Postcode Analysis Swindon, South West

BEATRICE STREET, SN2 1BJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BEATRICE STREET, SN2 1BJ.

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Population

401

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 40,500 /yr

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Employed

55%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: SN2 1BJ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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5/10
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4/10
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7/10
workEmployment
6/10
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10/10
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2/10
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10/10
homeHome Ownership
4/10
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7/10
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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.

home £177,500 median price shield Safety 5/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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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

White / British39.2%
Asian / British Asian45.5%
Black / African / Caribbean5.0%
Other / Mixed10.3%

Economic Activity

55%Active
FT: 40%
Unemployed: 3%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences139
Shoplifting72
Anti-social behaviour71
Public order43
Vehicle crime35

school Local Schools

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Gorse Hill Primary School

Good444 pupils0.4 km
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EOTAS Swindon

Good57 pupils0.9 km
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Ferndale Primary School & Nursery

Good490 pupils0.9 km
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Holy Cross Catholic Primary School

Requires Improvement398 pupils1.1 km
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Drove Primary School

Outstanding729 pupils1.1 km
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St Joseph's Catholic College

Good1359 pupils1.2 km
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St Mary's Catholic Primary School

Good402 pupils1.2 km
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Holy Rood Catholic Primary School

Good398 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
local_bar

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
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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
fastfood

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
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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

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