SN1 5JE is an up-and-coming urban area on Milton Road, 0.7km from King's Hill in Swindon (Swindon). Administratively it sits within Central ward and the South Swindon constituency.
For renters and young professionals, SN1 5JE offers a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. Outside of residential hours, traditional high streets with some larger stores, mostly employees. At 30 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 92% 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. Employment levels are high (56% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
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 £219k, up 29.0% year-on-year. 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 5JE are sourced from Output Area E00177281 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MILTON ROAD, SN1 5JE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MILTON ROAD, SN1 5JE.
180
30
£ 42,500 /yr
70%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
High employment, young population. SN1 5JE combines 70% economic activity with a 30-year average age — the hallmarks of a graduate-retention neighbourhood. Above-average crime reflects the high footfall and commercial activity in this zone. Property prices are trending up 29.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SN1 5JE. The average age is 30.3. 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: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 99,750
10 sales · Mean £ 110,100
Terraced
£ 490,000
1 sales · Mean £ 490,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near SN1 5JE are high at 211 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
UTC Swindon
Robert Le Kyng Primary School
Holy Rood Catholic Primary School
King William Street Church of England Primary School
Drove Primary School
EOTAS Swindon
The Commonweal School
Ferndale Primary School & Nursery
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
95 nearby- Da Vinci Swindon Ltd0.2 km
- Aramark Ltd (c/o Biotech & Biolog Sciences Research Council)0.8 km
- Boswells Cafe & Takeaway0.4 km
- Costa0.7 km
- Jack Spice0.2 km
- + 90 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Tesco Stores Ltd0.3 km
- Wilko0.4 km
- The Midcounties Co-operative0.9 km
- Iceland Frozen Foods Plc0.3 km
- Lidl0.8 km
- + 1 more
Retailers - Other
81 nearby- Asafo Market0.1 km
- Claire's0.3 km
- HMV UK Ltd0.4 km
- India Bazzar Super Market1.0 km
- Londis Convenience Store0.3 km
- + 76 more
Pub, NightClub
21 nearby- The Great Western Hotel0.8 km
- The Queens Tap / Bull & Bird0.6 km
- Ashford Road Working Mens Club0.6 km
- Beehive Public House0.8 km
- Clifton Hotel0.6 km
- + 16 more
Takeaway Shop
33 nearby- Pizza King Chicken0.9 km
- Super Pizza0.4 km
- Aya Sushi0.7 km
- Johnny's Grill0.4 km
- Supreme Doner Kebab0.3 km
- + 28 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
5 nearby- Stay Belvedere Hotels Ltd (Trading At Holiday Inn Express)0.3 km
- The Lodge0.9 km
- Swindon Travelodge0.7 km
- Thistle Express Swindon0.5 km
- Ibis Budget Swindon0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Swindon0.6 km
Bus Stops
- Farnsby Street0.1 km
- Farnsby Street0.1 km
- Curtis Street0.1 km
- Health Hydro0.1 km
- Faringdon Road0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: SN15JE · Data under Open Government Licence