SN2 1BE is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Beatrice Street, 0.5km 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 1BE represents 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. By day, the area transitions to a metro suburban distribution industries character: ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. An average age of 38 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 66% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 52% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Swindon.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 57 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £270k, up 19.4% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for SN2 1BE are sourced from Output Area E00078441 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BEATRICE STREET, SN2 1BE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BEATRICE STREET, SN2 1BE.
331
38
£ 40,500 /yr
58%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SN2 1BE falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
Cultural diversity defines SN2 1BE — 52% of the population identifies from a non-white background, making this a vibrant, multicultural neighbourhood with strong community networks. Moderate crime is broadly expected in a dense, active multicultural neighbourhood. Property prices are trending up 19.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SN2 1BE. The average age is 38.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 300,000
3 sales · Mean £ 266,666
Terraced
£ 181,000
9 sales · Mean £ 190,944
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SN2 1BE is moderate at 57 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Gorse Hill Primary School
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School
EOTAS Swindon
Drove Primary School
Ferndale Primary School & Nursery
St Joseph's Catholic College
Holy Rood Catholic Primary School
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
6 nearby- Angelique Guest House0.5 km
- Swindon Travelodge0.9 km
- Thistle Express Swindon0.8 km
- SW Bed & Breakast0.4 km
- Ibis Budget Swindon1.0 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
12 nearby- Swindon Bowls Club0.8 km
- The Great Western Hotel0.5 km
- Cuetopia (Swindon) Ltd1.0 km
- Queenstown Social Club1.0 km
- Wyvern Tavern1.0 km
- + 7 more
Retailers - Other
46 nearby- Abbys Food Stores0.5 km
- Paradise Deli0.1 km
- Sulaymaniyah Super Market0.4 km
- Zabka Polski Sklep0.4 km
- India Bazzar Super Market0.6 km
- + 41 more
Takeaway Shop
28 nearby- Yo! To Go!0.3 km
- Pizza King Chicken0.4 km
- Super Pizza0.9 km
- Swindon Kebab House0.4 km
- Swindon Town Football Club Kiosk0.8 km
- + 23 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Tesco Stores Ltd1.0 km
- Wilko0.9 km
- Iceland Foods Ltd0.2 km
- Lidl UK GmbH0.4 km
- B&M Retail Ltd0.3 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
35 nearby- Aramark Ltd (c/o Biotech & Biolog Sciences Research Council)0.6 km
- Costa0.6 km
- Korky's Takeaway0.9 km
- Merkur Slots1.0 km
- Pumpkin0.7 km
- + 30 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Swindon0.7 km
Bus Stops
- Gorse Hill South0.2 km
- Gorse Hill South0.3 km
- St Barnabas Church0.3 km
- St Barnabas Church0.3 km
- Swiss Chalet0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SN21BE · Data under Open Government Licence