SN2 1BB is a safe, established residential area on Beatrice Street, 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 well-established rental postcode — a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a self-employed tradespeople in multicultural metro suburbs zone — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. The 35 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 46% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 47% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Swindon.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 38 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £243k, up 6.2% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for SN2 1BB are sourced from Output Area E00078444 (shared with 3 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BEATRICE STREET, SN2 1BB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BEATRICE STREET, SN2 1BB.
406
35
£ 40,500 /yr
56%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SN2 1BB 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.
Area Character
SN2 1BB has a highly multicultural community character — 47% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. Low crime and mid-range prices make this an accessible, safe multicultural area. Property prices are trending up 6.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SN2 1BB. The average age is 34.7. 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: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 212,500
14 sales · Mean £ 220,142
Detached
£ 182,000
1 sales · Mean £ 182,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SN2 1BB has low crime rates — 38 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
EOTAS Swindon
Ferndale Primary School & Nursery
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Drove Primary School
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School
UTC Swindon
Holy Rood Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
12 nearby- The Glue Pot1.0 km
- The Great Western Hotel0.4 km
- Cuetopia (Swindon) Ltd0.8 km
- Waiting Room0.9 km
- Wyvern Tavern0.9 km
- + 7 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
6 nearby- Angelique Guest House0.7 km
- Swindon Travelodge0.8 km
- Thistle Express Swindon0.8 km
- SW Bed & Breakast0.5 km
- Ibis Budget Swindon0.8 km
- + 1 more
Retailers - Other
51 nearby- Abbys Food Stores0.5 km
- Paradise Deli0.4 km
- Sulaymaniyah Super Market0.5 km
- Zabka Polski Sklep0.4 km
- HMV UK Ltd0.9 km
- + 46 more
Takeaway Shop
31 nearby- Yo! To Go!0.6 km
- Pizza King Chicken0.4 km
- Super Pizza0.7 km
- Swindon Kebab House0.5 km
- Swindon Town Football Club Kiosk1.0 km
- + 26 more
Restaurant, Cafe
52 nearby- Da Vinci Swindon Ltd0.9 km
- Aramark Ltd (c/o Biotech & Biolog Sciences Research Council)0.4 km
- Boswells Cafe & Takeaway0.9 km
- Costa0.5 km
- Jack Spice0.9 km
- + 47 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Tesco Stores Ltd0.9 km
- Wilko0.8 km
- Marks & Spencer Plc/Hot Food On The Move0.9 km
- Iceland Foods Ltd0.4 km
- Lidl UK GmbH0.6 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Swindon0.5 km
Bus Stops
- Beatrice Street0.1 km
- Beatrice Street0.1 km
- Norman Road0.3 km
- Norman Road0.3 km
- Armstrong Street0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: SN21BB · Data under Open Government Licence