Postcode Analysis Swindon, South West

SN1 1LL House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

394

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Avg Age

28

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Avg Income

£ 42,500 /yr

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Employed

62%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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1/10
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8/10
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9/10
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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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2/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British27.7%
Asian / British Asian59.9%
Black / African / Caribbean6.9%
Other / Mixed5.6%

Economic Activity

62%Active
FT: 52%
Unemployed: 5%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences556
Anti-social behaviour511
Shoplifting265
Public order187
Criminal damage and arson107

school Local Schools

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UTC Swindon

Requires Improvement177 pupils0.5 km
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Holy Rood Catholic Primary School

Good398 pupils0.8 km
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Robert Le Kyng Primary School

Good0.9 km
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King William Street Church of England Primary School

Good196 pupils1.0 km
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Drove Primary School

Outstanding729 pupils1.1 km
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EOTAS Swindon

Good57 pupils1.2 km
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Ferndale Primary School & Nursery

Good490 pupils1.3 km
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Holy Cross Catholic Primary School

Requires Improvement398 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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