SN1 1UQ is a lively urban neighbourhood located 0.4km from New Town (Swindon Newtown) in Swindon (Swindon). Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Central ward and the South Swindon constituency.
Day-to-day life in SN1 1UQ has the character of a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. The daytime character shifts — areas dominated by food and entertainment. An average age of 32 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 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 (226 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for SN1 1UQ are sourced from Output Area E00177275 (shared with 77 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SN1 1UQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SN1 1UQ.
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 1UQ 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 1UQ. 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
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near SN1 1UQ are high at 226 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
Drove Primary School
UTC Swindon
Lethbridge Primary School
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School
Lainesmead Primary School and Nursery
Robert Le Kyng Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
108 nearby- Da Vinci Swindon Ltd0.5 km
- Aramark Ltd (c/o Biotech & Biolog Sciences Research Council)0.9 km
- Boswells Cafe & Takeaway0.2 km
- Costa0.8 km
- Jack Spice0.5 km
- + 103 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Tesco Stores Ltd0.4 km
- Wilko0.4 km
- The Midcounties Co-operative Foodstore1.0 km
- The Midcounties Co-operative0.4 km
- Aldi Stores Ltd0.8 km
- + 2 more
Retailers - Other
87 nearby- Asafo Market0.6 km
- Claire's0.3 km
- HMV UK Ltd0.3 km
- India Bazzar Super Market0.7 km
- Londis Convenience Store0.5 km
- + 82 more
Pub, NightClub
37 nearby- The Great Western Hotel0.8 km
- The Queens Tap / Bull & Bird0.7 km
- High Street Club Ltd0.9 km
- Hop Kettle Tap & Brew0.9 km
- Swindon Conservative Club0.7 km
- + 32 more
Takeaway Shop
39 nearby- Pizza King Chicken0.8 km
- Super Pizza0.5 km
- Swindon Kebab House0.8 km
- Johnny's Grill0.6 km
- Magic Chippy0.8 km
- + 34 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
8 nearby- Stay Belvedere Hotels Ltd (Trading At Holiday Inn Express)0.6 km
- Angelique Guest House0.9 km
- Goddard Arms1.0 km
- The Kings Arms0.8 km
- The Lodge0.4 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Swindon0.8 km
Bus Stops
- Regent Circus0.1 km
- Regent Circus0.1 km
- Regent Circus0.1 km
- Princes Street0.2 km
- Commercial Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SN11UQ · Data under Open Government Licence