Postcode Analysis Swindon, South West

COBDEN ROAD, SN2 1DP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COBDEN ROAD, SN2 1DP.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

275

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 48,800 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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6/10
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8/10
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8/10
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6/10
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6/10
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6/10
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8/10
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8/10
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8/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. SN2 1DP spans multiple life stages — average age 42, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

home £272,000 median price shield Safety 6/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SN2 1DP is a safe, established residential area on Cobden Road, 0.4km from Rodbourne in Swindon (Swindon). Administratively it sits within Rodbourne Cheney ward and the North Swindon constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a terrace-heavy neighbourhood — tight-knit community, affordable housing. A balanced community with an average age of 42 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 86% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £272k.

Census 2021 statistics for SN2 1DP are sourced from Output Area E00078798 (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 1DP. The average age is 41.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.3%
Asian / British Asian1.8%
Black / African / Caribbean1.1%
Other / Mixed1.8%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 272,000

1 sales · Mean £ 272,000

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

SN2 1DP has low crime rates — 26 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 offences51
Anti-social behaviour18
Public order12
Criminal damage and arson8
Vehicle crime8

school Local Schools

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St Mary's Catholic Primary School

Good402 pupils0.3 km
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Ferndale Primary School & Nursery

Good490 pupils0.4 km
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EOTAS Swindon

Good57 pupils0.4 km
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Even Swindon Primary School

Good684 pupils1.0 km
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Nova Hreod Academy

Good898 pupils1.0 km
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Swindon Academy

Good1930 pupils1.1 km
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UTC Swindon

Requires Improvement177 pupils1.2 km
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Moredon Primary School

Good439 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

19 nearby
  • Wingate Stores0.8 km
  • Whittard Of Chelsea Plc0.3 km
  • Baileys Corner0.2 km
  • Campus & Co Swindon0.4 km
  • Cheney Manor Convenience Store (Cost Cutter)0.3 km
  • + 14 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • Gas Sports & Social Club0.8 km
  • NALGO Sports & Leisure Ltd0.8 km
  • The Manor0.4 km
  • The North Swindon Club0.3 km
  • The Dolphin Hotel0.8 km
  • + 1 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

16 nearby
  • Gaming International T/a Swindon Stadium0.8 km
  • The Olive Tree Cafe0.8 km
  • Lalbagh Indian Restaurant0.7 km
  • Cafe Aroma0.4 km
  • Cafe Nexus0.9 km
  • + 11 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

13 nearby
  • Rice N Spice0.8 km
  • Crosskitchenn0.7 km
  • Lucky Fish Bar0.7 km
  • Swindon Fish Bar0.3 km
  • The Lunch Box0.4 km
  • + 8 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Travelodge Swindon West0.7 km
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • The Midcounties Co-operative0.7 km
  • Aldi Stores Ltd0.5 km
  • Home Bargains0.8 km
  • The Food Warehouse0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Swindon1.1 km
  • Kemble19.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Scarborough Road0.2 km
  • Scarborough Road0.2 km
  • The Manor0.3 km
  • Wiltshire Avenue0.3 km
  • Wiltshire Avenue0.3 km