SN7 7BS is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Swan Lane, 0.4km from Bromsgrove in Faringdon. Administratively it sits within Faringdon ward and the Wantage constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a accessible countryside zone — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. Residents average 54 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 72% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 47 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £122k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for SN7 7BS are sourced from Output Area E00146273 (shared with 125 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SWAN LANE, SN7 7BS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SWAN LANE, SN7 7BS.
350
54
£ 51,200 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SN7 7BS 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.
Area Character
SN7 7BS is a mixed residential postcode — average age 54, 72% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £122k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SN7 7BS. 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
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 170,000
3 sales · Mean £ 171,666
Flat
£ 86,000
4 sales · Mean £ 92,812
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SN7 7BS has low crime rates — 47 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
The Elms Primary School
Folly View Primary
Faringdon Community College
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- Acorn Greggs0.7 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.1 km
- Morrisons Daily0.1 km
- Mustard Seed0.1 km
- Pat Thomas (Butchers) Ltd0.1 km
- + 3 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Travelodge Faringdon Oxfordshire1.0 km
- Old Crown Coaching Inn0.1 km
- Sudbury House Hotel0.1 km
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 Inn0.1 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco Metro0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Flamin tasty0.6 km
- Best Food 20000.1 km
- Mayflower0.1 km
- Sheffords0.1 km
- The Harbour Fish & Chips0.3 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
12 nearby- Las Chicas Faringdon0.1 km
- Domino's Pizza0.1 km
- Faringdon Coffee House0.1 km
- Floyd's Grill0.1 km
- Lotus Retreat0.1 km
- + 7 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Swindon17.5 km
Bus Stops
- Swan Lane HaR0.0 km
- Market Place0.1 km
- Ferndale Street HaR0.1 km
- Church Street DEL0.1 km
- London Street HaR0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: SN77BS · Data under Open Government Licence