Postcode Analysis Swindon, South West

BLUNSDON HILL, SN26 8BZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BLUNSDON HILL, SN26 8BZ.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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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 8BZ 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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1/10
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6/10
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3/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates SN26 8BZ — age 33, 68% ownership, 3% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £450k 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 8BZ 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. The daytime character shifts — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. An average age of 33 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 68% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 5 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £450k.

Census 2021 statistics for SN26 8BZ 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 8BZ. 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.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 450,000

1 sales · Mean £ 450,000

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

SN26 8BZ has low crime rates — 5 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Other theft2

school Local Schools

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Abbey Farm Educate Together Primary

0.9 km
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Great Western Academy

Good709 pupils1.4 km
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William Morris Primary School

207 pupils1.4 km
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Churchward School

Good82 pupils1.4 km
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St Leonard's Church of England Primary Academy

Inadequate175 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Best Western Plus Blunsdon House Hotel1.0 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Midcounties Co-operative0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Swindon5.9 km
  • Kemble16.7 km