Postcode Analysis Swindon, South West

SN38 1LA House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

375

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 42,500 /yr

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Employed

61%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: SN38 1LA represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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1/10
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1/10
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8/10
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4/10
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10/10
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6/10
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10/10
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1/10
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10/10
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Area Character

With 40% social renting, SN38 1LA is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.

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

SN38 1LA is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.6km from New Town (Swindon Newtown) in Swindon (Swindon). Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Central ward and the South Swindon constituency.

Within the SN38 district, this postcode is characterised by a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. By day, the area transitions to a regional business centres character: business quarters in major regional cities. With residents averaging 35 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. The area has a notably diverse population — 46% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Swindon.

Safety: Crime rates are high (237 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for SN38 1LA are sourced from Output Area E00166492 (shared with 112 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 1LA. The average age is 34.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British53.7%
Asian / British Asian34.1%
Black / African / Caribbean3.8%
Other / Mixed8.4%

Economic Activity

61%Active
FT: 44%
Unemployed: 6%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

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

Crime rates near SN38 1LA are high at 237 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour382
Violence and sexual offences371
Shoplifting260
Public order150
Criminal damage and arson77

school Local Schools

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UTC Swindon

Requires Improvement177 pupils0.7 km
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EOTAS Swindon

Good57 pupils0.9 km
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Holy Rood Catholic Primary School

Good398 pupils0.9 km
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Ferndale Primary School & Nursery

Good490 pupils1.0 km
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Drove Primary School

Outstanding729 pupils1.0 km
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Gorse Hill Primary School

Good444 pupils1.2 km
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Robert Le Kyng Primary School

Good1.2 km
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Holy Cross Catholic Primary School

Requires Improvement398 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

fastfood

Takeaway Shop

35 nearby
  • KFC0.9 km
  • Yo! To Go!0.9 km
  • Best BBQ0.9 km
  • PanPizza0.6 km
  • Pizza Hut Delivery0.8 km
  • + 30 more
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Retailers - Other

92 nearby
  • Brisara Food And Wine1.0 km
  • Holland & Barrett0.9 km
  • Abbys Food Stores0.4 km
  • Paradise Deli0.9 km
  • Sulaymaniyah Super Market0.6 km
  • + 87 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

16 nearby
  • The Glue Pot0.4 km
  • Beehive Public House1.0 km
  • Meca0.5 km
  • The Kop0.8 km
  • The Savoy0.5 km
  • + 11 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

102 nearby
  • Costa Ltd (Kiosk)0.9 km
  • Giraffe / Gourmet Burger Kitchebn0.8 km
  • Krispy Kreme UK Ltd - Swindon Box Store0.9 km
  • Made In Bahia1.0 km
  • Patisserie Valerie0.9 km
  • + 97 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

5 nearby
  • Angelique Guest House0.8 km
  • Swindon Travelodge0.5 km
  • Thistle Express Swindon0.3 km
  • Ibis Budget Swindon0.2 km
  • Stay Belvedere Hotels Ltd (Trading At Holiday Inn Express)0.2 km
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Supermarkets

7 nearby
  • The Midcounties Co-operative0.8 km
  • Tesco Stores Ltd0.3 km
  • Wilko0.2 km
  • B&M Retail Ltd0.9 km
  • Iceland Frozen Foods Plc0.4 km
  • + 2 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Swindon0.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Rail Station0.1 km
  • Swindon Rail Station0.1 km
  • Swindon Rail Station0.1 km
  • Fleming Way0.1 km
  • Fleming Way0.2 km