SN5 8RJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Uxbridge Road, 0.5km from Blagrove in Swindon (Swindon). Administratively it sits within Lydiard and Freshbrook ward and the South Swindon constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, SN5 8RJ is an older retirement area, many residents well beyond working age. Average age 67 — this is a predominantly retired and pre-retirement community, with very low mobility and high owner-occupation. 86% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 12% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 39 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £85k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for SN5 8RJ are sourced from Output Area E00078404 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
UXBRIDGE ROAD, SN5 8RJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for UXBRIDGE ROAD, SN5 8RJ.
144
67
£ 43,700 /yr
17%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SN5 8RJ 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
With 86% social renting, SN5 8RJ is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SN5 8RJ. The average age is 67.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 85,000
1 sales · Mean £ 85,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SN5 8RJ has low crime rates — 39 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
Millbrook Primary School
Oliver Tomkins Church of England Junior School
Oliver Tomkins Church of England Infant and Nursery School
Lydiard Park Academy
Hazelwood Academy
Tregoze Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- Facechoice Ltd0.2 km
- Man Truck & Bus UK0.3 km
- Londis0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- The Grill & Fish Bar0.2 km
- Greggs0.9 km
- Subway0.8 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Doubletree by Hilton Hotel Swindon0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- The Lydiard Inn0.9 km
- Highworth Town Football Club0.5 km
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- Baxter Storey (c/o BNP Swindon)0.8 km
- Baxter Storey Ltd (c/o RWE)0.3 km
- Provenist Ltd0.4 km
- Aramark0.9 km
- Aramark at Openwork0.8 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Marks & Spencer0.8 km
- Tesco Express0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Swindon4.2 km
- Kemble18.9 km
Bus Stops
- Freshbrook Centre0.0 km
- Freshbrook Centre0.1 km
- Desborough0.2 km
- Ashburnham Close0.2 km
- Desborough0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SN58RJ · Data under Open Government Licence