SN26 8BY is a safe, established residential area on Blunsdon Hill, 0.8km from Lower Village in Broad Blunsdon. Administratively it sits within St Andrews ward and the North Swindon constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a accessible countryside zone — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. The 33 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 68% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 15 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £615k.
Census 2021 statistics for SN26 8BY are sourced from Output Area E00177303 (shared with 18 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BLUNSDON HILL, SN26 8BY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BLUNSDON HILL, SN26 8BY.
375
33
£ 60,500 /yr
56%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SN26 8BY 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
SN26 8BY is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £615k, 68% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £615k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SN26 8BY. 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
Economic Activity
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
£ 615,000
1 sales · Mean £ 615,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SN26 8BY has low crime rates — 15 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
Abbey Farm Educate Together Primary
St Leonard's Church of England Primary Academy
Bridlewood Primary School
Great Western Academy
William Morris Primary School
Churchward School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Best Western Plus Blunsdon House Hotel0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Heart In Hand0.8 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Midcounties Co-operative0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Swindon5.5 km
- Kemble17.0 km
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Postcode Profile: SN268BY · Data under Open Government Licence