Postcode Analysis Swindon, South West

CRICKLADE ROAD, SN2 1AQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CRICKLADE ROAD, SN2 1AQ.

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Population

318

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 39,700 /yr

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Employed

53%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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4/10
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7/10
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2/10
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7/10
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8/10
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4/10
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9/10
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7/10
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8/10
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Area Character

SN2 1AQ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 44, 75% 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 up 99.5% year-on-year.

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

SN2 1AQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Cricklade Road, 0.4km from Pinehurst in Swindon (Swindon). Administratively it sits within Gorse Hill and Pinehurst ward and the North Swindon constituency.

For families considering a move, SN2 1AQ represents an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. The 44 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 75% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 37 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £194k, up 99.5% year-on-year. 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 SN2 1AQ are sourced from Output Area E00078414 (shared with 6 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 SN2 1AQ. The average age is 44.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British87.2%
Asian / British Asian5.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed7.5%

Economic Activity

53%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 192,500

14 sales · Mean £ 195,535

Terraced

£ 194,500

6 sales · Mean £ 206,166

Flat

£ 115,000

1 sales · Mean £ 115,000

Detached

£ 235,000

5 sales · Mean £ 237,700

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

SN2 1AQ has low crime rates — 37 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 offences79
Anti-social behaviour28
Public order16
Criminal damage and arson15
Vehicle crime15

school Local Schools

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Crowdys Hill School

Good252 pupils0.2 km
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Gorse Hill Primary School

Good444 pupils0.9 km
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Beechcroft Infant School

Good248 pupils0.9 km
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Swindon Academy

Good1930 pupils1.0 km
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Seven Fields Primary School

Requires Improvement309 pupils1.1 km
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St Luke's Academy

Good68 pupils1.3 km
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Greenmeadow Primary School

Good1.4 km
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St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Swindon

Good230 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

12 nearby
  • AAA Shop Ltd0.4 km
  • Liquor World0.7 km
  • Premier Local0.9 km
  • Y & L Retail Limited0.9 km
  • Hawthorn Pharmacy0.7 km
  • + 7 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Kembrey Park Brewers Fayre0.3 km
  • Stratton St Margaret Royal British Legion Club0.8 km
  • The Moonrakers0.6 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

9 nearby
  • Freedog Swindon Ltd0.9 km
  • Trenchers (Wiltshire)0.9 km
  • Gorse Hill Tea Rooms0.8 km
  • Little Grazey0.9 km
  • Red Sea East African Restaurant0.8 km
  • + 4 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • SW Bed & Breakast0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

14 nearby
  • Bella Napoli Pizzeria0.9 km
  • Bindi's0.9 km
  • Eat Well0.8 km
  • Gorse Hill Chinese Takeaway0.7 km
  • La Bella Pizza0.9 km
  • + 9 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Midcounties Co-operative0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Swindon1.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Wheeler Avenue0.2 km
  • Wheeler Avenue0.2 km
  • Poplar Avenue0.2 km
  • Headlands Grove0.3 km
  • Poplar Avenue0.3 km