SN2 1AU is a safe, established residential area on Malvern Road, 0.7km from Gorse Hill in Swindon (Swindon). Administratively it sits within Gorse Hill and Pinehurst ward and the North Swindon constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. The 40 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 70% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 39% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Swindon.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 44 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £276k, up 13.5% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for SN2 1AU are sourced from Output Area E00078418 (shared with 3 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MALVERN ROAD, SN2 1AU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MALVERN ROAD, SN2 1AU.
332
40
£ 40,500 /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
Families dominate this postcode. With 70% owner-occupation and average age 40, SN2 1AU has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending up 13.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SN2 1AU. The average age is 40.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 260,000
15 sales · Mean £ 252,666
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SN2 1AU has low crime rates — 44 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
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Swindon Academy
Crowdys Hill School
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School
Drove Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
25 nearby- Shinepinehurst0.9 km
- Gaming International T/a Swindon Stadium1.0 km
- Cocina Del Diablo0.5 km
- Gorse Hill Tea Rooms0.4 km
- It's Platinum Not Grey Ltd0.5 km
- + 20 more
Takeaway Shop
24 nearby- Pinehurst Fisheries1.0 km
- Rice N Spice0.9 km
- Bella Napoli Pizzeria0.4 km
- Bindi's0.3 km
- Diamond Kebab House0.4 km
- + 19 more
Retailers - Other
35 nearby- AAA Shop Ltd0.6 km
- Liquor World0.7 km
- Wingate Stores0.9 km
- Swindon Children's Scrapstore1.0 km
- Mbros Superstore0.4 km
- + 30 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Gas Sports & Social Club1.0 km
- Kembrey Park Brewers Fayre0.9 km
- NALGO Sports & Leisure Ltd1.0 km
- New Century Club0.5 km
- The Swiss Chalet0.6 km
- + 3 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- SW Bed & Breakast0.2 km
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Iceland Foods Ltd0.5 km
- Lidl UK GmbH0.6 km
- B&M Retail Ltd0.8 km
- Tesco Extra1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Swindon0.9 km
Bus Stops
- Norman Road0.2 km
- Norman Road0.2 km
- St Barnabas Church0.3 km
- St Mary's Grove0.3 km
- Bradleys Corner0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SN21AU · Data under Open Government Licence