Postcode Analysis Swindon, South West

CROFT ROAD, SN1 4RW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CROFT ROAD, SN1 4RW.

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Population

137

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Avg Age

32

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Avg Income

£ 58,800 /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 4RW is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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6/10
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9/10
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9/10
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5/10
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7/10
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9/10
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4/10
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3/10
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8/10
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Area Character

SN1 4RW is a mixed residential postcode — average age 32, 50% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 22.9% year-on-year.

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

SN1 4RW is a sought-after residential area on Croft Road, 0.2km from Wichelstowe in Swindon (Swindon). Administratively it sits within Old Town ward and the South Swindon constituency.

Day-to-day life in SN1 4RW has the character of a diverse outer suburb with a large South Asian community, settled families. An average age of 32 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 23 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £485k, down 22.9% year-on-year. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for SN1 4RW are sourced from Output Area E00177244 (shared with 4 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 4RW. The average age is 31.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British81.0%
Asian / British Asian13.1%
Black / African / Caribbean0.7%
Other / Mixed5.1%

Economic Activity

61%Active
FT: 39%
Unemployed: 4%
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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

Detached

£ 485,000

3 sales · Mean £ 473,333

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

SN1 4RW has low crime rates — 23 incidents 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 offences19
Anti-social behaviour11
Criminal damage and arson7
Public order7
Burglary7

school Local Schools

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East Wichel Primary School & Nursery

Outstanding412 pupils0.6 km
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The Commonweal School

Good1408 pupils1.0 km
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The Croft Primary School

Outstanding419 pupils1.1 km
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Wroughton Junior School

Good1.1 km
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Lethbridge Primary School

Good480 pupils1.2 km
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The Ridgeway School & Sixth Form College

Good1626 pupils1.3 km
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King William Street Church of England Primary School

Good196 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Jones Country Fayre0.8 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • May And Paul0.8 km
  • Baxter Storey Ltd (c/o Nationwide)0.6 km
  • Copacabana Restaurant0.5 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Wichel Inn (Formerly Known As The Bayberry)0.2 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • The Midcounties Co-operative0.4 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Wichelstowe Fish Bar0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Swindon2.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Collard Close0.2 km
  • Collard Close0.2 km
  • Collard Close0.2 km
  • Wroughton P&R0.2 km
  • Tismeads Crescent South0.4 km