Postcode Analysis Swindon, South West

SANDWOOD CLOSE, SN5 5FA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SANDWOOD CLOSE, SN5 5FA.

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Population

337

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 56,400 /yr

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Employed

54%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SN5 5FA is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. SN5 5FA spans multiple life stages — average age 38, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

SN5 5FA is a safe, established residential area on Sandwood Close, 0.5km from Wild Duck Mead in Swindon (Swindon). Administratively it sits within Shaw ward and the South Swindon constituency.

For serious buyers, SN5 5FA is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. A balanced community with an average age of 38 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 85% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 23 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £315k.

Census 2021 statistics for SN5 5FA are sourced from Output Area E00078696 (shared with 13 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 5FA. The average age is 37.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British86.4%
Asian / British Asian9.5%
Black / African / Caribbean2.1%
Other / Mixed2.1%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

Detached

£ 297,000

2 sales · Mean £ 297,000

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

SN5 5FA has low crime rates — 23 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 offences39
Public order9
Anti-social behaviour8
Vehicle crime8
Other crime5

school Local Schools

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Peatmoor Community Primary School

Good202 pupils0.4 km
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Ridgeway Farm CofE Academy

Good208 pupils0.7 km
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Brook Field Primary School

Good415 pupils1.0 km
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Shaw Ridge Primary School

Good436 pupils1.5 km
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Nova Hreod Academy

Good898 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Woodlands Edge0.4 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Mantra0.5 km
  • Bengal Square0.5 km
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Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Roughmoor Fish & Chip Shop0.5 km
  • Lee's Chinese Takeaway0.5 km
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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • 24 Hr Gym0.6 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Midcounties Co-operative0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Swindon3.3 km
  • Kemble17.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Sandwood Close0.1 km
  • Sandwood Close0.1 km
  • Melfort Close0.1 km
  • Melfort Close0.1 km
  • Gairlock Close0.2 km