SN5 7DS is a safe, established residential area on Silchester Way, 0.1km from Westlea in Swindon (Swindon). Administratively it sits within Shaw ward and the South Swindon constituency.
For families considering a move, SN5 7DS represents a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The 41 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 86% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 35 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £272k.
Census 2021 statistics for SN5 7DS are sourced from Output Area E00078736 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SILCHESTER WAY, SN5 7DS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SILCHESTER WAY, SN5 7DS.
350
41
£ 54,600 /yr
55%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SN5 7DS 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.
Area Character
SN5 7DS is a mixed residential postcode — average age 41, 86% 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SN5 7DS. The average age is 41.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
£ 272,000
1 sales · Mean £ 272,000
Detached
£ 231,000
1 sales · Mean £ 231,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SN5 7DS has low crime rates — 35 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
Westlea Primary School
Shaw Ridge Primary School
Oliver Tomkins Church of England Infant and Nursery School
Oliver Tomkins Church of England Junior School
Hazelwood Academy
Tregoze Primary School
Brook Field Primary School
Even Swindon Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- Shell Mead Way0.6 km
- Swindon Food Collective Ltd0.5 km
- Eggfree Cakebox Swindon West Asda Kiosk0.4 km
- Greggs0.7 km
- Ashington Way Pharmacy0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- Tenpin Ltd0.4 km
- Costa Coffee0.4 km
- Pizza Hut0.4 km
- The Raj0.4 km
- Toothill Community Centre - Age UK Wiltshire1.0 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Aldi Stores Ltd0.4 km
- Asda Stores Ltd0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Britz Fish And Chips0.4 km
- KFC0.8 km
- Panku (Within Asda)0.4 km
- Domino's Pizza0.4 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Village Hotel0.6 km
- Campanile Swindon1.0 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- The Harvey0.4 km
- The Windmill0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Swindon2.8 km
- Kemble18.7 km
Bus Stops
- Stonefield Close0.2 km
- Stonefield Close0.2 km
- Eastleaze Bus Link Road0.3 km
- Eastleaze Bus Link Road0.3 km
- Birdcombe Road0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: SN57DS · Data under Open Government Licence