SN1 1EL is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.7km from New Town (Swindon Newtown) in Swindon (Swindon). Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Central ward and the South Swindon constituency.
This is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. During the day, business quarters in major regional cities. The community skews young professional (average age 35) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 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 above average at 121 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. 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 1EL are sourced from Output Area E00166492 (shared with 112 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SN1 1EL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SN1 1EL.
375
35
£ 42,500 /yr
61%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SN1 1EL 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
SN1 1EL has a significant social housing presence — 40% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. 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 1EL. 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
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SN1 1EL is above average at 121 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
Ferndale Primary School & Nursery
Holy Rood Catholic Primary School
Gorse Hill Primary School
Drove Primary School
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
102 nearby- Da Vinci Swindon Ltd0.4 km
- Aramark Ltd (c/o Biotech & Biolog Sciences Research Council)0.2 km
- Boswells Cafe & Takeaway0.5 km
- Costa0.0 km
- Jack Spice0.4 km
- + 97 more
Supermarkets
8 nearby- Tesco Stores Ltd0.4 km
- Wilko0.3 km
- The Midcounties Co-operative0.9 km
- B&M Retail Ltd0.9 km
- Iceland Frozen Foods Plc0.6 km
- + 3 more
Retailers - Other
90 nearby- Asafo Market0.5 km
- Claire's0.6 km
- HMV UK Ltd0.5 km
- India Bazzar Super Market0.6 km
- Londis Convenience Store0.4 km
- + 85 more
Pub, NightClub
16 nearby- The Great Western Hotel0.2 km
- The Glue Pot0.5 km
- Meca0.6 km
- The Kop0.9 km
- The Savoy0.6 km
- + 11 more
Takeaway Shop
39 nearby- Pizza King Chicken0.4 km
- Super Pizza0.3 km
- Swindon Kebab House0.5 km
- KFC0.9 km
- PanPizza0.8 km
- + 34 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
6 nearby- Angelique Guest House0.8 km
- Swindon Travelodge0.5 km
- Thistle Express Swindon0.4 km
- Ibis Budget Swindon0.3 km
- Stay Belvedere Hotels Ltd (Trading At Holiday Inn Express)0.3 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Swindon0.1 km
Bus Stops
- Swindon Rail Station0.0 km
- Swindon Rail Station0.0 km
- Rail Station0.0 km
- Swindon Rail Station0.1 km
- Bus Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SN11EL · Data under Open Government Licence