SN5 6DT is a safe, established residential area on Holbein Square, 0.2km from Freshbrook in Swindon (Swindon). Administratively it sits within Lydiard and Freshbrook ward and the South Swindon constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, SN5 6DT is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. The 36 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 62% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 31 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £235k.
Census 2021 statistics for SN5 6DT are sourced from Output Area E00078393 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HOLBEIN SQUARE, SN5 6DT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HOLBEIN SQUARE, SN5 6DT.
319
36
£ 43,700 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SN5 6DT falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
SN5 6DT has a significant social housing presence — 62% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SN5 6DT. The average age is 36.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 192,500
2 sales · Mean £ 192,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SN5 6DT has low crime rates — 31 incidents 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.
school Local Schools
Lydiard Park Academy
Oliver Tomkins Church of England Infant and Nursery School
Oliver Tomkins Church of England Junior School
Tregoze Primary School
Millbrook Primary School
Hazelwood Academy
Westlea Primary School
Shaw Ridge Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
11 nearby- Tenpin Ltd0.9 km
- Forest Cafe0.9 km
- Pizza Hut0.9 km
- Swindon Borough Council Catering0.9 km
- The Raj0.9 km
- + 6 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Lydiard Hotel & Conference0.9 km
- Village Hotel0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Highworth Town Football Club0.2 km
- The Harvey1.0 km
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Man Truck & Bus UK0.9 km
- Facechoice Ltd0.4 km
- Lydiard Turkeys1.0 km
- Ashington Way Pharmacy1.0 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Marks & Spencer0.7 km
- Tesco Express0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- The Grill & Fish Bar0.4 km
- Domino's Pizza1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Swindon4.0 km
- Kemble18.5 km
Bus Stops
- Bradenham Road0.1 km
- Bradenham Road0.1 km
- Leslie Close0.2 km
- Leslie Close0.2 km
- Camden Close0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SN56DT · Data under Open Government Licence