Postcode Analysis Swindon, South West

BAMPTON GROVE, SN3 1BS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BAMPTON GROVE, SN3 1BS.

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Population

355

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 48,700 /yr

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Employed

52%

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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9/10
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6/10
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9/10
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8/10
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5/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. SN3 1BS spans multiple life stages — average age 40, moderate ownership and renting. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood. Property prices are trending up 23.5% year-on-year.

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

SN3 1BS is a mixed residential area on Bampton Grove, 0.3km from Swindon in Swindon (Swindon). Administratively it sits within Walcot and Park North ward and the South Swindon constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. A balanced community with an average age of 40 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 82% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 31% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Swindon.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 60 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £285k, up 23.5% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for SN3 1BS are sourced from Output Area E00078755 (shared with 4 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 1BS. The average age is 39.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British68.6%
Asian / British Asian26.9%
Black / African / Caribbean0.8%
Other / Mixed3.7%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 281,000

16 sales · Mean £ 282,812

Terraced

£ 250,000

3 sales · Mean £ 251,000

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

Crime around SN3 1BS is moderate at 60 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 offences141
Anti-social behaviour109
Shoplifting59
Public order38
Criminal damage and arson28

school Local Schools

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Drove Primary School

Outstanding729 pupils0.1 km
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Holy Cross Catholic Primary School

Requires Improvement398 pupils0.3 km
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Lainesmead Primary School and Nursery

Good418 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 pupils0.8 km
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Mountford Manor Primary School

Good213 pupils0.9 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

38 nearby
  • India Bazzar Super Market0.7 km
  • Madina Halal Groceries0.7 km
  • VK Food & Wine0.6 km
  • Victoria Convenience Store1.0 km
  • Wood Street Food Hall1.0 km
  • + 33 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

50 nearby
  • Boswells Cafe & Takeaway1.0 km
  • Swindon No 1 Street Cafe0.9 km
  • The Sandwich People0.7 km
  • Mela Contemporary Indian Cuisine0.9 km
  • The Zaika Valley0.9 km
  • + 45 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

20 nearby
  • Pizza King Chicken0.9 km
  • Swindon Kebab House0.8 km
  • Swindon Town Football Club Kiosk0.5 km
  • Chicken Cottage Swindon1.0 km
  • Magic Chippy0.1 km
  • + 15 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

5 nearby
  • The Kings Arms1.0 km
  • Swindon Travelodge0.7 km
  • Thistle Express Swindon0.9 km
  • Angelique Guest House0.6 km
  • The Lodge0.8 km
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Pub, NightClub

20 nearby
  • Timmy's Bar Ltd0.9 km
  • Beehive Public House0.9 km
  • Kevin Fitzgerald T/A The Castle Inn0.9 km
  • Meca0.7 km
  • The Kop0.8 km
  • + 15 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • B&M Retail Ltd0.9 km
  • Tesco Extra0.8 km
  • The Midcounties Co-operative0.5 km
  • Aldi Stores Ltd0.1 km
  • The Cooperative Foodstore0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Swindon1.3 km

Bus Stops

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