Postcode Analysis Swindon, South West

SN38 1FA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SN38 1FA.

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Population

348

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 45,900 /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: SN38 1FA falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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8/10
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3/10
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7/10
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5/10
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8/10
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3/10
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2/10
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6/10
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4/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 70% owner-occupation and average age 38, SN38 1FA has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.

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

SN38 1FA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.4km from Dorcan in Swindon (Swindon). Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Covingham and Dorcan ward and the South Swindon constituency.

Day-to-day life in SN38 1FA has the character of a diverse suburb with younger adults and first-time buyers, good starter homes. The daytime character shifts — non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. The 38 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 47 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for SN38 1FA are sourced from Output Area E00078332 (shared with 921 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 SN38 1FA. The average age is 38.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British78.0%
Asian / British Asian12.4%
Black / African / Caribbean2.3%
Other / Mixed7.2%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 3%
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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

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

SN38 1FA has low crime rates — 47 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences32
Shoplifting24
Anti-social behaviour19
Drugs9
Public order9

school Local Schools

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The Chalet School

Requires Improvement73 pupils0.6 km
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Liden Academy

Requires Improvement423 pupils0.6 km
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Eldene Nursery and Primary School

Good338 pupils1.0 km
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The Dorcan Academy

Good720 pupils1.1 km
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Goddard Park Community Primary School

Good555 pupils1.5 km
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OakTree Nursery and Primary School

Good396 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Halfords Ltd0.2 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Servest Catering (c/o Post Office Depot)0.2 km
  • Headway Swindon & District0.9 km
  • Swindon Mail Centre0.2 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Morrisons0.8 km
  • Tesco Express0.5 km
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Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Eldene Chinese Takeaway Ltd0.8 km
  • Liden Pizza & Kebab Ltd0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Swindon4.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Austen Crescent0.2 km
  • Austen Crescent0.2 km
  • Royal Mail Centre0.2 km
  • Royal Mail Centre0.3 km
  • Faraday Road0.4 km