SN2 1BQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Handel Street, 0.4km 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 1BQ represents 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 54 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £195k, up 9.7% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for SN2 1BQ are sourced from Output Area E00078441 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HANDEL STREET, SN2 1BQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HANDEL STREET, SN2 1BQ.
331
38
£ 40,500 /yr
58%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SN2 1BQ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
SN2 1BQ has a highly multicultural community character — 52% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. Low crime and mid-range prices make this an accessible, safe multicultural area. Property prices are trending up 9.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SN2 1BQ. 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
Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 185,250
4 sales · Mean £ 183,875
Terraced
£ 185,000
5 sales · Mean £ 184,100
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SN2 1BQ is moderate at 54 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
Ferndale Primary School & Nursery
Drove Primary School
St Joseph's Catholic College
Holy Rood Catholic Primary School
Crowdys Hill 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
8 nearby- Swindon Bowls Club0.8 km
- The Great Western Hotel0.6 km
- New Century Club0.2 km
- The Swiss Chalet0.3 km
- County Ground Hotel0.8 km
- + 3 more
Retailers - Other
42 nearby- Abbys Food Stores0.6 km
- Paradise Deli0.1 km
- Sulaymaniyah Super Market0.5 km
- Zabka Polski Sklep0.5 km
- India Bazzar Super Market0.6 km
- + 37 more
Takeaway Shop
25 nearby- Yo! To Go!0.3 km
- Pizza King Chicken0.5 km
- Super Pizza1.0 km
- Swindon Kebab House0.5 km
- Swindon Town Football Club Kiosk0.8 km
- + 20 more
Restaurant, Cafe
27 nearby- Aramark Ltd (c/o Biotech & Biolog Sciences Research Council)0.7 km
- Costa0.7 km
- Pumpkin0.8 km
- The Sandwich People0.9 km
- Costa Ltd1.0 km
- + 22 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Wilko1.0 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 Church0.2 km
- St Barnabas Church0.2 km
- Swiss Chalet0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SN21BQ · Data under Open Government Licence