Postcode Analysis Swindon, South West

SAMS LANE, SN26 7AZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SAMS LANE, SN26 7AZ.

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

305

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 60,500 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SN26 7AZ 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.

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10/10
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9/10
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2/10
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6/10
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2/10
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8/10
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1/10
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8/10
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9/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates SN26 7AZ — age 45, 85% ownership, 6% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £372k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

SN26 7AZ is a safe, established residential area on Sams Lane, 0.3km from Broad Blunsdon in Broad Blunsdon. Administratively it sits within Blunsdon and Highworth ward and the North Swindon constituency.

For serious buyers, SN26 7AZ is a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. The daytime character shifts — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. With an average age of 45, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 85% 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 19 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £372k.

Census 2021 statistics for SN26 7AZ are sourced from Output Area E00078244 (shared with 14 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 SN26 7AZ. The average age is 45.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.1%
Asian / British Asian2.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.3%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

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home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 272,000

3 sales · Mean £ 293,333

Detached

£ 410,000

5 sales · Mean £ 407,500

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

SN26 7AZ has low crime rates — 19 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences16
Criminal damage and arson5
Anti-social behaviour4
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1

school Local Schools

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St Leonard's Church of England Primary Academy

Inadequate175 pupils0.2 km
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Abbey Farm Educate Together Primary

1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Best Western Plus Blunsdon House Hotel0.7 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Heart In Hand0.6 km
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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Blunsdon Village Shop0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Swindon5.3 km
  • Kemble18.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Blunt Rise0.1 km
  • Sutton Park0.1 km
  • Blunt Rise0.1 km
  • Sutton Park0.1 km
  • Park View0.2 km