SN1 5JR is an up-and-coming urban area located 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 5JR offers a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. The daytime character shifts — traditional high streets with some larger stores, mostly employees. An average age of 30 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 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 (217 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. 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 5JR are sourced from Output Area E00177281 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SN1 5JR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SN1 5JR.
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
SN1 5JR is a young, economically active community — 70% of working-age residents are in employment and the average age is just 30, signalling strong graduate retention. Above-average crime reflects the high footfall and commercial activity in this zone.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SN1 5JR. 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
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near SN1 5JR are high at 217 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
EOTAS Swindon
Drove Primary School
Ferndale Primary School & Nursery
The Commonweal School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
93 nearby- Da Vinci Swindon Ltd0.2 km
- Aramark Ltd (c/o Biotech & Biolog Sciences Research Council)0.8 km
- Boswells Cafe & Takeaway0.4 km
- Costa0.6 km
- Jack Spice0.2 km
- + 88 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Tesco Stores Ltd0.3 km
- Wilko0.4 km
- The Midcounties Co-operative0.9 km
- Iceland Frozen Foods Plc0.3 km
- Lidl0.8 km
- + 2 more
Retailers - Other
83 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
- + 78 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
35 nearby- Pizza King Chicken0.9 km
- Super Pizza0.4 km
- Aya Sushi0.6 km
- Johnny's Grill0.4 km
- Supreme Doner Kebab0.3 km
- + 30 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 Swindon0.6 km
- Ibis Budget Swindon0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Swindon0.6 km
Bus Stops
- Farnsby Street0.1 km
- Farnsby Street0.1 km
- Health Hydro0.1 km
- Faringdon Road0.1 km
- Curtis Street0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SN15JR · Data under Open Government Licence