Postcode Analysis Swindon, South West

WELLINGTON STREET, SN1 1EB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WELLINGTON STREET, SN1 1EB.

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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 1EB 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
workEmployment
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

SN1 1EB has a significant social housing presence — 39% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant. Property prices are trending down 19.6% year-on-year.

home £89,750 median price shield Safety 1/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SN1 1EB is an up-and-coming urban area on Wellington 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 1EB is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a science and business parks zone — science and business parks with high status workers. The 32 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 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 (200 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: With prices averaging £89k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 19.6% year-on-year. 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 1EB 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 1EB. 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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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 105,000

17 sales · Mean £ 100,323

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

Crime rates near SN1 1EB are high at 200 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 behaviour398
Violence and sexual offences368
Shoplifting234
Public order137
Criminal damage and arson79

school Local Schools

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UTC Swindon

Requires Improvement177 pupils0.7 km
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Holy Rood Catholic Primary School

Good398 pupils0.9 km
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EOTAS Swindon

Good57 pupils0.9 km
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Drove Primary School

Outstanding729 pupils1.0 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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St Mary's Catholic Primary School

Good402 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

fastfood

Takeaway Shop

40 nearby
  • KFC1.0 km
  • Yo! To Go!0.8 km
  • Best BBQ0.9 km
  • PanPizza0.7 km
  • Pizza Hut Delivery0.8 km
  • + 35 more
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Retailers - Other

91 nearby
  • Holland & Barrett1.0 km
  • Abbys Food Stores0.3 km
  • Paradise Deli0.8 km
  • Sulaymaniyah Super Market0.5 km
  • Zabka Polski Sklep0.3 km
  • + 86 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

16 nearby
  • The Glue Pot0.5 km
  • Meca0.5 km
  • The Kop0.8 km
  • The Savoy0.5 km
  • Cuetopia (Swindon) Ltd0.3 km
  • + 11 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

100 nearby
  • Costa Ltd (Kiosk)1.0 km
  • Giraffe / Gourmet Burger Kitchebn0.9 km
  • Krispy Kreme UK Ltd - Swindon Box Store1.0 km
  • Patisserie Valerie1.0 km
  • Subway0.9 km
  • + 95 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

5 nearby
  • Angelique Guest House0.7 km
  • Swindon Travelodge0.5 km
  • Thistle Express Swindon0.3 km
  • Ibis Budget Swindon0.3 km
  • Stay Belvedere Hotels Ltd (Trading At Holiday Inn Express)0.3 km
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Supermarkets

8 nearby
  • The Midcounties Co-operative0.8 km
  • Tesco Stores Ltd0.4 km
  • Wilko0.3 km
  • B&M Retail Ltd0.8 km
  • Aldi Stores Ltd1.0 km
  • + 3 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Swindon0.2 km

Bus Stops

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