SN1 1DA is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.7km from New Town (Swindon Newtown) in Swindon (Swindon). Administratively it sits within Central ward and the South Swindon constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, SN1 1DA is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. Outside of residential hours, business quarters in major regional cities. At 35 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 40% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 46% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Swindon.
Safety: Crime rates are high (241 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for SN1 1DA are sourced from Output Area E00166492 (shared with 112 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SN1 1DA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SN1 1DA.
375
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£ 42,500 /yr
61%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SN1 1DA represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 40% of tenure in SN1 1DA — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SN1 1DA. The average age is 34.7. 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 mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near SN1 1DA are high at 241 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
UTC Swindon
EOTAS Swindon
Holy Rood Catholic Primary School
Ferndale Primary School & Nursery
Robert Le Kyng Primary School
Drove Primary School
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Gorse Hill Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
41 nearby- KFC0.8 km
- Asmin Pizza & Kebab1.0 km
- Sinbads Tandoori1.0 km
- Crosskitchenn1.0 km
- Lucky Fish Bar1.0 km
- + 36 more
Retailers - Other
92 nearby- Brisara Food And Wine0.9 km
- Holland & Barrett0.8 km
- Abbys Food Stores0.5 km
- Paradise Deli1.0 km
- Sulaymaniyah Super Market0.7 km
- + 87 more
Pub, NightClub
19 nearby- The Glue Pot0.3 km
- Ashford Road Working Mens Club1.0 km
- Beehive Public House1.0 km
- Meca0.6 km
- The Kop0.8 km
- + 14 more
Restaurant, Cafe
100 nearby- Costa Ltd (Kiosk)0.8 km
- Giraffe / Gourmet Burger Kitchebn0.7 km
- Krispy Kreme UK Ltd - Swindon Box Store0.8 km
- Made In Bahia0.9 km
- Patisserie Valerie0.8 km
- + 95 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
5 nearby- Angelique Guest House0.9 km
- Swindon Travelodge0.5 km
- Thistle Express Swindon0.4 km
- Ibis Budget Swindon0.1 km
- Stay Belvedere Hotels Ltd (Trading At Holiday Inn Express)0.1 km
Supermarkets
7 nearby- The Midcounties Co-operative0.9 km
- The Midcounties Co-operative1.0 km
- Tesco Stores Ltd0.3 km
- Wilko0.2 km
- Iceland Frozen Foods Plc0.4 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Swindon0.2 km
Bus Stops
- Sheppard Street0.1 km
- Rail Station0.2 km
- Fleming Way0.2 km
- Catherine Street0.2 km
- Swindon Rail Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SN11DA · Data under Open Government Licence