SN26 7AL is a safe, established residential area on Holdcroft Close, 0.2km from Broad Blunsdon in Broad Blunsdon. Administratively it sits within Blunsdon and Highworth ward and the North Swindon constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, SN26 7AL is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. The daytime character shifts — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. With an average age of 46, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 39% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 24 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £212k, down 26.8% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for SN26 7AL are sourced from Output Area E00078248 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HOLDCROFT CLOSE, SN26 7AL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HOLDCROFT CLOSE, SN26 7AL.
250
46
£ 60,500 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SN26 7AL 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.
Area Character
SN26 7AL has a significant social housing presence — 39% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal. Property prices are trending down 26.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SN26 7AL. The average age is 45.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 175,000
1 sales · Mean £ 175,000
Terraced
£ 220,000
9 sales · Mean £ 226,833
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SN26 7AL 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 Hotel0.4 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Heart In Hand0.3 km
Retailers - Other
1 nearby- Blunsdon Village Shop0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Swindon5.3 km
- Kemble18.1 km
Bus Stops
- Holdcroft Close0.1 km
- Holdcroft Close0.1 km
- Sams Lane Bottom0.2 km
- Sams Lane Bottom0.2 km
- Heart in Hand0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SN267AL · Data under Open Government Licence