Postcode Analysis Swindon, South West

QUEENS DRIVE, SN3 1AX House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

287

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 38,000 /yr

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Employed

42%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SN3 1AX 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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5/10
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8/10
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1/10
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9/10
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1/10
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7/10
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3/10
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9/10
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Area Character

SN3 1AX has a significant social housing presence — 49% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

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

SN3 1AX is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Queens Drive, 0.4km from Lawn in Swindon (Swindon). Administratively it sits within Liden, Eldene and Park South ward and the South Swindon constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, SN3 1AX is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The 36 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 49% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 31% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Swindon.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 46 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £219k. 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 1AX are sourced from Output Area E00078597 (shared with 8 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 1AX. The average age is 35.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British68.8%
Asian / British Asian24.7%
Black / African / Caribbean3.1%
Other / Mixed3.5%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 6%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 188,500

4 sales · Mean £ 190,750

Terraced

£ 200,000

3 sales · Mean £ 199,500

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

SN3 1AX has low crime rates — 46 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 offences156
Anti-social behaviour49
Criminal damage and arson33
Public order16
Vehicle crime8

school Local Schools

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Lawn Primary and Nursery School

Good489 pupils0.5 km
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OakTree Nursery and Primary School

Good396 pupils0.6 km
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Lawn Manor Academy

Requires Improvement823 pupils0.8 km
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Goddard Park Community Primary School

Good555 pupils1.2 km
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Lainesmead Primary School and Nursery

Good418 pupils1.2 km
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The Croft Primary School

Outstanding419 pupils1.3 km
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Eldene Nursery and Primary School

Good338 pupils1.5 km
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Lethbridge Primary School

Good480 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • Cavendish Grocery Store Ltd0.6 km
  • One Stop Convenience Store0.4 km
  • The Liquor Store0.4 km
  • SKN Private Limited (Shell Garage Service Station)0.7 km
  • Lloyds Pharmacy Ltd0.6 km
  • + 1 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • The Midcounties Co-operative0.6 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • St John's Fish Shop0.6 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Familia Restaurant Ltd0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Swindon2.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Berrington Road0.1 km
  • Berrington Road0.1 km
  • Cambridge Close0.2 km
  • Cambridge Close0.2 km
  • Trentham Close0.2 km