SN2 1BL is a mixed residential area on Suffolk 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 1BL represents a striving suburban area — non-UK born households working to get ahead. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. At 39 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 59% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. 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 56 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £230k.
Census 2021 statistics for SN2 1BL are sourced from Output Area E00078422 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SUFFOLK STREET, SN2 1BL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SUFFOLK STREET, SN2 1BL.
363
39
£ 40,500 /yr
56%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SN2 1BL falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
48% of SN2 1BL's residents are from ethnic minority backgrounds — a richly multicultural postcode with diverse cultural ties and tight-knit community organisations. Moderate crime is broadly expected in a dense, active multicultural neighbourhood.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SN2 1BL. The average age is 38.6. 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
£ 153,000
3 sales · Mean £ 172,333
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SN2 1BL is moderate at 56 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 Mary's Catholic Primary School
St Joseph's Catholic College
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 Swindon1.0 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Swindon Bowls Club0.9 km
- The Great Western Hotel0.5 km
- New Century Club0.3 km
- The Swiss Chalet0.4 km
- County Ground Hotel0.8 km
- + 3 more
Retailers - Other
44 nearby- Abbys Food Stores0.5 km
- Paradise Deli0.2 km
- Sulaymaniyah Super Market0.5 km
- Zabka Polski Sklep0.5 km
- India Bazzar Super Market0.6 km
- + 39 more
Takeaway Shop
28 nearby- Yo! To Go!0.4 km
- Pizza King Chicken0.5 km
- Super Pizza0.9 km
- Swindon Kebab House0.5 km
- Swindon Town Football Club Kiosk0.9 km
- + 23 more
Restaurant, Cafe
34 nearby- Aramark Ltd (c/o Biotech & Biolog Sciences Research Council)0.6 km
- Costa0.7 km
- Korky's Takeaway0.9 km
- Merkur Slots1.0 km
- Pumpkin0.7 km
- + 29 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Wilko0.9 km
- Iceland Foods Ltd0.2 km
- Lidl UK GmbH0.4 km
- B&M Retail Ltd0.4 km
- Tesco Extra0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Swindon0.7 km
Bus Stops
- Gorse Hill South0.2 km
- Gorse Hill South0.2 km
- St Barnabas Church0.2 km
- St Barnabas Church0.2 km
- Norman Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SN21BL · Data under Open Government Licence