SN1 1LL is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.6km 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 neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. The daytime character shifts — traditional high streets with some larger stores, mostly employees. An average age of 28 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 92% 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 (52% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are high (261 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 1LL are sourced from Output Area E00177311 (shared with 26 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SN1 1LL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SN1 1LL.
394
28
£ 42,500 /yr
62%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SN1 1LL is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
At 92% private renter occupancy, SN1 1LL is a landlord-friendly investment zone — high demand, strong yields, and frequent turnover. High crime warrants careful street-level review despite the strong rental demand.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SN1 1LL. The average age is 28.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: Predominantly a younger renting crowd. The neighborhood has a low average age and high rental density compared to the national baseline.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near SN1 1LL are high at 261 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
UTC Swindon
Holy Rood Catholic Primary School
Robert Le Kyng Primary School
King William Street Church of England Primary School
Drove Primary School
EOTAS Swindon
Ferndale Primary School & Nursery
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
98 nearby- Da Vinci Swindon Ltd0.1 km
- Aramark Ltd (c/o Biotech & Biolog Sciences Research Council)0.6 km
- Boswells Cafe & Takeaway0.2 km
- Costa0.5 km
- Jack Spice0.1 km
- + 93 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Tesco Stores Ltd0.1 km
- Wilko0.2 km
- The Midcounties Co-operative0.8 km
- Iceland Frozen Foods Plc0.2 km
- Lidl0.9 km
- + 1 more
Retailers - Other
88 nearby- Asafo Market0.1 km
- Claire's0.1 km
- HMV UK Ltd0.2 km
- India Bazzar Super Market0.8 km
- Londis Convenience Store0.1 km
- + 83 more
Pub, NightClub
22 nearby- The Great Western Hotel0.6 km
- The Glue Pot0.3 km
- The Queens Tap / Bull & Bird0.5 km
- Old Town Laundry Bar1.0 km
- Cuetopia (Swindon) Ltd0.1 km
- + 17 more
Takeaway Shop
33 nearby- Pizza King Chicken0.7 km
- Super Pizza0.2 km
- Swindon Kebab House0.9 km
- KFC0.8 km
- Aya Sushi0.8 km
- + 28 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
5 nearby- Stay Belvedere Hotels Ltd (Trading At Holiday Inn Express)0.2 km
- Swindon Travelodge0.5 km
- Thistle Express Swindon0.4 km
- Ibis Budget Swindon0.2 km
- The Lodge0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Swindon0.5 km
Bus Stops
- Faringdon Road0.1 km
- Faringdon Road0.1 km
- Farnsby Street0.1 km
- Farnsby Street0.1 km
- Faringdon Road0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: SN11LL · Data under Open Government Licence