Postcode Analysis Swindon, South West

VESTA CLOSE, SN26 8AJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for VESTA CLOSE, SN26 8AJ.

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Population

375

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Avg Age

33

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Avg Income

£ 60,500 /yr

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Employed

56%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SN26 8AJ 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.

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9/10
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10/10
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1/10
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10/10
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4/10
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8/10
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6/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. SN26 8AJ spans multiple life stages — average age 33, moderate ownership and renting. £390k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 14.8% year-on-year.

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

SN26 8AJ is a safe, established residential area on Vesta Close, 0.9km 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 8AJ represents a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. Outside of residential hours, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. At 33 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 68% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 31 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £390k, up 14.8% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for SN26 8AJ are sourced from Output Area E00177303 (shared with 18 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 8AJ. The average age is 33.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British86.2%
Asian / British Asian6.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed7.4%

Economic Activity

56%Active
FT: 42%
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.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 440,000

7 sales · Mean £ 419,285

Terraced

£ 199,950

5 sales · Mean £ 210,570

Semi-Detached

£ 204,950

3 sales · Mean £ 208,300

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

SN26 8AJ has low crime rates — 31 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 offences39
Anti-social behaviour16
Shoplifting15
Public order7
Criminal damage and arson6

school Local Schools

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Abbey Farm Educate Together Primary

0.4 km
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St Leonard's Church of England Primary Academy

Inadequate175 pupils1.1 km
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Bridlewood Primary School

Good1.2 km
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Abbey Meads Community Primary School

Good507 pupils1.5 km
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Great Western Academy

Good709 pupils1.5 km
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William Morris Primary School

207 pupils1.5 km
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Churchward School

Good82 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Best Western Plus Blunsdon House Hotel0.6 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Heart In Hand0.7 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Co-Op0.9 km
  • Midcounties Co-operative0.4 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Monica's Fish Bar0.9 km
  • Curry Choice0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Swindon5.3 km
  • Kemble17.2 km

Bus Stops

  • High Street Top0.4 km
  • Minerva Heights0.4 km