FERNDALE ROAD, SN2 1BU House Prices & Local Information

SN2 1BU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Ferndale Road, 0.5km 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. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. The 39 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 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 48 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £253k, up 7.2% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for SN2 1BU are sourced from Output Area E00078419 (shared with 3 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.