SN3 1BQ is a mixed residential area on Calvert Road, 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 1BQ 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 71 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £125k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for SN3 1BQ are sourced from Output Area E00078756 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CALVERT ROAD, SN3 1BQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CALVERT ROAD, SN3 1BQ.
309
36
£ 48,700 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SN3 1BQ 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
SN3 1BQ has a significant social housing presence — 50% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. 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 1BQ. 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
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 125,000
1 sales · Mean £ 125,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SN3 1BQ is moderate at 71 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
Drove Primary School
Lainesmead Primary School and Nursery
St Joseph's Catholic College
Mountford Manor Primary School
Holy Rood Catholic Primary School
Lawn Manor Academy
King William Street Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Angelique Guest House0.7 km
- Swindon Travelodge0.9 km
- The Lodge1.0 km
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- Swindon Bowls Club0.5 km
- Meca0.9 km
- The Kop1.0 km
- Beni's1.0 km
- Dream Lounge1.0 km
- + 5 more
Retailers - Other
23 nearby- Abbys Food Stores1.0 km
- Sulaymaniyah Super Market0.9 km
- Zabka Polski Sklep1.0 km
- Macs News0.8 km
- Queens Drive Service Station0.2 km
- + 18 more
Takeaway Shop
15 nearby- Yo! To Go!0.9 km
- Best BBQ0.9 km
- Pizza Hut Delivery0.9 km
- Tennessee Chicken1.0 km
- The Trident Fish Bar And Kebabs1.0 km
- + 10 more
Restaurant, Cafe
21 nearby- Chennai Dosa1.0 km
- Fratello's1.0 km
- Gurkha Swindon1.0 km
- OK4U Day Centre0.6 km
- The Khyber Restaurant1.0 km
- + 16 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- The Midcounties Co-operative0.7 km
- B&M Retail Ltd0.9 km
- Tesco Extra0.8 km
- Aldi Stores Ltd0.3 km
- The Cooperative Foodstore0.3 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: SN31BQ · Data under Open Government Licence