SN2 1BW is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Whiteman Street, 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. 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 is moderate at 55 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £220k.
Census 2021 statistics for SN2 1BW are sourced from Output Area E00078419 (shared with 3 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WHITEMAN STREET, SN2 1BW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WHITEMAN STREET, SN2 1BW.
341
39
£ 40,500 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SN2 1BW 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 1BW'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 1BW. 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
Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 185,000
34 sales · Mean £ 186,455
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SN2 1BW is moderate at 55 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
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Crowdys Hill School
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School
Drove Primary School
St Joseph's Catholic College
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Angelique Guest House0.8 km
- SW Bed & Breakast0.2 km
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- Swindon Bowls Club1.0 km
- The Great Western Hotel0.6 km
- New Century Club0.2 km
- The Swiss Chalet0.4 km
- County Ground Hotel0.9 km
- + 4 more
Retailers - Other
39 nearby- Abbys Food Stores0.7 km
- Paradise Deli0.2 km
- Sulaymaniyah Super Market0.6 km
- Zabka Polski Sklep0.6 km
- India Bazzar Super Market0.8 km
- + 34 more
Takeaway Shop
23 nearby- Yo! To Go!0.5 km
- Pizza King Chicken0.6 km
- Swindon Kebab House0.6 km
- Swindon Town Football Club Kiosk1.0 km
- Bella Napoli Pizzeria0.3 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 Diablo0.2 km
- Gorse Hill Tea Rooms0.3 km
- + 20 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Iceland Foods Ltd0.2 km
- Lidl UK GmbH0.4 km
- B&M Retail Ltd0.5 km
- Tesco Extra0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Swindon0.8 km
Bus Stops
- St Barnabas Church0.1 km
- St Barnabas Church0.1 km
- Gorse Hill South0.2 km
- Norman Road0.2 km
- Norman Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SN21BW · Data under Open Government Licence