SN1 4JZ is a sought-after residential area on Bankside, 0.7km from King's Hill in Swindon (Swindon). Administratively it sits within Old Town ward and the South Swindon constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in SN1, SN1 4JZ offers a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. With an average age of 47, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 95% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 49 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £312k, up 34.3% year-on-year. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for SN1 4JZ are sourced from Output Area E00078559 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BANKSIDE, SN1 4JZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BANKSIDE, SN1 4JZ.
332
47
£ 56,600 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SN1 4JZ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
SN1 4JZ is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £312k, 95% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending up 34.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SN1 4JZ. The average age is 47.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 275,000
13 sales · Mean £ 279,730
Detached
£ 338,000
5 sales · Mean £ 379,100
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SN1 4JZ has low crime rates — 49 incidents 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
Robert Le Kyng Primary School
The Deanery CE Academy
Kingfisher CE Academy
The Commonweal School
East Wichel Primary School & Nursery
UTC Swindon
King William Street Church of England Primary School
Hazelwood Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
11 nearby- Yunus Catering Ltd0.5 km
- Birch Street Mini Market0.8 km
- Cambria Bridge Convenience Store0.9 km
- Kingshill Service Station0.4 km
- The Range0.7 km
- + 6 more
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- Flip Burger Swindon0.5 km
- Cafe Maxx0.9 km
- Greek Olive Tree Ltd0.9 km
- GXO Iceland 2 (Staff Canteen)0.8 km
- Sainsbury Supermarket Public Restaurant1.0 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Clifton Hotel0.8 km
- West End Bowls Club0.4 km
- The Greyhound (Swindon) Ltd0.9 km
- Hall & Woodhouse At Witchelstowe0.9 km
- Westcott Place WMC0.7 km
Supermarkets
4 nearby- B & M Retail Ltd1.0 km
- Sainsbury Supermarkets1.0 km
- Lidl1.0 km
- Waitrose Ltd0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Sushi Gourmet (C/o Sainsbury's Bridgemead)1.0 km
- Britannia Kebab - Fish & Chips0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Swindon1.8 km
Bus Stops
- Tithe Barn Crescent0.1 km
- Tithe Barn Crescent0.2 km
- St Helens View0.2 km
- Gold View0.3 km
- Juno Way0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: SN14JZ · Data under Open Government Licence