SN2 1BG 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.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — 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. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. The 38 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 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 60 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £174k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 48.5% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for SN2 1BG are sourced from Output Area E00078441 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BEATRICE STREET, SN2 1BG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BEATRICE STREET, SN2 1BG.
331
38
£ 40,500 /yr
58%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SN2 1BG falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
Cultural diversity defines SN2 1BG — 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 48.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SN2 1BG. 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
Terraced
£ 179,000
8 sales · Mean £ 185,812
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SN2 1BG is moderate at 60 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
4 nearby- Angelique Guest House0.6 km
- Swindon Travelodge0.9 km
- Thistle Express Swindon0.9 km
- SW Bed & Breakast0.4 km
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- Swindon Bowls Club0.8 km
- The Great Western Hotel0.6 km
- Queenstown Social Club1.0 km
- New Century Club0.2 km
- The Swiss Chalet0.4 km
- + 4 more
Retailers - Other
45 nearby- Abbys Food Stores0.5 km
- Paradise Deli0.1 km
- Sulaymaniyah Super Market0.4 km
- Zabka Polski Sklep0.5 km
- India Bazzar Super Market0.6 km
- + 40 more
Takeaway Shop
27 nearby- Yo! To Go!0.3 km
- Pizza King Chicken0.5 km
- Super Pizza0.9 km
- Swindon Kebab House0.4 km
- Swindon Town Football Club Kiosk0.8 km
- + 22 more
Restaurant, Cafe
33 nearby- Aramark Ltd (c/o Biotech & Biolog Sciences Research Council)0.6 km
- Costa0.7 km
- Korky's Takeaway1.0 km
- Pumpkin0.7 km
- The Sandwich People0.9 km
- + 28 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Wilko0.9 km
- Iceland Foods Ltd0.1 km
- Lidl UK GmbH0.3 km
- B&M Retail Ltd0.3 km
- Tesco Extra0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Swindon0.8 km
Bus Stops
- Gorse Hill South0.1 km
- Gorse Hill South0.2 km
- St Barnabas Church0.3 km
- St Barnabas Church0.3 km
- Swiss Chalet0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SN21BG · Data under Open Government Licence