SN2 1BN is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Whiteman Street, 0.4km 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 — a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. A balanced community with an average age of 39 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 73% 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 rates are low here at 46 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £200k.
Census 2021 statistics for SN2 1BN are sourced from Output Area E00078419 (shared with 3 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WHITEMAN STREET, SN2 1BN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WHITEMAN STREET, SN2 1BN.
341
39
£ 40,500 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SN2 1BN 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
49% of SN2 1BN's residents are from ethnic minority backgrounds — a richly multicultural postcode with diverse cultural ties and tight-knit community organisations. Low crime and mid-range prices make this an accessible, safe multicultural area.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SN2 1BN. The average age is 39.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 175,000
11 sales · Mean £ 182,636
Flat
£ 90,000
1 sales · Mean £ 90,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SN2 1BN has low crime rates — 46 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. 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
Crowdys Hill School
St Joseph's Catholic College
Drove Primary School
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Angelique Guest House0.7 km
- SW Bed & Breakast0.3 km
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- Swindon Bowls Club0.9 km
- The Great Western Hotel0.7 km
- New Century Club0.1 km
- The Swiss Chalet0.3 km
- County Ground Hotel0.9 km
- + 4 more
Retailers - Other
38 nearby- Abbys Food Stores0.7 km
- Paradise Deli0.2 km
- Sulaymaniyah Super Market0.6 km
- Zabka Polski Sklep0.6 km
- India Bazzar Super Market0.7 km
- + 33 more
Takeaway Shop
23 nearby- Yo! To Go!0.4 km
- Pizza King Chicken0.6 km
- Swindon Kebab House0.6 km
- Swindon Town Football Club Kiosk0.9 km
- Bella Napoli Pizzeria0.2 km
- + 18 more
Restaurant, Cafe
25 nearby- Aramark Ltd (c/o Biotech & Biolog Sciences Research Council)0.7 km
- Costa0.8 km
- Pumpkin0.8 km
- Cocina Del Diablo0.1 km
- Gorse Hill Tea Rooms0.3 km
- + 20 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Iceland Foods Ltd0.1 km
- Lidl UK GmbH0.3 km
- B&M Retail Ltd0.4 km
- Tesco Extra0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Swindon0.8 km
Bus Stops
- Gorse Hill South0.1 km
- St Barnabas Church0.1 km
- St Barnabas Church0.1 km
- Gorse Hill South0.1 km
- Swiss Chalet0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SN21BN · Data under Open Government Licence