Postcode Analysis Swindon, South West

MUNRO CLOSE, SN3 1BF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MUNRO CLOSE, SN3 1BF.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

309

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Avg Age

36

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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: SN3 1BF represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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2/10
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6/10
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9/10
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5/10
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7/10
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4/10
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8/10
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3/10
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7/10
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Area Character

With 50% social renting, SN3 1BF is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 36-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 1BF is a mixed residential area on Munro Close, 0.4km 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 1BF is a striving suburban area — non-UK born households working to get ahead. The daytime character shifts — large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. The 36 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 50% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 75 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £185k.

Census 2021 statistics for SN3 1BF are sourced from Output Area E00078756 (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 1BF. The average age is 36.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British77.9%
Asian / British Asian19.2%
Black / African / Caribbean1.3%
Other / Mixed1.6%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 3%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 185,500

1 sales · Mean £ 185,500

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

Crime around SN3 1BF is moderate at 75 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 offences160
Anti-social behaviour121
Public order36
Shoplifting29
Criminal damage and arson22

school Local Schools

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Holy Cross Catholic Primary School

Requires Improvement398 pupils0.1 km
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Drove Primary School

Outstanding729 pupils0.3 km
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St Joseph's Catholic College

Good1359 pupils0.4 km
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Lainesmead Primary School and Nursery

Good418 pupils0.4 km
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Mountford Manor Primary School

Good213 pupils0.7 km
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Holy Rood Catholic Primary School

Good398 pupils0.7 km
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Lawn Manor Academy

Requires Improvement823 pupils0.8 km
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King William Street Church of England Primary School

Good196 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

25 nearby
  • India Bazzar Super Market0.7 km
  • Madina Halal Groceries0.8 km
  • VK Food & Wine0.6 km
  • Macs News0.8 km
  • Queens Drive Service Station0.3 km
  • + 20 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

24 nearby
  • The Sandwich People0.9 km
  • Chennai Dosa0.9 km
  • Fratello's0.9 km
  • Gurkha Swindon1.0 km
  • HQ Hospitality Ltd (c/o Wyvern Theatre)1.0 km
  • + 19 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

17 nearby
  • Pizza King Chicken0.9 km
  • Swindon Kebab House0.8 km
  • Swindon Town Football Club Kiosk0.4 km
  • Best BBQ0.9 km
  • Pizza Hut Delivery0.9 km
  • + 12 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

10 nearby
  • Meca0.9 km
  • The Kop1.0 km
  • Queenstown Social Club0.2 km
  • The Merlin0.5 km
  • County Ground Hotel0.4 km
  • + 5 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • The Midcounties Co-operative0.7 km
  • B&M Retail Ltd0.8 km
  • Tesco Extra0.7 km
  • Aldi Stores Ltd0.3 km
  • The Cooperative Foodstore0.4 km
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

4 nearby
  • Swindon Travelodge0.9 km
  • Thistle Express Swindon1.0 km
  • Angelique Guest House0.6 km
  • The Lodge1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Swindon1.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Ambulance Station0.1 km
  • Ambulance Station0.2 km
  • Russell Walk0.2 km
  • Russell Walk0.2 km
  • Fire Station0.4 km