SN1 7BJ is a sought-after residential area on Leaze Street, 0.4km from Wichelstowe in Swindon (Swindon). Administratively it sits within Old Town ward and the South Swindon constituency.
Day-to-day life in SN1 7BJ has the character of a striving suburban area — non-UK born households working to get ahead. An average age of 30 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 28 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £284k, down 12.3% 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 7BJ are sourced from Output Area E00177257 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LEAZE STREET, SN1 7BJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LEAZE STREET, SN1 7BJ.
569
30
£ 58,800 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SN1 7BJ 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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates SN1 7BJ — age 30, 54% ownership, 14% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £284k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 12.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SN1 7BJ. The average age is 29.9. 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
Semi-Detached
£ 267,500
12 sales · Mean £ 272,229
Detached
£ 300,000
3 sales · Mean £ 295,000
Terraced
£ 249,500
4 sales · Mean £ 244,125
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SN1 7BJ has low crime rates — 28 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
Kingfisher CE Academy
The Deanery CE Academy
Wroughton Junior School
The Ridgeway School & Sixth Form College
Lethbridge Primary School
The Croft Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
1 nearby- Okus Convenience Store0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Wichel Inn (Formerly Known As The Bayberry)0.4 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Copacabana Restaurant0.2 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- The Midcounties Co-operative0.2 km
- Waitrose Ltd1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Wichelstowe Fish Bar0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Swindon2.7 km
Bus Stops
- Rylane0.1 km
- Offerton Road0.2 km
- Offerton Road0.2 km
- Rylane0.2 km
- Staldon Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SN17BJ · Data under Open Government Licence