SN2 1AT is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Malvern Road, 0.6km 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 1AT represents a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. An average age of 41 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 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 rates are low here at 47 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £280k, up 6.1% 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 1AT are sourced from Output Area E00078440 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MALVERN ROAD, SN2 1AT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MALVERN ROAD, SN2 1AT.
310
41
£ 40,500 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates SN2 1AT — age 41, 78% ownership, 12% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 6.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SN2 1AT. 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
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 265,000
10 sales · Mean £ 237,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SN2 1AT has low crime rates — 47 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.
school Local Schools
Gorse Hill Primary School
Ferndale Primary School & Nursery
EOTAS Swindon
Crowdys Hill School
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Swindon Academy
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School
St Joseph's Catholic College
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
23 nearby- Shinepinehurst0.9 km
- Cocina Del Diablo0.4 km
- Gorse Hill Tea Rooms0.3 km
- It's Platinum Not Grey Ltd0.4 km
- Little Grazey0.3 km
- + 18 more
Takeaway Shop
23 nearby- Pinehurst Fisheries1.0 km
- Bella Napoli Pizzeria0.3 km
- Bindi's0.2 km
- Diamond Kebab House0.3 km
- Dilkush0.3 km
- + 18 more
Retailers - Other
35 nearby- AAA Shop Ltd0.5 km
- Liquor World0.7 km
- Swindon Children's Scrapstore0.9 km
- Mbros Superstore0.3 km
- Portugal & Brazil Foods Ltd0.4 km
- + 30 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Kembrey Park Brewers Fayre0.8 km
- New Century Club0.4 km
- The Swiss Chalet0.5 km
- The Queens Tap / Bull & Bird1.0 km
- The Tap And Barrel (Pub - Wet Sales)0.9 km
- + 1 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- SW Bed & Breakast0.1 km
- Angelique Guest House1.0 km
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Iceland Foods Ltd0.4 km
- Lidl UK GmbH0.5 km
- B&M Retail Ltd0.7 km
- Tesco Extra0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Swindon1.0 km
Bus Stops
- Norman Road0.2 km
- St Barnabas Church0.2 km
- Norman Road0.2 km
- St Barnabas Church0.2 km
- Gorse Hill North0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SN21AT · Data under Open Government Licence