SN1 1JL is a lively urban neighbourhood on Regent Street, 0.4km from New Town (Swindon Newtown) in Swindon (Swindon). Administratively it sits within Central ward and the South Swindon constituency.
For renters and young professionals, SN1 1JL offers a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. By day, the area transitions to a traditional high streets character: traditional high streets with some larger stores, mostly employees. With residents averaging 32 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 82% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Swindon. Employment levels are high (47% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are high (214 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for SN1 1JL are sourced from Output Area E00177275 (shared with 77 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
REGENT STREET, SN1 1JL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for REGENT STREET, SN1 1JL.
266
32
£ 50,500 /yr
66%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
With 66% economic activity and an average age of 32, SN1 1JL is squarely in the young professional bracket — careers being built, not wound down. Above-average crime reflects the high footfall and commercial activity in this zone.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SN1 1JL. The average age is 31.6. 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: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near SN1 1JL are high at 214 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
Holy Rood Catholic Primary School
King William Street Church of England Primary School
UTC Swindon
Drove Primary School
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School
Robert Le Kyng Primary School
Lainesmead Primary School and Nursery
Lethbridge Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
100 nearby- Da Vinci Swindon Ltd0.4 km
- Aramark Ltd (c/o Biotech & Biolog Sciences Research Council)0.8 km
- Boswells Cafe & Takeaway0.1 km
- Costa0.6 km
- Jack Spice0.4 km
- + 95 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Tesco Stores Ltd0.2 km
- Wilko0.3 km
- The Midcounties Co-operative0.4 km
- Aldi Stores Ltd0.8 km
- Iceland Frozen Foods Plc0.2 km
- + 1 more
Retailers - Other
86 nearby- Asafo Market0.5 km
- Claire's0.2 km
- HMV UK Ltd0.2 km
- India Bazzar Super Market0.6 km
- Londis Convenience Store0.3 km
- + 81 more
Pub, NightClub
33 nearby- The Great Western Hotel0.6 km
- The Queens Tap / Bull & Bird0.6 km
- Swindon Conservative Club0.8 km
- The Eternal Optimist1.0 km
- The Tuppenny1.0 km
- + 28 more
Takeaway Shop
36 nearby- Pizza King Chicken0.6 km
- Super Pizza0.4 km
- Swindon Kebab House0.7 km
- Johnny's Grill0.5 km
- Magic Chippy0.8 km
- + 31 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
7 nearby- Stay Belvedere Hotels Ltd (Trading At Holiday Inn Express)0.5 km
- Angelique Guest House0.9 km
- The Kings Arms1.0 km
- The Lodge0.5 km
- Swindon Travelodge0.3 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Swindon0.7 km
Bus Stops
- Princes Street0.2 km
- Princes Street0.2 km
- Regent Circus0.2 km
- Commercial Road0.2 km
- Princes Street0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SN11JL · Data under Open Government Licence