SN2 1BD is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood 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.
For renters and young professionals, SN2 1BD offers members of this subgroup have a higher probability than other subgroups of being born in the eu, and of holding degree level qualifications. neighbourhood populations are relatively young, with low proportions above normal retirement age, and have the lowest levels of long-term disability in the group. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. At 36 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 44% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. 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 rates are low here at 41 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £228k, up 20.9% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for SN2 1BD are sourced from Output Area E00078423 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BEATRICE STREET, SN2 1BD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BEATRICE STREET, SN2 1BD.
401
36
£ 40,500 /yr
55%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SN2 1BD falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
46% of SN2 1BD'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 20.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SN2 1BD. The average age is 35.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
£ 216,250
10 sales · Mean £ 218,050
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SN2 1BD has low crime rates — 41 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
- County Ground Hotel0.8 km
- Swindon Cricket Club0.9 km
- The Tap And Barrel (Pub - Wet Sales)0.5 km
- The Great Western Hotel0.4 km
- + 7 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
6 nearby- Angelique Guest House0.7 km
- Ibis Budget Swindon0.8 km
- Swindon Travelodge0.8 km
- Thistle Express Swindon0.8 km
- SW Bed & Breakast0.5 km
- + 1 more
Retailers - Other
56 nearby- Abbys Food Stores0.5 km
- Paradise Deli0.4 km
- Sulaymaniyah Super Market0.5 km
- Zabka Polski Sklep0.4 km
- Raja Halal Meat And Seafoods0.6 km
- + 51 more
Takeaway Shop
32 nearby- Yo! To Go!0.6 km
- Abys Indian Takeaway1.0 km
- The House Of Peri Peri Chicken0.5 km
- Pizza King Chicken0.4 km
- Super Pizza0.7 km
- + 27 more
Restaurant, Cafe
55 nearby- Chaplaincy To Swindon Law Courts0.9 km
- Darkroom Espresso1.0 km
- Hot Box1.0 km
- Stax Swindon1.0 km
- Baxter Storey Ltd (c/o Nationwide Distribution Centre)0.9 km
- + 50 more
Supermarkets
8 nearby- Iceland Frozen Foods Plc1.0 km
- Marks & Spencer Plc/Hot Food On The Move0.9 km
- Tesco Stores Ltd0.9 km
- Wilko0.8 km
- Iceland Foods Ltd0.4 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Swindon0.5 km
Bus Stops
- Beatrice Street0.1 km
- Beatrice Street0.2 km
- Norman Road0.3 km
- Norman Road0.3 km
- Armstrong Street0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SN21BD · Data under Open Government Licence