SN2 1BJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Beatrice Street, 0.6km 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 1BJ 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. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. The 36 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 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 is moderate at 55 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £177k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 8.1% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for SN2 1BJ are sourced from Output Area E00078423 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BEATRICE STREET, SN2 1BJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BEATRICE STREET, SN2 1BJ.
401
36
£ 40,500 /yr
55%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SN2 1BJ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
SN2 1BJ has a highly multicultural community character — 46% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. Average age 36 adds energy — an active, young multicultural community. Property prices are trending down 8.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SN2 1BJ. 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
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
£ 185,000
4 sales · Mean £ 182,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SN2 1BJ is moderate at 55 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
EOTAS Swindon
Ferndale Primary School & Nursery
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School
Drove Primary School
St Joseph's Catholic College
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Holy Rood Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
6 nearby- Angelique Guest House0.6 km
- Swindon Travelodge0.9 km
- Thistle Express Swindon0.9 km
- SW Bed & Breakast0.4 km
- Ibis Budget Swindon0.9 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- Swindon Bowls Club0.9 km
- The Great Western Hotel0.5 km
- Cuetopia (Swindon) Ltd1.0 km
- Wyvern Tavern1.0 km
- New Century Club0.3 km
- + 5 more
Retailers - Other
45 nearby- Abbys Food Stores0.5 km
- Paradise Deli0.2 km
- Sulaymaniyah Super Market0.4 km
- Zabka Polski Sklep0.5 km
- India Bazzar Super Market0.6 km
- + 40 more
Takeaway Shop
28 nearby- Yo! To Go!0.4 km
- Pizza King Chicken0.5 km
- Super Pizza0.8 km
- Swindon Kebab House0.4 km
- Swindon Town Football Club Kiosk0.9 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 Ltd0.4 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
35 nearby- Aramark Ltd (c/o Biotech & Biolog Sciences Research Council)0.5 km
- Costa0.6 km
- Korky's Takeaway0.9 km
- Merkur Slots0.9 km
- Pumpkin0.6 km
- + 30 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Swindon0.7 km
Bus Stops
- Gorse Hill South0.2 km
- Gorse Hill South0.3 km
- Norman Road0.3 km
- St Barnabas Church0.3 km
- St Barnabas Church0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SN21BJ · Data under Open Government Licence