Postcode Analysis Swindon, South West

SN3 1BB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SN3 1BB.

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Population

364

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 48,700 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: 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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3/10
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10/10
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8/10
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8/10
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7/10
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6/10
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8/10
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9/10
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5/10
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Area Character

SN3 1BB is a mixed residential postcode — average age 41, 92% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Young average age (41) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.

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

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

For families considering a move, SN3 1BB represents a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The 41 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 92% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 67 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 1BB are sourced from Output Area E00078758 (shared with 6 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 1BB. The average age is 41.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British71.7%
Asian / British Asian24.7%
Black / African / Caribbean1.4%
Other / Mixed2.2%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

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

Crime around SN3 1BB is moderate at 67 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 offences144
Anti-social behaviour112
Shoplifting59
Public order37
Criminal damage and arson27

school Local Schools

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Drove Primary School

Outstanding729 pupils0.2 km
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Lainesmead Primary School and Nursery

Good418 pupils0.3 km
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Holy Cross Catholic Primary School

Requires Improvement398 pupils0.3 km
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Holy Rood Catholic Primary School

Good398 pupils0.5 km
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St Joseph's Catholic College

Good1359 pupils0.6 km
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Lawn Manor Academy

Requires Improvement823 pupils0.7 km
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Mountford Manor Primary School

Good213 pupils0.8 km
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King William Street Church of England Primary School

Good196 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

37 nearby
  • India Bazzar Super Market0.7 km
  • Madina Halal Groceries0.8 km
  • VK Food & Wine0.7 km
  • Shahjalal Grocery Ltd0.7 km
  • Magnum Wine Shop1.0 km
  • + 32 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

51 nearby
  • Swindon No 1 Street Cafe1.0 km
  • The Sandwich People0.8 km
  • Arabian Nights0.9 km
  • Baguette Bar0.9 km
  • Food Magpie1.0 km
  • + 46 more
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Takeaway Shop

22 nearby
  • Pizza King Chicken1.0 km
  • Swindon Kebab House0.9 km
  • Swindon Town Football Club Kiosk0.5 km
  • Magic Chippy0.2 km
  • Mr Cod0.8 km
  • + 17 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • B&M Retail Ltd1.0 km
  • Tesco Extra0.9 km
  • The Midcounties Co-operative Foodstore1.0 km
  • Aldi Stores Ltd0.2 km
  • The Cooperative Foodstore0.4 km
  • + 1 more
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Pub, NightClub

22 nearby
  • Old Town Laundry Bar0.8 km
  • The Roaring Donkey Ltd0.9 km
  • The Vault1.0 km
  • Queenstown Social Club0.2 km
  • The Merlin0.3 km
  • + 17 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

6 nearby
  • Swindon Travelodge0.8 km
  • Thistle Express Swindon0.9 km
  • Angelique Guest House0.7 km
  • Goddard Arms1.0 km
  • The Kings Arms1.0 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Swindon1.3 km

Bus Stops

  • The Merlin0.2 km
  • The Merlin0.2 km
  • Ambulance Station0.3 km
  • Russell Walk0.3 km
  • Russell Walk0.3 km