SN2 1BY is a safe, established residential area on Ferndale Road, 0.9km from Gorse Hill in Swindon (Swindon). Administratively it sits within Gorse Hill and Pinehurst ward and the North Swindon constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. The community skews young professional (average age 35) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 46% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 47% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Swindon.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 53 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £198k, down 13.6% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for SN2 1BY are sourced from Output Area E00078444 (shared with 3 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FERNDALE ROAD, SN2 1BY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FERNDALE ROAD, SN2 1BY.
406
35
£ 40,500 /yr
56%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SN2 1BY 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
47% of SN2 1BY'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. Property prices are trending down 13.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SN2 1BY. The average age is 34.7. 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: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 171,500
12 sales · Mean £ 179,250
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SN2 1BY is moderate at 53 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
EOTAS Swindon
Ferndale Primary School & Nursery
Gorse Hill Primary School
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Swindon Academy
UTC Swindon
Crowdys Hill School
Drove Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Angelique Guest House1.0 km
- SW Bed & Breakast0.5 km
- Ibis Budget Swindon0.9 km
- Stay Belvedere Hotels Ltd (Trading At Holiday Inn Express)0.9 km
Retailers - Other
41 nearby- Abbys Food Stores0.8 km
- Paradise Deli0.6 km
- Sulaymaniyah Super Market0.8 km
- Zabka Polski Sklep0.7 km
- India Bazzar Super Market0.9 km
- + 36 more
Takeaway Shop
27 nearby- Yo! To Go!0.8 km
- Pizza King Chicken0.7 km
- Super Pizza0.9 km
- Swindon Kebab House0.8 km
- Grill Box Takeaway / Tiffin Express0.9 km
- + 22 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- The Great Western Hotel0.6 km
- New Century Club0.6 km
- The Swiss Chalet0.8 km
- The Tap And Barrel (Pub - Wet Sales)0.8 km
- The Queens Tap / Bull & Bird0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
30 nearby- Aramark Ltd (c/o Biotech & Biolog Sciences Research Council)0.5 km
- Costa0.6 km
- Korky's Takeaway0.9 km
- Merkur Slots1.0 km
- Pumpkin0.6 km
- + 25 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Wilko1.0 km
- Iceland Foods Ltd0.5 km
- Lidl UK GmbH0.8 km
- B&M Retail Ltd0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Swindon0.6 km
Bus Stops
- Bradleys Corner0.1 km
- Bradleys Corner0.1 km
- Norman Road0.2 km
- Norman Road0.2 km
- North Star Roundabout0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SN21BY · Data under Open Government Licence