Postcode Analysis Swindon, South West

BURFORD AVENUE, SN3 1BU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BURFORD AVENUE, SN3 1BU.

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Population

364

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Avg Age

41

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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: 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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7/10
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6/10
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8/10
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9/10
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5/10
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Area Character

SN3 1BU is a mixed residential postcode — average age 41, 92% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Young average age (41) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential. Property prices are trending up 25.9% year-on-year.

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

SN3 1BU is a mixed residential area on Burford Avenue, 0.3km from Walcot West 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 1BU offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. During the day, large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. A balanced community with an average age of 41 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 92% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 68 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £329k, up 25.9% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for SN3 1BU are sourced from Output Area E00078758 (shared with 6 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 1BU. The average age is 41.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British71.7%
Asian / British Asian24.7%
Black / African / Caribbean1.4%
Other / Mixed2.2%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 1%
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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

£ 302,000

4 sales · Mean £ 304,750

Terraced

£ 315,000

3 sales · Mean £ 318,333

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

Crime around SN3 1BU is moderate at 68 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 offences153
Anti-social behaviour118
Public order36
Shoplifting29
Criminal damage and arson22

school Local Schools

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Drove Primary School

Outstanding729 pupils0.3 km
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Lainesmead Primary School and Nursery

Good418 pupils0.3 km
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Holy Cross Catholic Primary School

Requires Improvement398 pupils0.3 km
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St Joseph's Catholic College

Good1359 pupils0.5 km
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Holy Rood Catholic Primary School

Good398 pupils0.6 km
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Lawn Manor Academy

Requires Improvement823 pupils0.7 km
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Mountford Manor Primary School

Good213 pupils0.8 km
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King William Street Church of England Primary School

Good196 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

4 nearby
  • Angelique Guest House0.7 km
  • Swindon Travelodge0.8 km
  • Thistle Express Swindon1.0 km
  • The Lodge0.8 km
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Pub, NightClub

17 nearby
  • Swindon Bowls Club0.6 km
  • Beehive Public House1.0 km
  • Kevin Fitzgerald T/A The Castle Inn1.0 km
  • Meca0.8 km
  • The Kop0.9 km
  • + 12 more
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Retailers - Other

26 nearby
  • Abbys Food Stores1.0 km
  • Sulaymaniyah Super Market0.9 km
  • Zabka Polski Sklep1.0 km
  • India Bazzar Super Market0.7 km
  • Madina Halal Groceries0.8 km
  • + 21 more
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Takeaway Shop

19 nearby
  • Yo! To Go!1.0 km
  • Pizza King Chicken1.0 km
  • Swindon Kebab House0.9 km
  • Swindon Town Football Club Kiosk0.5 km
  • Best BBQ0.8 km
  • + 14 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

40 nearby
  • The Sandwich People0.8 km
  • Big Breakfast Plus1.0 km
  • Boom Battle Bar / Wingman / Bunheadz0.9 km
  • Chennai Dosa0.8 km
  • Fratello's0.8 km
  • + 35 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • The Midcounties Co-operative0.6 km
  • B&M Retail Ltd1.0 km
  • Tesco Extra0.9 km
  • Aldi Stores Ltd0.3 km
  • The Cooperative Foodstore0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Swindon1.4 km

Bus Stops

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