SN1 2BA is a mixed residential area on Gooch Street, 0.6km from New Town (Swindon Newtown) in Swindon (Swindon). Administratively it sits within Central ward and the South Swindon constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — the subgroup includes many individuals born in africa, and those identifying with the indian ethnic group are more prevalent than elsewhere in the group. there are fewer families with dependent children than elsewhere in the group. rates of christian religious affiliation are the lowest in the group. members of this subgroup are slightly more likely to be private renters. the occupation structure is very similar to the group average, though levels of educational qualification are slightly higher. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a metro suburban distribution industries zone — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 37) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 45% 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 is moderate at 55 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £222k, up 43.7% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for SN1 2BA are sourced from Output Area E00078264 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GOOCH STREET, SN1 2BA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GOOCH STREET, SN1 2BA.
490
37
£ 42,500 /yr
57%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SN1 2BA falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
SN1 2BA has a highly multicultural community character — 77% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. Moderate crime is broadly expected in a dense, active multicultural neighbourhood. Property prices are trending up 43.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SN1 2BA. The average age is 37.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 173,000
7 sales · Mean £ 181,785
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SN1 2BA is moderate at 55 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
Gorse Hill Primary School
Drove Primary School
Holy Rood Catholic Primary School
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School
EOTAS Swindon
Ferndale Primary School & Nursery
UTC Swindon
St Joseph's Catholic College
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
87 nearby- Da Vinci Swindon Ltd0.7 km
- Aramark Ltd (c/o Biotech & Biolog Sciences Research Council)0.4 km
- Boswells Cafe & Takeaway0.7 km
- Costa0.4 km
- Jack Spice0.7 km
- + 82 more
Supermarkets
10 nearby- Tesco Stores Ltd0.7 km
- Wilko0.6 km
- The Midcounties Co-operative0.9 km
- B&M Retail Ltd0.5 km
- Tesco Extra0.7 km
- + 5 more
Retailers - Other
83 nearby- Asafo Market0.9 km
- Claire's0.8 km
- HMV UK Ltd0.7 km
- India Bazzar Super Market0.4 km
- Londis Convenience Store0.7 km
- + 78 more
Pub, NightClub
18 nearby- The Great Western Hotel0.2 km
- The Glue Pot0.9 km
- Meca0.7 km
- The Kop0.9 km
- The Savoy0.8 km
- + 13 more
Takeaway Shop
46 nearby- Pizza King Chicken0.1 km
- Super Pizza0.5 km
- Swindon Kebab House0.2 km
- Swindon Town Football Club Kiosk0.8 km
- PanPizza0.9 km
- + 41 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
6 nearby- Angelique Guest House0.5 km
- Swindon Travelodge0.6 km
- Thistle Express Swindon0.5 km
- Ibis Budget Swindon0.7 km
- Stay Belvedere Hotels Ltd (Trading At Holiday Inn Express)0.6 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Swindon0.4 km
Bus Stops
- Armstrong Street0.1 km
- Gladstone Street0.2 km
- Aylesbury Street0.2 km
- Corporation Street0.2 km
- Gladstone Street0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SN12BA · Data under Open Government Licence