SN2 1AG is a safe, established residential area on Cricklade Road, 0.6km from Pinehurst in Swindon (Swindon). Administratively it sits within Gorse Hill and Pinehurst ward and the North Swindon constituency.
Day-to-day life in SN2 1AG has the character of a striving suburban area — non-UK born households working to get ahead. The 40 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. The area has a notably diverse population — 34% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Swindon.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 39 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £221k, down 1.7% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for SN2 1AG are sourced from Output Area E00078432 (shared with 19 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CRICKLADE ROAD, SN2 1AG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CRICKLADE ROAD, SN2 1AG.
296
40
£ 40,500 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SN2 1AG falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 54% owner-occupation and average age 40, SN2 1AG has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending down 1.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SN2 1AG. The average age is 40.3. 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
Terraced
£ 211,000
27 sales · Mean £ 204,526
Semi-Detached
£ 214,000
4 sales · Mean £ 255,750
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SN2 1AG has low crime rates — 39 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
Crowdys Hill School
Gorse Hill Primary School
Swindon Academy
Ferndale Primary School & Nursery
EOTAS Swindon
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Beechcroft Infant School
Seven Fields Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
26 nearby- F & A Continental0.9 km
- Gorse Hill Best Buy0.7 km
- Grand Bazaar0.7 km
- Mbros Premier0.7 km
- Shalom Groceries0.7 km
- + 21 more
Restaurant, Cafe
16 nearby- Masai Choma House0.8 km
- Shalom Kitchen0.7 km
- The Park Coffee House0.9 km
- Kell's Kitchen0.6 km
- Shinepinehurst0.5 km
- + 11 more
Takeaway Shop
23 nearby- Beijing Chef0.7 km
- Caprinos Pizza0.8 km
- Tennessee Chicken0.8 km
- The Tee Spot0.7 km
- KFC0.7 km
- + 18 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- The Moonrakers1.0 km
- Kembrey Park Brewers Fayre0.3 km
- New Century Club0.7 km
- The Swiss Chalet0.7 km
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Midcounties Co-operative0.8 km
- Iceland Foods Ltd0.8 km
- Lidl UK GmbH0.8 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- SW Bed & Breakast0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Swindon1.5 km
Bus Stops
- Poplar Avenue0.1 km
- May Close0.1 km
- Poplar Avenue0.2 km
- May Close0.2 km
- Kembrey Inn0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SN21AG · Data under Open Government Licence