SN1 1GW is an up-and-coming urban area on Gloucester Street, 0.5km 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 1GW is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. During the day, science and business parks with high status workers. The community skews young professional (average age 32) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 39% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Swindon.
Safety: Crime rates are high (207 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 1GW are sourced from Output Area E00166482 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GLOUCESTER STREET, SN1 1GW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GLOUCESTER STREET, SN1 1GW.
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£ 42,500 /yr
57%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SN1 1GW 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 1GW has a significant social housing presence — 39% 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 1GW. The average age is 31.5. 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 1GW are high at 207 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
Holy Rood Catholic Primary School
EOTAS Swindon
Drove Primary School
Ferndale Primary School & Nursery
Gorse Hill Primary School
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School
Robert Le Kyng Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
40 nearby- KFC1.0 km
- Yo! To Go!0.9 km
- Best BBQ0.9 km
- PanPizza0.6 km
- Pizza Hut Delivery0.7 km
- + 35 more
Retailers - Other
91 nearby- Holland & Barrett1.0 km
- Abbys Food Stores0.4 km
- Paradise Deli0.8 km
- Sulaymaniyah Super Market0.5 km
- Zabka Polski Sklep0.4 km
- + 86 more
Pub, NightClub
17 nearby- The Glue Pot0.5 km
- Beehive Public House1.0 km
- Meca0.5 km
- The Kop0.7 km
- The Savoy0.5 km
- + 12 more
Restaurant, Cafe
102 nearby- Costa Ltd (Kiosk)1.0 km
- Giraffe / Gourmet Burger Kitchebn0.9 km
- Krispy Kreme UK Ltd - Swindon Box Store1.0 km
- Patisserie Valerie1.0 km
- Subway0.9 km
- + 97 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
6 nearby- Angelique Guest House0.7 km
- Swindon Travelodge0.4 km
- Thistle Express Swindon0.3 km
- Ibis Budget Swindon0.3 km
- Stay Belvedere Hotels Ltd (Trading At Holiday Inn Express)0.3 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
8 nearby- The Midcounties Co-operative0.8 km
- Tesco Stores Ltd0.3 km
- Wilko0.2 km
- B&M Retail Ltd0.9 km
- Aldi Stores Ltd1.0 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Swindon0.2 km
Bus Stops
- Bus Station0.1 km
- Bus Station0.1 km
- Bus Station0.1 km
- Bus Station0.1 km
- Rail Station0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: SN11GW · Data under Open Government Licence