Postcode Analysis Swindon, South West

MALVERN ROAD, SN2 1AU House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

332

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 40,500 /yr

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Employed

54%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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3/10
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4/10
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8/10
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8/10
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10/10
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4/10
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9/10
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6/10
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8/10
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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.

home £276,000 median price shield Safety 3/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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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

White / British61.1%
Asian / British Asian36.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.7%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 40%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences118
Anti-social behaviour54
Public order32
Vehicle crime25
Other theft20

school Local Schools

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Gorse Hill Primary School

Good444 pupils0.4 km
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Ferndale Primary School & Nursery

Good490 pupils0.7 km
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EOTAS Swindon

Good57 pupils0.7 km
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St Mary's Catholic Primary School

Good402 pupils0.9 km
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Swindon Academy

Good1930 pupils1.0 km
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Crowdys Hill School

Good252 pupils1.1 km
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Holy Cross Catholic Primary School

Requires Improvement398 pupils1.5 km
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Drove Primary School

Outstanding729 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

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
fastfood

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
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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
local_bar

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
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • SW Bed & Breakast0.2 km
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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