Postcode Analysis Swindon, South West

QUEENS DRIVE, SN3 1AT House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for QUEENS DRIVE, SN3 1AT.

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Population

234

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 35,600 /yr

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Employed

34%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SN3 1AT falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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

Social renting makes up 72% of tenure in SN3 1AT — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 48-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.

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

SN3 1AT is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Queens Drive, 0.3km from Walcot West in Swindon (Swindon). Administratively it sits within Walcot and Park North ward and the South Swindon constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, SN3 1AT is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. During the day, non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 48) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 72% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 34% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Swindon. Full-time employment stands at 22% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 64 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for SN3 1AT are sourced from Output Area E00078760 (shared with 7 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 SN3 1AT. The average age is 47.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British66.2%
Asian / British Asian25.3%
Black / African / Caribbean3.0%
Other / Mixed5.5%

Economic Activity

34%Active
FT: 22%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.

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

Crime around SN3 1AT is moderate at 64 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 offences164
Anti-social behaviour124
Public order30
Shoplifting27
Criminal damage and arson24

school Local Schools

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Lainesmead Primary School and Nursery

Good418 pupils0.3 km
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Lawn Manor Academy

Requires Improvement823 pupils0.5 km
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Mountford Manor Primary School

Good213 pupils0.5 km
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Holy Cross Catholic Primary School

Requires Improvement398 pupils0.6 km
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St Joseph's Catholic College

Good1359 pupils0.6 km
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Drove Primary School

Outstanding729 pupils0.7 km
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Holy Rood Catholic Primary School

Good398 pupils1.0 km
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Goddard Park Community Primary School

Good555 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • Swindon Bowls Club0.8 km
  • Jesters0.9 km
  • Queenstown Social Club0.7 km
  • The Merlin0.7 km
  • County Ground Hotel0.9 km
  • + 1 more
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Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Swindon Town Football Club Kiosk0.8 km
  • Magic Chippy0.6 km
  • County Fayre1.0 km
  • Andy's Kebabs And Fish And Chips0.8 km
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Retailers - Other

5 nearby
  • Macs News1.0 km
  • Queens Drive Service Station0.2 km
  • You Matter0.4 km
  • Morrison's Daily0.8 km
  • G & L0.7 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • OK4U Day Centre0.7 km
  • Miller & Carter Swindon0.9 km
  • Subway0.1 km
  • Familia Restaurant Ltd0.7 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Aldi Stores Ltd0.7 km
  • The Cooperative Foodstore0.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Swindon1.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Sussex Place0.0 km
  • Sussex Place0.1 km
  • Randolph Close0.2 km
  • Randolph Close0.2 km
  • New College0.3 km