Postcode Analysis Swindon, South West

FERNDALE ROAD, SN2 1DE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FERNDALE ROAD, SN2 1DE.

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Population

323

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 48,800 /yr

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Employed

55%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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6/10
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3/10
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8/10
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9/10
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8/10
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4/10
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8/10
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6/10
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5/10
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Area Character

SN2 1DE is a mixed residential postcode — average age 38, 75% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 54.5% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SN2 1DE is a safe, established residential area on Ferndale Road, 0.7km from Rodbourne in Swindon (Swindon). Administratively it sits within Rodbourne Cheney ward and the North Swindon constituency.

For families considering a move, SN2 1DE represents a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 38 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 75% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 40 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £205k, up 54.5% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for SN2 1DE are sourced from Output Area E00078802 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SN2 1DE. The average age is 38.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British80.0%
Asian / British Asian13.2%
Black / African / Caribbean3.1%
Other / Mixed3.7%

Economic Activity

55%Active
FT: 42%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 196,000

13 sales · Mean £ 205,269

Semi-Detached

£ 190,000

1 sales · Mean £ 190,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

SN2 1DE has low crime rates — 40 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.

Violence and sexual offences87
Anti-social behaviour35
Public order19
Vehicle crime19
Shoplifting14

school Local Schools

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EOTAS Swindon

Good57 pupils0.1 km
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Ferndale Primary School & Nursery

Good490 pupils0.2 km
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St Mary's Catholic Primary School

Good402 pupils0.5 km
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Swindon Academy

Good1930 pupils1.0 km
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Gorse Hill Primary School

Good444 pupils1.0 km
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UTC Swindon

Requires Improvement177 pupils1.1 km
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Even Swindon Primary School

Good684 pupils1.4 km
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Nova Hreod Academy

Good898 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

10 nearby
  • The Glue Pot1.0 km
  • The Great Western Hotel0.8 km
  • Waiting Room1.0 km
  • New Century Club1.0 km
  • The Dolphin Hotel1.0 km
  • + 5 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

33 nearby
  • Subway1.0 km
  • Lalbagh Indian Restaurant0.9 km
  • Da Vinci Swindon Ltd1.0 km
  • Aramark Ltd (c/o Biotech & Biolog Sciences Research Council)0.5 km
  • Costa0.7 km
  • + 28 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Aldi Stores Ltd0.9 km
  • Iceland Foods Ltd0.9 km
  • The Midcounties Co-operative0.9 km
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Takeaway Shop

32 nearby
  • Asmin Pizza & Kebab0.9 km
  • Sinbads Tandoori0.9 km
  • Crosskitchenn0.9 km
  • Lucky Fish Bar0.9 km
  • Pizza King Chicken1.0 km
  • + 27 more
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Retailers - Other

36 nearby
  • Abbys Food Stores1.0 km
  • Paradise Deli1.0 km
  • Zabka Polski Sklep1.0 km
  • W H Smith Swindon Rail0.7 km
  • Mbros Superstore0.9 km
  • + 31 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • SW Bed & Breakast0.9 km
  • Ibis Budget Swindon0.9 km
  • Stay Belvedere Hotels Ltd (Trading At Holiday Inn Express)0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Swindon0.7 km
  • Kemble19.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Ferndale Primary School0.0 km
  • Ferndale Primary School0.0 km
  • North Star Roundabout0.1 km
  • North Star Roundabout0.2 km
  • Wiltshire Avenue0.2 km