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.
SN1 1LU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SN1 1LU.
375
35
£ 42,500 /yr
61%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
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 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.
school Local Schools
UTC Swindon
Holy Rood Catholic Primary School
Robert Le Kyng Primary School
King William Street Church of England Primary School
Drove Primary School
EOTAS Swindon
Ferndale Primary School & Nursery
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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
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
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
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
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
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Postcode Profile: SN11LU · Data under Open Government Licence