Postcode Analysis Swindon, South West

FARRIERS CLOSE, SN1 2QX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FARRIERS CLOSE, SN1 2QX.

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Population

229

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 48,700 /yr

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Employed

70%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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2/10
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2/10
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9/10
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9/10
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9/10
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4/10
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8/10
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4/10
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10/10
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Area Character

SN1 2QX is a mixed residential postcode — average age 41, 49% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.

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

SN1 2QX is a mixed residential area on Farriers Close, 0.4km from Gorse Hill in Swindon (Swindon). Administratively it sits within Central ward and the South Swindon constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — members of this subgroup have a higher probability than other subgroups of being born in the eu, and of holding degree level qualifications. neighbourhood populations are relatively young, with low proportions above normal retirement age, and have the lowest levels of long-term disability in the group. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 41) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 46% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 34% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Swindon. Employment levels are high (51% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 56 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £119k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for SN1 2QX are sourced from Output Area E00078261 (shared with 6 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 2QX. The average age is 40.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British65.9%
Asian / British Asian20.4%
Black / African / Caribbean7.5%
Other / Mixed6.2%

Economic Activity

70%Active
FT: 51%
Unemployed: 5%
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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

Flat

£ 107,250

10 sales · Mean £ 110,349

Terraced

£ 116,500

3 sales · Mean £ 125,500

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around SN1 2QX is moderate at 56 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences65
Shoplifting43
Anti-social behaviour41
Public order18
Criminal damage and arson17

school Local Schools

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St Joseph's Catholic College

Good1359 pupils0.6 km
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Gorse Hill Primary School

Good444 pupils0.7 km
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Holy Cross Catholic Primary School

Requires Improvement398 pupils0.7 km
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Mountford Manor Primary School

Good213 pupils0.9 km
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Drove Primary School

Outstanding729 pupils1.0 km
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Lainesmead Primary School and Nursery

Good418 pupils1.3 km
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Crowdys Hill School

Good252 pupils1.3 km
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Holy Rood Catholic Primary School

Good398 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

36 nearby
  • India Bazzar Super Market0.9 km
  • Madina Halal Groceries0.9 km
  • VK Food & Wine0.8 km
  • Applegreen Oasis Service Station0.9 km
  • F & A Continental0.7 km
  • + 31 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

24 nearby
  • Pizza King Chicken1.0 km
  • Swindon Kebab House0.8 km
  • Swindon Town Football Club Kiosk0.6 km
  • Beijing Chef0.7 km
  • Caprinos Pizza0.6 km
  • + 19 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

23 nearby
  • Costa Ltd0.9 km
  • Frankie & Benny's0.8 km
  • McDonalds0.9 km
  • Pizza Hut UK Ltd0.9 km
  • Shalom Kitchen0.7 km
  • + 18 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • B&M Retail Ltd0.5 km
  • Tesco Extra0.3 km
  • Aldi Stores Ltd1.0 km
  • Iceland Foods Ltd0.7 km
  • Lidl UK GmbH0.5 km
  • + 1 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • Queenstown Social Club0.9 km
  • Lloyd's No. 1 Dockle Farmhouse0.9 km
  • New Century Club0.6 km
  • The Swiss Chalet0.5 km
  • County Ground Hotel0.8 km
  • + 3 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • SW Bed & Breakast0.9 km
  • Angelique Guest House0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Swindon1.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Farriers Close0.1 km
  • Farriers Close0.2 km
  • Brsa Club0.3 km
  • Brsa Club0.3 km
  • Wickes0.3 km