Postcode Analysis Swindon, South West

SN1 1EL House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

375

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 42,500 /yr

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Employed

61%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SN1 1EL 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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1/10
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8/10
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4/10
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10/10
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6/10
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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 1EL has a significant social housing presence — 40% 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 1EL is an up-and-coming urban area located 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 Central ward and the South Swindon constituency.

This is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. During the day, business quarters in major regional cities. The community skews young professional (average age 35) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. The area has a notably diverse population — 46% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Swindon.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 121 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. 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 1EL are sourced from Output Area E00166492 (shared with 112 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 1EL. The average age is 34.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British53.7%
Asian / British Asian34.1%
Black / African / Caribbean3.8%
Other / Mixed8.4%

Economic Activity

61%Active
FT: 44%
Unemployed: 6%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

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

Crime around SN1 1EL is above average at 121 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 behaviour265
Violence and sexual offences260
Shoplifting110
Public order93
Criminal damage and arson57

school Local Schools

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UTC Swindon

Requires Improvement177 pupils0.8 km
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EOTAS Swindon

Good57 pupils0.8 km
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Ferndale Primary School & Nursery

Good490 pupils0.9 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 pupils1.2 km
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Holy Cross Catholic Primary School

Requires Improvement398 pupils1.2 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)0.2 km
  • Boswells Cafe & Takeaway0.5 km
  • Costa0.0 km
  • Jack Spice0.4 km
  • + 97 more
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Supermarkets

8 nearby
  • Tesco Stores Ltd0.4 km
  • Wilko0.3 km
  • The Midcounties Co-operative0.9 km
  • B&M Retail Ltd0.9 km
  • Iceland Frozen Foods Plc0.6 km
  • + 3 more
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Retailers - Other

90 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
  • + 85 more
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Pub, NightClub

16 nearby
  • The Great Western Hotel0.2 km
  • The Glue Pot0.5 km
  • Meca0.6 km
  • The Kop0.9 km
  • The Savoy0.6 km
  • + 11 more
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Takeaway Shop

39 nearby
  • Pizza King Chicken0.4 km
  • Super Pizza0.3 km
  • Swindon Kebab House0.5 km
  • KFC0.9 km
  • PanPizza0.8 km
  • + 34 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

6 nearby
  • Angelique Guest House0.8 km
  • Swindon Travelodge0.5 km
  • Thistle Express Swindon0.4 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

  • Swindon0.1 km

Bus Stops

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