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.
BURFORD AVENUE, SN3 1BU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BURFORD AVENUE, SN3 1BU.
364
41
£ 48,700 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Drove Primary School
Lainesmead Primary School and Nursery
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School
St Joseph's Catholic College
Holy Rood Catholic Primary School
Lawn Manor Academy
Mountford Manor Primary School
King William Street Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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
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
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
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
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
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Postcode Profile: SN31BU · Data under Open Government Licence