SN3 1BG is a mixed residential area located 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 1BG 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 74 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for SN3 1BG are sourced from Output Area E00078756 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SN3 1BG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SN3 1BG.
309
36
£ 48,700 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SN3 1BG 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.
Area Character
With 50% social renting, SN3 1BG 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SN3 1BG. 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
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SN3 1BG is moderate at 74 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.
school Local Schools
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School
St Joseph's Catholic College
Drove Primary School
Lainesmead Primary School and Nursery
Mountford Manor Primary School
Holy Rood Catholic Primary School
Lawn Manor Academy
King William Street Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
21 nearby- India Bazzar Super Market0.8 km
- Madina Halal Groceries0.9 km
- VK Food & Wine0.7 km
- Macs News0.9 km
- Queens Drive Service Station0.2 km
- + 16 more
Restaurant, Cafe
14 nearby- The Sandwich People0.9 km
- OK4U Day Centre0.7 km
- Miller & Carter Swindon0.8 km
- O Tuga0.8 km
- Super Mario Fast Food (The Tap And Barrel - Kitchen)0.8 km
- + 9 more
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- Pizza King Chicken1.0 km
- Swindon Kebab House0.9 km
- Swindon Town Football Club Kiosk0.4 km
- Best BBQ1.0 km
- Pizza Hut Delivery1.0 km
- + 5 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Meca1.0 km
- Queenstown Social Club0.3 km
- The Merlin0.5 km
- County Ground Hotel0.5 km
- Swindon Cricket Club0.4 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- The Midcounties Co-operative0.8 km
- B&M Retail Ltd0.9 km
- Tesco Extra0.7 km
- Aldi Stores Ltd0.4 km
- The Cooperative Foodstore0.3 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Swindon Travelodge0.9 km
- Angelique Guest House0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Swindon1.4 km
Bus Stops
- Russell Walk0.1 km
- Russell Walk0.1 km
- Ambulance Station0.2 km
- Ambulance Station0.3 km
- Sussex Place0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SN31BG · Data under Open Government Licence