Postcode Analysis Swindon, South West

MALVERN ROAD, SN2 1AR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MALVERN ROAD, SN2 1AR.

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Population

310

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 40,500 /yr

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Employed

52%

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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8/10
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7/10
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7/10
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8/10
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4/10
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8/10
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7/10
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6/10
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Area Character

SN2 1AR is a mixed residential postcode — average age 41, 78% 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.

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

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

For families considering a move, SN2 1AR represents a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. A balanced community with an average age of 41 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 78% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 32% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Swindon.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 50 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £268k. 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 1AR are sourced from Output Area E00078440 (shared with 5 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 1AR. The average age is 40.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British68.3%
Asian / British Asian25.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed5.8%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 3%
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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

£ 253,000

12 sales · Mean £ 257,833

Terraced

£ 250,000

1 sales · Mean £ 250,000

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

Crime around SN2 1AR is moderate at 50 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 offences125
Anti-social behaviour62
Public order31
Vehicle crime25
Criminal damage and arson16

school Local Schools

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Gorse Hill Primary School

Good444 pupils0.2 km
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Crowdys Hill School

Good252 pupils0.9 km
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Ferndale Primary School & Nursery

Good490 pupils1.0 km
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EOTAS Swindon

Good57 pupils1.0 km
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St Mary's Catholic Primary School

Good402 pupils1.1 km
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Swindon Academy

Good1930 pupils1.1 km
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Holy Cross Catholic Primary School

Requires Improvement398 pupils1.3 km
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St Joseph's Catholic College

Good1359 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

24 nearby
  • Shinepinehurst0.9 km
  • Cocina Del Diablo0.3 km
  • Gorse Hill Tea Rooms0.1 km
  • It's Platinum Not Grey Ltd0.3 km
  • Little Grazey0.1 km
  • + 19 more
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Retailers - Other

39 nearby
  • AAA Shop Ltd0.5 km
  • Liquor World0.8 km
  • Raja Halal Meat And Seafoods1.0 km
  • Swindon Children's Scrapstore0.7 km
  • Dojo Coffee House1.0 km
  • + 34 more
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Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Kembrey Park Brewers Fayre0.7 km
  • New Century Club0.3 km
  • The Swiss Chalet0.4 km
  • The Tap And Barrel (Pub - Wet Sales)0.9 km
  • The Great Western Hotel0.9 km
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • SW Bed & Breakast0.0 km
  • Angelique Guest House1.0 km
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Iceland Foods Ltd0.3 km
  • Lidl UK GmbH0.4 km
  • B&M Retail Ltd0.7 km
  • Tesco Extra0.8 km
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Takeaway Shop

22 nearby
  • Bella Napoli Pizzeria0.1 km
  • Bindi's0.1 km
  • Diamond Kebab House0.2 km
  • Dilkush0.2 km
  • Eat Well0.1 km
  • + 17 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Swindon1.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Gorse Hill North0.1 km
  • St Barnabas Church0.1 km
  • St Barnabas Church0.1 km
  • Gorse Hill North0.1 km
  • Argyle Street0.2 km