SN2 1DD is a safe, established residential area on Ferndale Road, 0.9km from Rodbourne in Swindon (Swindon). Administratively it sits within Rodbourne Cheney ward and the North Swindon constituency.
For families considering a move, SN2 1DD represents a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. The daytime character shifts — large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. The 37 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 55% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 38% 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 £220k.
Census 2021 statistics for SN2 1DD are sourced from Output Area E00166502 (shared with 18 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FERNDALE ROAD, SN2 1DD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FERNDALE ROAD, SN2 1DD.
256
37
£ 48,800 /yr
60%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
SN2 1DD is an established family neighbourhood — 55% owner-occupation and an average age of 37 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SN2 1DD. The average age is 36.5. 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
£ 178,500
11 sales · Mean £ 185,591
Detached
£ 195,000
1 sales · Mean £ 195,000
Semi-Detached
£ 195,000
1 sales · Mean £ 195,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SN2 1DD has low crime rates — 48 incidents 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
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Gorse Hill Primary School
Swindon Academy
UTC Swindon
Crowdys Hill School
Drove Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
38 nearby- Abbys Food Stores0.8 km
- Paradise Deli0.7 km
- Sulaymaniyah Super Market0.9 km
- Zabka Polski Sklep0.8 km
- Madina Halal Groceries0.9 km
- + 33 more
Takeaway Shop
28 nearby- Yo! To Go!1.0 km
- Pizza King Chicken0.8 km
- Super Pizza0.9 km
- Swindon Kebab House0.9 km
- Grill Box Takeaway / Tiffin Express0.9 km
- + 23 more
Restaurant, Cafe
35 nearby- Da Vinci Swindon Ltd1.0 km
- Aramark Ltd (c/o Biotech & Biolog Sciences Research Council)0.5 km
- Costa0.6 km
- Jack Spice1.0 km
- Korky's Takeaway0.9 km
- + 30 more
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- The Great Western Hotel0.6 km
- Cuetopia (Swindon) Ltd1.0 km
- Waiting Room1.0 km
- New Century Club0.7 km
- The Swiss Chalet0.9 km
- + 4 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Wilko1.0 km
- Iceland Foods Ltd0.7 km
- Lidl UK GmbH0.9 km
- B&M Retail Ltd1.0 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- SW Bed & Breakast0.6 km
- Ibis Budget Swindon0.9 km
- Stay Belvedere Hotels Ltd (Trading At Holiday Inn Express)0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Swindon0.6 km
Bus Stops
- Bradleys Corner0.1 km
- Bradleys Corner0.1 km
- North Star Roundabout0.1 km
- North Star Roundabout0.1 km
- Ferndale Primary School0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SN21DD · Data under Open Government Licence