SN3 1BY is a mixed residential area on Walcot Road, 0.2km from Walcot West in Swindon (Swindon). Administratively it sits within Walcot and Park North ward and the South Swindon constituency.
For serious buyers, SN3 1BY is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a teachers and carers in metro suburbs zone — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 44) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 90% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
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 £350k, down 26.0% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for SN3 1BY are sourced from Output Area E00078761 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WALCOT ROAD, SN3 1BY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WALCOT ROAD, SN3 1BY.
281
44
£ 48,700 /yr
45%
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.
Area Character
SN3 1BY is a mixed residential postcode — average age 44, 90% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood. Property prices are trending down 26.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SN3 1BY. The average age is 44.1. 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 highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 331,250
6 sales · Mean £ 322,575
Detached
£ 322,500
2 sales · Mean £ 322,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SN3 1BY 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.
school Local Schools
Lainesmead Primary School and Nursery
Lawn Manor Academy
Drove Primary School
Holy Rood Catholic Primary School
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School
St Joseph's Catholic College
King William Street Church of England Primary School
Mountford Manor Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
22 nearby- India Bazzar Super Market1.0 km
- VK Food & Wine1.0 km
- Balula's Delicatessen0.8 km
- Victoria Convenience Store0.8 km
- Wood Street Food Hall0.8 km
- + 17 more
Restaurant, Cafe
52 nearby- The Sandwich People1.0 km
- PizzaExpress0.9 km
- Ian Bowyer Catering0.8 km
- Los Gatos0.9 km
- Mela Contemporary Indian Cuisine0.8 km
- + 47 more
Takeaway Shop
22 nearby- Swindon Town Football Club Kiosk0.8 km
- Bert's Books0.8 km
- Chicken Cottage Swindon0.8 km
- Domino's Pizza0.8 km
- Marmaris0.9 km
- + 17 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
5 nearby- Goddard Arms0.8 km
- The Kings Arms0.8 km
- Swindon Travelodge1.0 km
- Angelique Guest House0.9 km
- The Lodge0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
27 nearby- High Street Club Ltd0.8 km
- Hop Kettle Tap & Brew1.0 km
- Swindon Conservative Club1.0 km
- The Eternal Optimist0.9 km
- The Hop Inn1.0 km
- + 22 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- The Midcounties Co-operative Foodstore0.8 km
- The Midcounties Co-operative0.6 km
- Aldi Stores Ltd0.5 km
- The Cooperative Foodstore0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Swindon1.5 km
Bus Stops
- Immanuel Church0.2 km
- Immanuel Church0.2 km
- South View Avenue0.3 km
- South View Avenue0.3 km
- Holy Rood Primary School0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: SN31BY · Data under Open Government Licence