SN2 1BX is a mixed residential area on Ferndale Road, 0.7km 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 striving suburban area — non-UK born households working to get ahead. 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. 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 62 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £225k.
Census 2021 statistics for SN2 1BX are sourced from Output Area E00078422 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FERNDALE ROAD, SN2 1BX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FERNDALE ROAD, SN2 1BX.
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39
£ 40,500 /yr
56%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SN2 1BX 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
Cultural diversity defines SN2 1BX — 48% of the population identifies from a non-white background, making this a vibrant, multicultural neighbourhood with strong community networks. 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 1BX. 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
£ 180,000
15 sales · Mean £ 189,020
Detached
£ 158,000
1 sales · Mean £ 158,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SN2 1BX is moderate at 62 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
Swindon Academy
Crowdys Hill School
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School
Drove Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
40 nearby- AAA Shop Ltd0.8 km
- Liquor World0.9 km
- Raja Halal Meat And Seafoods0.9 km
- Mbros Superstore0.4 km
- Portugal & Brazil Foods Ltd0.4 km
- + 35 more
Restaurant, Cafe
28 nearby- Cocina Del Diablo0.4 km
- Gorse Hill Tea Rooms0.4 km
- It's Platinum Not Grey Ltd0.4 km
- Little Grazey0.4 km
- Menu Brazil0.4 km
- + 23 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- SW Bed & Breakast0.3 km
- Angelique Guest House0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- New Century Club0.4 km
- The Swiss Chalet0.6 km
- The Queens Tap / Bull & Bird0.7 km
- The Tap And Barrel (Pub - Wet Sales)0.8 km
- The Great Western Hotel0.6 km
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Iceland Foods Ltd0.4 km
- Lidl UK GmbH0.6 km
- B&M Retail Ltd0.7 km
- Tesco Extra0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
24 nearby- Bella Napoli Pizzeria0.4 km
- Bindi's0.4 km
- Diamond Kebab House0.4 km
- Dilkush0.4 km
- Eat Well0.5 km
- + 19 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Swindon0.7 km
Bus Stops
- Norman Road0.0 km
- Norman Road0.1 km
- Bradleys Corner0.2 km
- Bradleys Corner0.2 km
- St Barnabas Church0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SN21BX · Data under Open Government Licence