SN26 7AH is a sought-after residential area on Pontings Close, 0.2km from Broad Blunsdon in Broad Blunsdon. Administratively it sits within Blunsdon and Highworth ward and the North Swindon constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in SN26, SN26 7AH offers a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. By day, the area transitions to a accessible countryside character: higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. An average age of 45 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 88% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 24 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £442k, down 21.9% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for SN26 7AH are sourced from Output Area E00078249 (shared with 32 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PONTINGS CLOSE, SN26 7AH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PONTINGS CLOSE, SN26 7AH.
435
45
£ 60,500 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SN26 7AH is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates SN26 7AH — age 45, 88% ownership, 4% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £442k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 21.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SN26 7AH. The average age is 44.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 284,000
2 sales · Mean £ 284,000
Terraced
£ 375,000
3 sales · Mean £ 375,000
Detached
£ 730,000
2 sales · Mean £ 730,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SN26 7AH has low crime rates — 24 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
St Leonard's Church of England Primary Academy
Abbey Farm Educate Together Primary
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Best Western Plus Blunsdon House Hotel0.3 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Robins Farm1.0 km
- The Heart In Hand0.2 km
- Harvester Swindon1.0 km
Retailers - Other
1 nearby- Blunsdon Village Shop0.2 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- David Lloyd Leisure Ltd1.0 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Aldi Stores Ltd1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Swindon5.3 km
- Kemble18.0 km
Bus Stops
- Holdcroft Close0.1 km
- Heart in Hand0.1 km
- Heart in Hand0.1 km
- Holdcroft Close0.1 km
- Sams Lane Bottom0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SN267AH · Data under Open Government Licence