Postcode Analysis Swindon, South West

WALCOT ROAD, SN3 1BH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WALCOT ROAD, SN3 1BH.

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

313

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 48,700 /yr

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Employed

54%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SN3 1BH is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. 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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9/10
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Area Character

SN3 1BH is a mixed residential postcode — average age 42, 93% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £331k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 27.5% year-on-year.

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

SN3 1BH is a safe, established residential area on Walcot Road, 0.2km from Swindon in Swindon (Swindon). Administratively it sits within Walcot and Park North ward and the South Swindon constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in SN3, SN3 1BH offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. A balanced community with an average age of 42 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 93% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 41 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £331k, down 27.5% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for SN3 1BH are sourced from Output Area E00078762 (shared with 5 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 1BH. The average age is 42.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British90.5%
Asian / British Asian4.1%
Black / African / Caribbean3.2%
Other / Mixed2.2%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 42%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

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home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 250,000

7 sales · Mean £ 277,428

Semi-Detached

£ 261,280

7 sales · Mean £ 291,568

Detached

£ 303,000

1 sales · Mean £ 303,000

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

SN3 1BH has low crime rates — 41 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 offences93
Anti-social behaviour40
Shoplifting32
Criminal damage and arson17
Public order17

school Local Schools

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Lainesmead Primary School and Nursery

Good418 pupils0.3 km
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Drove Primary School

Outstanding729 pupils0.4 km
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Holy Rood Catholic Primary School

Good398 pupils0.4 km
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Holy Cross Catholic Primary School

Requires Improvement398 pupils0.6 km
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Lawn Manor Academy

Requires Improvement823 pupils0.6 km
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King William Street Church of England Primary School

Good196 pupils0.8 km
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St Joseph's Catholic College

Good1359 pupils0.9 km
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Lethbridge Primary School

Good480 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

37 nearby
  • HMV UK Ltd1.0 km
  • India Bazzar Super Market0.8 km
  • Madina Halal Groceries0.9 km
  • VK Food & Wine0.8 km
  • Balula's Delicatessen0.7 km
  • + 32 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

73 nearby
  • Boswells Cafe & Takeaway1.0 km
  • Swindon No 1 Street Cafe0.9 km
  • The Sandwich People0.8 km
  • PizzaExpress0.7 km
  • Connies0.9 km
  • + 68 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

27 nearby
  • Swindon Town Football Club Kiosk0.8 km
  • Bert's Books0.7 km
  • Chicken Cottage Swindon0.7 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.7 km
  • Marmaris0.8 km
  • + 22 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

6 nearby
  • Goddard Arms0.7 km
  • The Kings Arms0.7 km
  • Swindon Travelodge0.8 km
  • Thistle Express Swindon0.9 km
  • Angelique Guest House0.9 km
  • + 1 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

33 nearby
  • High Street Club Ltd0.7 km
  • Hop Kettle Tap & Brew0.9 km
  • Swindon Conservative Club0.8 km
  • The Eternal Optimist0.7 km
  • The Hop Inn0.9 km
  • + 28 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • The Midcounties Co-operative Foodstore0.7 km
  • The Midcounties Co-operative0.4 km
  • Aldi Stores Ltd0.4 km
  • The Cooperative Foodstore0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Swindon1.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Walcot Road0.2 km
  • Holy Rood Primary School0.2 km
  • Holy Rood Primary School0.2 km
  • Immanuel Church0.2 km
  • Immanuel Church0.2 km