Postcode Analysis Swindon, South West

FARINGDON ROAD, SN1 5AR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FARINGDON ROAD, SN1 5AR.

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Population

375

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 42,500 /yr

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Employed

61%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SN1 5AR represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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1/10
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1/10
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8/10
workEmployment
4/10
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10/10
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6/10
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10/10
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1/10
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10/10
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Area Character

SN1 5AR has a significant social housing presence — 40% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.

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

SN1 5AR is an up-and-coming urban area on Faringdon Road, 0.8km from New Town (Swindon Newtown) in Swindon (Swindon). Administratively it sits within Central ward and the South Swindon constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, SN1 5AR is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. During the day, traditional high streets with some larger stores, mostly employees. The community skews young professional (average age 35) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 40% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 46% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Swindon.

Safety: Crime rates are high (211 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Average house prices are around £320k. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for SN1 5AR are sourced from Output Area E00166492 (shared with 112 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 5AR. The average age is 34.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British53.7%
Asian / British Asian34.1%
Black / African / Caribbean3.8%
Other / Mixed8.4%

Economic Activity

61%Active
FT: 44%
Unemployed: 6%
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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

Terraced

£ 320,000

2 sales · Mean £ 320,000

Flat

£ 132,500

2 sales · Mean £ 132,500

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

Crime rates near SN1 5AR are high at 211 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour431
Violence and sexual offences431
Shoplifting265
Public order152
Criminal damage and arson92

school Local Schools

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UTC Swindon

Requires Improvement177 pupils0.3 km
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Robert Le Kyng Primary School

Good0.8 km
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Holy Rood Catholic Primary School

Good398 pupils0.9 km
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EOTAS Swindon

Good57 pupils1.1 km
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King William Street Church of England Primary School

Good196 pupils1.1 km
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Ferndale Primary School & Nursery

Good490 pupils1.2 km
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Drove Primary School

Outstanding729 pupils1.2 km
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Even Swindon Primary School

Good684 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

94 nearby
  • Da Vinci Swindon Ltd0.1 km
  • Aramark Ltd (c/o Biotech & Biolog Sciences Research Council)0.6 km
  • Boswells Cafe & Takeaway0.4 km
  • Costa0.5 km
  • Jack Spice0.1 km
  • + 89 more
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Supermarkets

7 nearby
  • Tesco Stores Ltd0.3 km
  • Wilko0.3 km
  • The Midcounties Co-operative0.9 km
  • The Midcounties Co-operative0.9 km
  • Iceland Frozen Foods Plc0.3 km
  • + 2 more
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Retailers - Other

90 nearby
  • Asafo Market0.0 km
  • Claire's0.3 km
  • HMV UK Ltd0.3 km
  • India Bazzar Super Market0.9 km
  • Londis Convenience Store0.2 km
  • + 85 more
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Pub, NightClub

21 nearby
  • The Great Western Hotel0.6 km
  • The Glue Pot0.1 km
  • The Queens Tap / Bull & Bird0.5 km
  • Cuetopia (Swindon) Ltd0.2 km
  • The Greyhound (Swindon) Ltd0.5 km
  • + 16 more
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Takeaway Shop

38 nearby
  • Pizza King Chicken0.8 km
  • Super Pizza0.3 km
  • Swindon Kebab House0.9 km
  • KFC0.6 km
  • Asmin Pizza & Kebab0.9 km
  • + 33 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

5 nearby
  • Stay Belvedere Hotels Ltd (Trading At Holiday Inn Express)0.2 km
  • Swindon Travelodge0.6 km
  • Thistle Express Swindon0.5 km
  • Ibis Budget Swindon0.2 km
  • The Lodge0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Swindon0.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Faringdon Road0.0 km
  • Faringdon Road0.0 km
  • Faringdon Road0.1 km
  • Catherine Street0.1 km
  • Farnsby Street0.1 km