Postcode Analysis Swindon, South West

MELSTOCK ROAD, SN25 1AB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MELSTOCK ROAD, SN25 1AB.

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Population

280

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Avg Age

28

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Avg Income

£ 52,600 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SN25 1AB represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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8/10
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6/10
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4/10
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7/10
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7/10
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7/10
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5/10
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3/10
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7/10
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Area Character

Average age 28, 45% renting. SN25 1AB has the demographic fingerprint of a student and early-career professional neighbourhood — lively and high-turnover. Unusually low crime for this demographic — a safer student/graduate area than most. Property prices are trending up 4.9% year-on-year.

home £279,700 median price shield Safety 8/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SN25 1AB is a sought-after residential area on Melstock Road, 1.2km from Haydon Wick in Swindon (Swindon). Administratively it sits within Priory Vale ward and the North Swindon constituency.

For renters and young professionals, SN25 1AB offers a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. The predominance of young residents (average age 28) gives the area its energy — expect active social scenes, short tenancies, and regular neighbourhood turnover. 45% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 19 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £279k, up 4.9% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for SN25 1AB are sourced from Output Area E00166543 (shared with 5 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 SN25 1AB. The average age is 27.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British88.3%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean9.6%
Other / Mixed2.1%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: Predominantly a younger renting crowd. The neighborhood has a low average age and high rental density compared to the national baseline.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 285,000

13 sales · Mean £ 282,384

Flat

£ 189,000

2 sales · Mean £ 189,000

Detached

£ 325,000

1 sales · Mean £ 325,000

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

SN25 1AB has low crime rates — 19 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 offences53
Anti-social behaviour7
Public order6
Vehicle crime5
Criminal damage and arson4

school Local Schools

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St Francis CofE Primary School

Outstanding454 pupils0.2 km
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Orchid Vale Primary School

Inadequate422 pupils0.8 km
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Oakhurst Community Primary School

Good475 pupils0.9 km
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Red Oaks Primary School

Good461 pupils1.1 km
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Abbey Park School

Good1125 pupils1.1 km
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Haydonleigh Primary School

Good602 pupils1.2 km
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Uplands School

Outstanding147 pupils1.2 km
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Brimble Hill Special School

Good101 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Juniper Stores0.9 km
  • Taw Hill Pharmacy0.2 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Tawny Owl0.3 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Midcounties Co-operative0.2 km
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Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Domino's Pizza0.2 km
  • Happy Cod0.2 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Jungle Kingdom0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Swindon4.3 km
  • Kemble16.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Friday Street0.3 km
  • Friday Street0.3 km
  • Aiken Road0.3 km
  • Aiken Road0.3 km
  • Friday Street Park0.3 km