SN1 7AD is a sought-after residential area on East Wichel Way, 0.3km from Wichelstowe in Swindon (Swindon). Administratively it sits within Old Town ward and the South Swindon constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, SN1 7AD is a striving suburban area — non-UK born households working to get ahead. The community skews young professional (average age 30) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 37% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 29 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £303k, up 12.4% 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 7AD are sourced from Output Area E00166485 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
EAST WICHEL WAY, SN1 7AD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EAST WICHEL WAY, SN1 7AD.
469
30
£ 58,800 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
SN1 7AD has a significant social housing presence — 37% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal. Property prices are trending up 12.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SN1 7AD. The average age is 29.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Youthful and transient. Characterized by young adults and early-career individuals predominantly living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 320,000
5 sales · Mean £ 323,800
Semi-Detached
£ 227,750
6 sales · Mean £ 233,916
Terraced
£ 247,500
4 sales · Mean £ 243,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SN1 7AD has low crime rates — 29 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
East Wichel Primary School & Nursery
The Commonweal School
Wroughton Junior School
Lethbridge Primary School
The Deanery CE Academy
Kingfisher CE Academy
The Croft Primary School
The Ridgeway School & Sixth Form College
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
1 nearby- Okus Convenience Store0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- May And Paul0.9 km
- Copacabana Restaurant0.1 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Wichel Inn (Formerly Known As The Bayberry)0.3 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- The Midcounties Co-operative0.1 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Wichelstowe Fish Bar0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Swindon2.7 km
Bus Stops
- Rylane0.0 km
- Rylane0.0 km
- Staldon Road0.1 km
- Offerton Road0.3 km
- Offerton Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SN17AD · Data under Open Government Licence