SN5 6HY is a sought-after residential area on Mildmay Close, 0.4km from Freshbrook in Swindon (Swindon). Administratively it sits within Lydiard and Freshbrook ward and the South Swindon constituency.
For families considering a move, SN5 6HY represents a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. A balanced community with an average age of 39 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 80% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. Employment levels are high (46% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
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 £249k, up 17.6% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for SN5 6HY are sourced from Output Area E00078392 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MILDMAY CLOSE, SN5 6HY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MILDMAY CLOSE, SN5 6HY.
321
39
£ 54,900 /yr
61%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SN5 6HY 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.
Area Character
SN5 6HY is a mixed residential postcode — average age 39, 80% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 17.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SN5 6HY. The average age is 39.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 237,500
12 sales · Mean £ 235,166
Terraced
£ 230,000
3 sales · Mean £ 222,666
Detached
£ 281,000
1 sales · Mean £ 281,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SN5 6HY has low crime rates — 23 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
Tregoze Primary School
Oliver Tomkins Church of England Junior School
Oliver Tomkins Church of England Infant and Nursery School
Millbrook Primary School
Westlea Primary School
Shaw Ridge Primary School
Hazelwood Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- Tenpin Ltd0.9 km
- Forest Cafe0.6 km
- Pizza Hut0.9 km
- Swindon Borough Council Catering0.6 km
- The Raj0.9 km
- + 3 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Lydiard Hotel & Conference0.6 km
- Village Hotel0.7 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Marks & Spencer0.9 km
- Tesco Express0.7 km
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- Facechoice Ltd0.7 km
- Lydiard Turkeys0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- The Grill & Fish Bar0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Highworth Town Football Club0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Swindon4.0 km
- Kemble18.2 km
Bus Stops
- Hampton Drive0.0 km
- Hampton Drive0.1 km
- Eworth Close0.1 km
- Eworth Close0.1 km
- Rochford Close0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SN56HY · Data under Open Government Licence