Postcode Analysis Swindon, South West

SN1 1LU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SN1 1LU.

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Population

375

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 42,500 /yr

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Employed

61%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: SN1 1LU 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.

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1/10
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1/10
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8/10
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4/10
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10/10
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6/10
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10/10
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1/10
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10/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 40% of tenure in SN1 1LU — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SN1 1LU is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.6km 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 1LU is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. During the day, urban high streets with mixed ethnicity and businesses. The community skews young professional (average age 35) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 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 (259 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 1LU are sourced from Output Area E00166492 (shared with 112 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SN1 1LU. 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

White / British53.7%
Asian / British Asian34.1%
Black / African / Caribbean3.8%
Other / Mixed8.4%

Economic Activity

61%Active
FT: 44%
Unemployed: 6%
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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 1LU are high at 259 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.

Violence and sexual offences551
Anti-social behaviour508
Shoplifting265
Public order187
Criminal damage and arson106

school Local Schools

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UTC Swindon

Requires Improvement177 pupils0.5 km
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Holy Rood Catholic Primary School

Good398 pupils0.8 km
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Robert Le Kyng Primary School

Good0.9 km
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King William Street Church of England Primary School

Good196 pupils1.0 km
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Drove Primary School

Outstanding729 pupils1.0 km
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EOTAS Swindon

Good57 pupils1.2 km
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Ferndale Primary School & Nursery

Good490 pupils1.3 km
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Holy Cross Catholic Primary School

Requires Improvement398 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

98 nearby
  • Da Vinci Swindon Ltd0.1 km
  • Aramark Ltd (c/o Biotech & Biolog Sciences Research Council)0.6 km
  • Boswells Cafe & Takeaway0.2 km
  • Costa0.5 km
  • Jack Spice0.1 km
  • + 93 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Tesco Stores Ltd0.1 km
  • Wilko0.2 km
  • The Midcounties Co-operative0.7 km
  • Iceland Frozen Foods Plc0.1 km
  • Lidl1.0 km
  • + 1 more
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Retailers - Other

87 nearby
  • Asafo Market0.2 km
  • Claire's0.1 km
  • HMV UK Ltd0.2 km
  • India Bazzar Super Market0.8 km
  • Londis Convenience Store0.1 km
  • + 82 more
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Pub, NightClub

21 nearby
  • The Great Western Hotel0.6 km
  • The Glue Pot0.3 km
  • The Queens Tap / Bull & Bird0.5 km
  • Old Town Laundry Bar1.0 km
  • Cuetopia (Swindon) Ltd0.1 km
  • + 16 more
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Takeaway Shop

34 nearby
  • Pizza King Chicken0.7 km
  • Super Pizza0.2 km
  • Swindon Kebab House0.8 km
  • KFC0.8 km
  • Aya Sushi0.8 km
  • + 29 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

5 nearby
  • Stay Belvedere Hotels Ltd (Trading At Holiday Inn Express)0.2 km
  • Swindon Travelodge0.5 km
  • Thistle Express Swindon0.3 km
  • Ibis Budget Swindon0.2 km
  • The Lodge0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Swindon0.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Faringdon Road0.1 km
  • Faringdon Road0.2 km
  • Farnsby Street0.2 km
  • Farnsby Street0.2 km
  • Catherine Street0.2 km