Postcode Analysis Swindon, South West

VICARAGE VIEW, SN1 3FL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for VICARAGE VIEW, SN1 3FL.

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Population

403

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 50,500 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SN1 3FL is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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1/10
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1/10
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8/10
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9/10
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9/10
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8/10
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9/10
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2/10
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3/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates SN1 3FL — age 45, 38% ownership, 46% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood. Property prices are trending down 11.1% year-on-year.

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

SN1 3FL is a mixed residential area on Vicarage View, 0.6km from Swindon in Swindon (Swindon). Administratively it sits within Eastcott ward and the South Swindon constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. The daytime character shifts — areas dominated by food and entertainment. The 45 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 46% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 93 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £115k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 11.1% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for SN1 3FL are sourced from Output Area E00078374 (shared with 62 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 3FL. The average age is 44.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British80.9%
Asian / British Asian9.8%
Black / African / Caribbean4.2%
Other / Mixed5.1%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 40%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 115,000

13 sales · Mean £ 112,753

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

Crime around SN1 3FL is above average at 93 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.

Violence and sexual offences278
Anti-social behaviour118
Shoplifting45
Public order43
Criminal damage and arson35

school Local Schools

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King William Street Church of England Primary School

Good196 pupils0.3 km
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Lethbridge Primary School

Good480 pupils0.5 km
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Holy Rood Catholic Primary School

Good398 pupils0.5 km
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Lainesmead Primary School and Nursery

Good418 pupils0.8 km
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Drove Primary School

Outstanding729 pupils0.8 km
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The Croft Primary School

Outstanding419 pupils0.8 km
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Lawn Manor Academy

Requires Improvement823 pupils0.9 km
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The Commonweal School

Good1408 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

48 nearby
  • Claire's1.0 km
  • HMV UK Ltd1.0 km
  • Jhoots Pharmacy0.4 km
  • One Stop / Hythe Road Store0.6 km
  • Boots The Chemist0.2 km
  • + 43 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

77 nearby
  • Boswells Cafe & Takeaway0.9 km
  • Swindon No 1 Street Cafe0.9 km
  • The Sandwich People0.9 km
  • Taco Bell1.0 km
  • Craft Waffle Co. (Trading At Hop Kettle Tap & Brew)0.3 km
  • + 72 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

28 nearby
  • Magic Chippy0.9 km
  • Bert's Books0.2 km
  • Chicken Cottage Swindon0.2 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.3 km
  • Marmaris0.2 km
  • + 23 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

5 nearby
  • The Lodge0.3 km
  • Goddard Arms0.3 km
  • The Kings Arms0.2 km
  • Swindon Marriott Hotel1.0 km
  • Swindon Travelodge0.9 km
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Pub, NightClub

30 nearby
  • Longs Bar0.1 km
  • Mackenzies0.2 km
  • The Victoria0.1 km
  • High Street Club Ltd0.3 km
  • Hop Kettle Tap & Brew0.3 km
  • + 25 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • The Midcounties Co-operative Foodstore0.3 km
  • Aldi Stores Ltd0.8 km
  • Iceland Frozen Foods Plc1.0 km
  • Marks & Spencer Plc/Hot Food On The Move1.0 km
  • The Midcounties Co-operative0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Swindon1.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Prospect Place0.1 km
  • Prospect Place0.1 km
  • Cirencester Court0.2 km
  • Cirencester Court0.2 km
  • Cannon Street0.2 km