SN1 1RL is an up-and-coming urban area on Fleet Street, 0.7km 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 1RL is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. An average age of 34 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 46% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 42% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Swindon.
Safety: Crime rates are high (217 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 1RL are sourced from Output Area E00078276 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FLEET STREET, SN1 1RL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FLEET STREET, SN1 1RL.
407
34
£ 42,500 /yr
54%
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 46% social renting, SN1 1RL is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. 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 1RL. The average age is 34.1. 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 1RL are high at 217 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
Robert Le Kyng Primary School
EOTAS Swindon
Ferndale Primary School & Nursery
Drove Primary School
King William Street Church of England Primary School
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
38 nearby- KFC0.7 km
- Asmin Pizza & Kebab1.0 km
- Sinbads Tandoori1.0 km
- Crosskitchenn1.0 km
- Lucky Fish Bar1.0 km
- + 33 more
Retailers - Other
91 nearby- Brisara Food And Wine0.8 km
- Holland & Barrett0.7 km
- Abbys Food Stores0.6 km
- Sulaymaniyah Super Market0.8 km
- Zabka Polski Sklep0.6 km
- + 86 more
Pub, NightClub
19 nearby- The Glue Pot0.2 km
- Ashford Road Working Mens Club0.8 km
- Beehive Public House0.9 km
- Clifton Hotel0.9 km
- Meca0.5 km
- + 14 more
Restaurant, Cafe
97 nearby- Costa Ltd (Kiosk)0.7 km
- Giraffe / Gourmet Burger Kitchebn0.7 km
- Krispy Kreme UK Ltd - Swindon Box Store0.7 km
- Made In Bahia0.8 km
- Patisserie Valerie0.7 km
- + 92 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
6 nearby- Angelique Guest House1.0 km
- Swindon Travelodge0.5 km
- Thistle Express Swindon0.4 km
- Ibis Budget Swindon0.0 km
- Stay Belvedere Hotels Ltd (Trading At Holiday Inn Express)0.1 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- The Midcounties Co-operative0.8 km
- The Midcounties Co-operative1.0 km
- Tesco Stores Ltd0.2 km
- Wilko0.2 km
- Iceland Frozen Foods Plc0.3 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Swindon0.3 km
Bus Stops
- Catherine Street0.1 km
- Faringdon Road0.1 km
- Sheppard Street0.1 km
- Faringdon Road0.1 km
- Faringdon Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SN11RL · Data under Open Government Licence