SN1 1JY is an active urban area on Regent Street, 0.5km from New Town (Swindon Newtown) in Swindon (Swindon). Administratively it sits within Eastcott ward and the South Swindon constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — members of this subgroup have a higher probability than other subgroups of being born in the eu, and of holding degree level qualifications. neighbourhood populations are relatively young, with low proportions above normal retirement age, and have the lowest levels of long-term disability in the group. During the day, major retail centres of national and regional significance. The community skews young professional (average age 35) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 68% 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.
Safety: Crime rates are high (246 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for SN1 1JY are sourced from Output Area E00078356 (shared with 44 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
REGENT STREET, SN1 1JY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for REGENT STREET, SN1 1JY.
449
35
£ 50,500 /yr
60%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
53% of SN1 1JY's residents are from ethnic minority backgrounds — a richly multicultural postcode with diverse cultural ties and tight-knit community organisations. Crime is above average; much reflects high urban footfall rather than community risk.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SN1 1JY. The average age is 34.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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 rates near SN1 1JY are high at 246 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
UTC Swindon
Holy Rood Catholic Primary School
King William Street Church of England Primary School
Drove Primary School
Robert Le Kyng Primary School
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School
EOTAS Swindon
Lainesmead Primary School and Nursery
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
98 nearby- Da Vinci Swindon Ltd0.2 km
- Aramark Ltd (c/o Biotech & Biolog Sciences Research Council)0.7 km
- Boswells Cafe & Takeaway0.1 km
- Costa0.5 km
- Jack Spice0.2 km
- + 93 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Tesco Stores Ltd0.1 km
- Wilko0.2 km
- The Midcounties Co-operative0.6 km
- Aldi Stores Ltd0.9 km
- Iceland Frozen Foods Plc0.1 km
- + 1 more
Retailers - Other
86 nearby- Asafo Market0.3 km
- Claire's0.1 km
- HMV UK Ltd0.0 km
- India Bazzar Super Market0.7 km
- Londis Convenience Store0.2 km
- + 81 more
Pub, NightClub
24 nearby- The Great Western Hotel0.6 km
- The Glue Pot0.4 km
- Swindon Conservative Club1.0 km
- The Queens Tap / Bull & Bird0.5 km
- Old Town Laundry Bar0.9 km
- + 19 more
Takeaway Shop
34 nearby- Pizza King Chicken0.6 km
- Super Pizza0.2 km
- Swindon Kebab House0.7 km
- KFC0.9 km
- Aya Sushi0.9 km
- + 29 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
6 nearby- Stay Belvedere Hotels Ltd (Trading At Holiday Inn Express)0.3 km
- Angelique Guest House0.9 km
- Swindon Travelodge0.3 km
- Thistle Express Swindon0.2 km
- Ibis Budget Swindon0.3 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Swindon0.5 km
Bus Stops
- Fleming Way0.2 km
- Fleming Way0.2 km
- Fleming Way0.2 km
- Fleming Way0.2 km
- Fleming Way0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SN11JY · Data under Open Government Licence