Postcode Analysis Swindon, South West

QUEENS DRIVE, SN3 1AY House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

371

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 38,000 /yr

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Employed

43%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SN3 1AY falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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4/10
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4/10
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7/10
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5/10
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8/10
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2/10
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7/10
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4/10
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7/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 38% of tenure in SN3 1AY — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal. Property prices are trending up 40.0% year-on-year.

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

SN3 1AY is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Queens Drive, 0.5km from Park South 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 1AY is a diverse suburb with younger adults and first-time buyers, good starter homes. A balanced community with an average age of 35 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 38% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 47 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £157k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 40.0% year-on-year. 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 1AY are sourced from Output Area E00078573 (shared with 9 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 1AY. The average age is 35.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British76.8%
Asian / British Asian10.8%
Black / African / Caribbean4.6%
Other / Mixed7.8%

Economic Activity

43%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

Terraced

£ 163,750

14 sales · Mean £ 168,928

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

SN3 1AY has low crime rates — 47 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 offences121
Anti-social behaviour33
Criminal damage and arson16
Public order15
Other theft8

school Local Schools

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OakTree Nursery and Primary School

Good396 pupils0.6 km
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Lawn Primary and Nursery School

Good489 pupils0.7 km
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Lawn Manor Academy

Requires Improvement823 pupils1.2 km
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Goddard Park Community Primary School

Good555 pupils1.2 km
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Eldene Nursery and Primary School

Good338 pupils1.4 km
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Liden Academy

Requires Improvement423 pupils1.4 km
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The Chalet School

Requires Improvement73 pupils1.4 km
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The Croft Primary School

Outstanding419 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

7 nearby
  • Cavendish Grocery Store Ltd0.8 km
  • Lloyds Pharmacy Ltd0.6 km
  • Premier0.8 km
  • One Stop Convenience Store0.6 km
  • The Liquor Store0.7 km
  • + 2 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Familia Restaurant Ltd0.9 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • The Midcounties Co-operative0.8 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • St John's Fish Shop0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Swindon3.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Ripon Way0.1 km
  • Ripon Way0.1 km
  • Rushton Road0.2 km
  • Rushton Road0.2 km
  • Trinity Close0.2 km