQ0.9 km
- PanPizza0.7 km
- Pizza Hut Delivery0.7 km
- Taccs 'n' Dawgs0.6 km
- + 34 more
Supermarkets
10 nearby- The Midcounties Co-operative0.8 km
- Tesco Stores Ltd0.4 km
- Wilko0.3 km
- B&M Retail Ltd0.8 km
- Tesco Extra0.9 km
- + 5 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Swindon0.2 km
Bus Stops
- Bus Station0.0 km
- Bus Station0.0 km
- Bus Station0.1 km
- Bus Station0.1 km
- Bus Station0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: SN11DY · Data under Open Government Licence