Postcode Analysis Swindon, South West

SN5 1BP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SN5 1BP.

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Population

314

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Avg Age

28

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Avg Income

£ 54,600 /yr

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Employed

63%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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7/10
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1/10
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6/10
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10/10
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10/10
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7/10
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4/10
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1/10
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9/10
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Area Character

79% of homes in SN5 1BP are privately rented, marking this as a dedicated rental postcode with a young, mobile population. Low crime and budget prices create strong demand from cost-conscious renters.

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

SN5 1BP is a safe, established residential area located 0.3km from Westmead in Swindon (Swindon). Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Mannington and Western ward and the South Swindon constituency.

This is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. During the day, manufacturing, energy and utilities. It has a young, student-heavy population (average age 28) — lively, but with high tenant turnover. Employment levels are high (56% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 20 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for SN5 1BP are sourced from Output Area E00177298 (shared with 265 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 SN5 1BP. The average age is 27.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British70.1%
Asian / British Asian11.0%
Black / African / Caribbean4.2%
Other / Mixed14.6%

Economic Activity

63%Active
FT: 56%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Youthful and transient. Characterized by young adults and early-career individuals predominantly living in rental accommodation.

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

SN5 1BP has low crime rates — 20 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences23
Public order12
Anti-social behaviour11
Other theft6
Criminal damage and arson5

school Local Schools

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Westlea Primary School

Good306 pupils0.5 km
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Even Swindon Primary School

Good684 pupils0.8 km
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Shaw Ridge Primary School

Good436 pupils0.8 km
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Hazelwood Academy

Good240 pupils1.2 km
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Oliver Tomkins Church of England Junior School

Good206 pupils1.2 km
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Oliver Tomkins Church of England Infant and Nursery School

Good172 pupils1.2 km
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Brook Field Primary School

Good415 pupils1.4 km
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Robert Le Kyng Primary School

Good1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

7 nearby
  • Shell Mead Way0.7 km
  • Swindon Food Collective Ltd0.1 km
  • TK Maxx1.0 km
  • Eggfree Cakebox Swindon West Asda Kiosk0.8 km
  • Greggs0.1 km
  • + 2 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

11 nearby
  • Tenpin Ltd0.9 km
  • Cafe Maxx1.0 km
  • Costa Coffee0.8 km
  • GXO Iceland 2 (Staff Canteen)0.9 km
  • Sainsbury Supermarket Public Restaurant0.7 km
  • + 6 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Aldi Stores Ltd0.6 km
  • Home Bargains0.9 km
  • The Food Warehouse0.9 km
  • Asda Stores Ltd0.8 km
  • B & M Retail Ltd0.7 km
  • + 1 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Britz Fish And Chips0.8 km
  • Sushi Gourmet (C/o Sainsbury's Bridgemead)0.7 km
  • KFC0.5 km
  • Panku (Within Asda)0.8 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.8 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Campanile Swindon0.7 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • The Harvey0.8 km
  • The Windmill0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Swindon2.2 km
  • Kemble19.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Westlea Fire Station0.2 km
  • Westlea Fire Station0.2 km
  • Ashworth Road0.4 km
  • Ashworth Road0.4 km