Postcode Analysis Swindon, South West

SANFORD STREET, SN1 1HE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SANFORD STREET, SN1 1HE.

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Population

227

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 50,500 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SN1 1HE is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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1/10
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2/10
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9/10
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6/10
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10/10
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9/10
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10/10
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1/10
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4/10
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Area Character

64% of SN1 1HE's residents are from ethnic minority backgrounds — a richly multicultural postcode with diverse cultural ties and tight-knit community organisations. Crime is above average; much reflects high urban footfall rather than community risk. Property prices are trending down 71.7% year-on-year.

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

SN1 1HE is an active urban area on Sanford Street, 0.3km from New Town (Swindon Newtown) in Swindon (Swindon). Administratively it sits within Central ward and the South Swindon constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. During the day, urban high streets with mixed ethnicity and businesses. A balanced community with an average age of 37 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 52% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. 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 (240 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: With prices averaging £128k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 71.7% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for SN1 1HE are sourced from Output Area E00177273 (shared with 34 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 1HE. The average age is 37.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British30.6%
Asian / British Asian63.8%
Black / African / Caribbean2.6%
Other / Mixed3.1%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 137,500

21 sales · Mean £ 156,964

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

Crime rates near SN1 1HE are high at 240 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 offences580
Anti-social behaviour539
Shoplifting277
Public order190
Criminal damage and arson101

school Local Schools

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Holy Rood Catholic Primary School

Good398 pupils0.5 km
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Drove Primary School

Outstanding729 pupils0.8 km
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UTC Swindon

Requires Improvement177 pupils0.8 km
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King William Street Church of England Primary School

Good196 pupils0.9 km
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Holy Cross Catholic Primary School

Requires Improvement398 pupils1.0 km
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Robert Le Kyng Primary School

Good1.1 km
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Lainesmead Primary School and Nursery

Good418 pupils1.2 km
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EOTAS Swindon

Good57 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

91 nearby
  • Da Vinci Swindon Ltd0.3 km
  • Aramark Ltd (c/o Biotech & Biolog Sciences Research Council)0.7 km
  • Boswells Cafe & Takeaway0.1 km
  • Costa0.5 km
  • Jack Spice0.3 km
  • + 86 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Tesco Stores Ltd0.2 km
  • Wilko0.2 km
  • The Midcounties Co-operative0.5 km
  • Aldi Stores Ltd0.8 km
  • Iceland Frozen Foods Plc0.2 km
  • + 1 more
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Retailers - Other

81 nearby
  • Asafo Market0.5 km
  • Claire's0.2 km
  • HMV UK Ltd0.1 km
  • India Bazzar Super Market0.5 km
  • Londis Convenience Store0.3 km
  • + 76 more
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Pub, NightClub

30 nearby
  • The Great Western Hotel0.5 km
  • The Glue Pot0.6 km
  • Swindon Conservative Club1.0 km
  • Timmy's Bar Ltd1.0 km
  • The Queens Tap / Bull & Bird0.4 km
  • + 25 more
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Takeaway Shop

34 nearby
  • Pizza King Chicken0.5 km
  • Super Pizza0.3 km
  • Swindon Kebab House0.6 km
  • Swindon Town Football Club Kiosk1.0 km
  • Chicken Cottage Swindon1.0 km
  • + 29 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

6 nearby
  • Stay Belvedere Hotels Ltd (Trading At Holiday Inn Express)0.4 km
  • Angelique Guest House0.8 km
  • Swindon Travelodge0.2 km
  • Thistle Express Swindon0.1 km
  • Ibis Budget Swindon0.4 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Swindon0.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Fleming Way0.1 km
  • Fleming Way0.1 km
  • Fleming Way0.2 km
  • Fleming Way0.2 km
  • Fleming Way0.2 km