SN1 7BQ is a sought-after residential area on Holne Road, 0.3km from Wichelstowe 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 7BQ offers a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. With residents averaging 32 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 77% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address. Employment levels are high (50% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £250k. 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 7BQ are sourced from Output Area E00177366 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HOLNE ROAD, SN1 7BQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HOLNE ROAD, SN1 7BQ.
587
32
£ 58,800 /yr
63%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SN1 7BQ 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
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, SN1 7BQ combines high owner-occupation (77%), strong property values (£250k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SN1 7BQ. The average age is 32.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 185,000
3 sales · Mean £ 184,333
Semi-Detached
£ 282,500
8 sales · Mean £ 282,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SN1 7BQ has low crime rates — 26 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
East Wichel Primary School & Nursery
The Commonweal School
Wroughton Junior School
The Ridgeway School & Sixth Form College
The Deanery CE Academy
Kingfisher CE Academy
Lethbridge Primary School
The Croft Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
1 nearby- Okus Convenience Store1.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- May And Paul1.0 km
- Copacabana Restaurant0.1 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Wichel Inn (Formerly Known As The Bayberry)0.3 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- The Midcounties Co-operative0.1 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Wichelstowe Fish Bar0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Swindon2.8 km
Bus Stops
- Rylane0.1 km
- Rylane0.1 km
- Staldon Road0.2 km
- Collard Close0.3 km
- Offerton Road0.3 km
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