Is SN26 8AB a safe place to live?

Yes, SN26 8AB is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 35 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

How much do houses cost in SN26 8AB?

The average property price in SN26 8AB is currently around £397k.

What is the population of SN26 8AB?

The population for the SN26 8AB area is approximately 296 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Swindon, South West

MINERVA HEIGHTS, SN26 8AB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MINERVA HEIGHTS, SN26 8AB.

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Population

296

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 60,500 /yr

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Employed

54%

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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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6/10

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9/10

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3/10

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9/10

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4/10

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7/10

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5/10

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5/10

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7/10

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Area Character

SN26 8AB is an established family neighbourhood — 65% owner-occupation and an average age of 36 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. £397k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability. Property prices are trending up 10.0% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SN26 8AB is a safe, established residential area on Minerva Heights, 0.7km from St Andrews Ridge in Broad Blunsdon. Administratively it sits within St Andrews ward and the North Swindon constituency.

For families considering a move, SN26 8AB represents a diverse outer suburb with a large South Asian community, settled families. During the day, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. A balanced community with an average age of 36 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 65% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 35 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £397k, up 10.0% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for SN26 8AB are sourced from Output Area E00177333 (shared with 9 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 8AB. The average age is 36.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British87.6%

Asian / British Asian6.0%

Black / African / Caribbean5.4%

Other / Mixed1.0%

Economic Activity

54%Active

FT: 38%

Unemployed: 1%

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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 380,000

46 sales · Mean £ 398,282

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

SN26 8AB has low crime rates — 35 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 offences49

Anti-social behaviour24

Public order8

Criminal damage and arson7

Other crime5

school Local Schools

Abbey Farm Educate Together Primary

0.6 km

St Leonard's Church of England Primary Academy

Inadequate175 pupils0.8 km

Bridlewood Primary School

Good1.2 km

Abbey Meads Community Primary School

Good507 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby

Best Western Plus Blunsdon House Hotel0.4 km

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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby

Robins Farm1.0 km
The Heart In Hand0.5 km
Harvester Swindon1.0 km
The Jovial Monk0.8 km

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Supermarkets

3 nearby

Co-Op0.7 km
Aldi Stores Ltd1.0 km
Midcounties Co-operative0.5 km

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby

Blunsdon Village Shop0.8 km

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby

David Lloyd Leisure Ltd1.0 km

fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby

Monica's Fish Bar0.7 km
Curry Choice0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Swindon5.1 km
Kemble17.5 km

Bus Stops

Minerva Heights0.1 km
High Street Top0.1 km
Lady Lane0.2 km
Abbey Stadium0.2 km
Abbey Stadium0.2 km