Postcode Analysis Swindon, South West

REGENT STREET, SN1 1JQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for REGENT STREET, SN1 1JQ.

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Population

266

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Avg Age

32

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Avg Income

£ 50,500 /yr

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Employed

66%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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1/10
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2/10
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9/10
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3/10
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10/10
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7/10
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10/10
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1/10
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2/10
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Area Character

High employment, young population. SN1 1JQ combines 66% economic activity with a 32-year average age — the hallmarks of a graduate-retention neighbourhood. Above-average crime reflects the high footfall and commercial activity in this zone.

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

SN1 1JQ is a lively urban neighbourhood on Regent Street, 0.4km from New Town (Swindon Newtown) in Swindon (Swindon). Administratively it sits within Central ward and the South Swindon constituency.

For renters and young professionals, SN1 1JQ offers a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. Outside of residential hours, major retail centres of national and regional significance. At 32 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 82% 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. Employment levels are high (47% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are high (239 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for SN1 1JQ are sourced from Output Area E00177275 (shared with 77 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 1JQ. The average age is 31.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British40.2%
Asian / British Asian49.4%
Black / African / Caribbean2.7%
Other / Mixed7.7%

Economic Activity

66%Active
FT: 47%
Unemployed: 9%
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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 1JQ are high at 239 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 offences610
Anti-social behaviour576
Shoplifting277
Public order198
Criminal damage and arson112

school Local Schools

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Holy Rood Catholic Primary School

Good398 pupils0.6 km
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UTC Swindon

Requires Improvement177 pupils0.7 km
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Drove Primary School

Outstanding729 pupils0.9 km
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King William Street Church of England Primary School

Good196 pupils0.9 km
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Robert Le Kyng Primary School

Good1.0 km
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Holy Cross Catholic Primary School

Requires Improvement398 pupils1.1 km
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EOTAS Swindon

Good57 pupils1.2 km
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Lainesmead Primary School and Nursery

Good418 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

99 nearby
  • Da Vinci Swindon Ltd0.2 km
  • Aramark Ltd (c/o Biotech & Biolog Sciences Research Council)0.6 km
  • Boswells Cafe & Takeaway0.1 km
  • Costa0.5 km
  • Jack Spice0.2 km
  • + 94 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Tesco Stores Ltd0.1 km
  • Wilko0.1 km
  • The Midcounties Co-operative0.6 km
  • Aldi Stores Ltd0.9 km
  • Iceland Frozen Foods Plc0.1 km
  • + 1 more
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Retailers - Other

86 nearby
  • Asafo Market0.3 km
  • Claire's0.1 km
  • HMV UK Ltd0.0 km
  • India Bazzar Super Market0.6 km
  • Londis Convenience Store0.2 km
  • + 81 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

25 nearby
  • The Great Western Hotel0.5 km
  • The Glue Pot0.5 km
  • Swindon Conservative Club1.0 km
  • The Queens Tap / Bull & Bird0.4 km
  • Old Town Laundry Bar0.9 km
  • + 20 more
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Takeaway Shop

34 nearby
  • Pizza King Chicken0.6 km
  • Super Pizza0.2 km
  • Swindon Kebab House0.7 km
  • KFC1.0 km
  • Aya Sushi1.0 km
  • + 29 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

6 nearby
  • Stay Belvedere Hotels Ltd (Trading At Holiday Inn Express)0.3 km
  • Angelique Guest House0.9 km
  • Swindon Travelodge0.3 km
  • Thistle Express Swindon0.2 km
  • Ibis Budget Swindon0.3 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Swindon0.5 km

Bus Stops

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