Postcode Analysis Swindon, South West

WALCOT ROAD, SN3 1BY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WALCOT ROAD, SN3 1BY.

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Population

281

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 48,700 /yr

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Employed

45%

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.

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3/10
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8/10
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9/10
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4/10
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3/10
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7/10
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9/10
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9/10
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4/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British85.8%
Asian / British Asian7.8%
Black / African / Caribbean1.8%
Other / Mixed4.6%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 3%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences121
Anti-social behaviour81
Shoplifting27
Public order20
Vehicle crime17

school Local Schools

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Lainesmead Primary School and Nursery

Good418 pupils0.1 km
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Lawn Manor Academy

Requires Improvement823 pupils0.5 km
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Drove Primary School

Outstanding729 pupils0.5 km
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Holy Rood Catholic Primary School

Good398 pupils0.6 km
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Holy Cross Catholic Primary School

Requires Improvement398 pupils0.6 km
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St Joseph's Catholic College

Good1359 pupils0.8 km
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King William Street Church of England Primary School

Good196 pupils0.9 km
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Mountford Manor Primary School

Good213 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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

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
fastfood

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

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
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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
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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