Postcode Analysis Swindon, South West

FLORENCE STREET, SN2 1BA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FLORENCE STREET, SN2 1BA.

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Population

363

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 40,500 /yr

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Employed

56%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SN2 1BA falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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4/10
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4/10
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7/10
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9/10
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10/10
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3/10
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9/10
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4/10
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7/10
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Area Character

48% of SN2 1BA's residents are from ethnic minority backgrounds — a richly multicultural postcode with diverse cultural ties and tight-knit community organisations. Low crime and mid-range prices make this an accessible, safe multicultural area. Property prices are trending up 28.1% year-on-year.

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

SN2 1BA is a safe, established residential area on Florence Street, 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 1BA represents a striving suburban area — non-UK born households working to get ahead. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. At 39 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 59% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Swindon.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 53 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £210k, up 28.1% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for SN2 1BA are sourced from Output Area E00078422 (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 1BA. The average age is 38.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British45.3%
Asian / British Asian48.1%
Black / African / Caribbean1.1%
Other / Mixed5.5%

Economic Activity

56%Active
FT: 41%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 185,000

25 sales · Mean £ 187,480

Detached

£ 285,000

1 sales · Mean £ 285,000

Semi-Detached

£ 210,000

2 sales · Mean £ 210,000

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

Crime around SN2 1BA is moderate at 53 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 offences135
Anti-social behaviour66
Public order37
Vehicle crime36
Other theft26

school Local Schools

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Gorse Hill Primary School

Good444 pupils0.4 km
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EOTAS Swindon

Good57 pupils0.8 km
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Ferndale Primary School & Nursery

Good490 pupils0.8 km
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St Mary's Catholic Primary School

Good402 pupils1.1 km
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Holy Cross Catholic Primary School

Requires Improvement398 pupils1.2 km
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Drove Primary School

Outstanding729 pupils1.2 km
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Crowdys Hill School

Good252 pupils1.3 km
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St Joseph's Catholic College

Good1359 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

6 nearby
  • Angelique Guest House0.7 km
  • Swindon Travelodge1.0 km
  • Thistle Express Swindon0.9 km
  • SW Bed & Breakast0.3 km
  • Ibis Budget Swindon1.0 km
  • + 1 more
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Retailers - Other

44 nearby
  • Abbys Food Stores0.6 km
  • Paradise Deli0.3 km
  • Sulaymaniyah Super Market0.6 km
  • Zabka Polski Sklep0.6 km
  • India Bazzar Super Market0.7 km
  • + 39 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

27 nearby
  • Yo! To Go!0.5 km
  • Pizza King Chicken0.6 km
  • Super Pizza0.9 km
  • Swindon Kebab House0.6 km
  • Swindon Town Football Club Kiosk1.0 km
  • + 22 more
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Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • The Great Western Hotel0.5 km
  • New Century Club0.3 km
  • The Swiss Chalet0.5 km
  • County Ground Hotel0.9 km
  • Swindon Cricket Club1.0 km
  • + 2 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

34 nearby
  • Aramark Ltd (c/o Biotech & Biolog Sciences Research Council)0.5 km
  • Costa0.6 km
  • Korky's Takeaway0.9 km
  • Merkur Slots1.0 km
  • Pumpkin0.7 km
  • + 29 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Wilko0.9 km
  • Iceland Foods Ltd0.2 km
  • Lidl UK GmbH0.5 km
  • B&M Retail Ltd0.5 km
  • Tesco Extra0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Swindon0.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Norman Road0.2 km
  • Norman Road0.2 km
  • St Barnabas Church0.2 km
  • St Barnabas Church0.2 km
  • Gorse Hill South0.3 km