Postcode Analysis Vale of White Horse, South East

SWAN LANE, SN7 7AF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SWAN LANE, SN7 7AF.

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Population

350

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Avg Age

54

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Avg Income

£ 51,200 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SN7 7AF is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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10/10
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2/10
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1/10
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8/10
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4/10
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9/10
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1/10
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7/10
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5/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. SN7 7AF spans multiple life stages — average age 54, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 165.5% year-on-year.

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

SN7 7AF is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Swan Lane, 0.3km from Bromsgrove in Faringdon. Administratively it sits within Faringdon ward and the Wantage constituency.

For families considering a move, SN7 7AF represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Outside of residential hours, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. The 54 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 72% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 40 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £159k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 165.5% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for SN7 7AF are sourced from Output Area E00146273 (shared with 125 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 SN7 7AF. The average age is 54.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.3%
Asian / British Asian0.6%
Black / African / Caribbean1.1%
Other / Mixed2.0%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 143,000

7 sales · Mean £ 152,989

Terraced

£ 300,000

1 sales · Mean £ 300,000

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

SN7 7AF has low crime rates — 40 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.

Violence and sexual offences72
Anti-social behaviour33
Other theft19
Criminal damage and arson17
Public order13

school Local Schools

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The Elms Primary School

Good338 pupils0.3 km
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Folly View Primary

Good243 pupils1.1 km
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Faringdon Community College

Good1396 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

8 nearby
  • Acorn Greggs0.7 km
  • Boots UK Ltd0.1 km
  • Morrisons Daily0.1 km
  • Mustard Seed0.1 km
  • Pat Thomas (Butchers) Ltd0.0 km
  • + 3 more
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Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • Faringdon Town Football Club0.7 km
  • The Swan0.7 km
  • The Folly Inn Ltd0.1 km
  • The Narrows of Faringdon0.1 km
  • Wheatsheaf Inn0.0 km
  • + 2 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco Metro0.7 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Flamin tasty0.6 km
  • Best Food 20000.1 km
  • Mayflower0.1 km
  • Sheffords0.0 km
  • The Harbour Fish & Chips0.2 km
  • + 1 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

12 nearby
  • Las Chicas Faringdon0.1 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.0 km
  • Faringdon Coffee House0.0 km
  • Floyd's Grill0.1 km
  • Lotus Retreat0.1 km
  • + 7 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Old Crown Coaching Inn0.1 km
  • Sudbury House Hotel0.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Swindon17.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Swan Lane HaR0.0 km
  • Market Place0.1 km
  • Church Street DEL0.1 km
  • Ferndale Street HaR0.2 km
  • London Street HaR0.2 km