SN2 1AN is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.5km from Pinehurst in Swindon (Swindon). Administratively it sits within Gorse Hill and Pinehurst ward and the North Swindon constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, SN2 1AN is a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. A balanced community with an average age of 35 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 62% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 42 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 SN2 1AN are sourced from Output Area E00078431 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SN2 1AN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SN2 1AN.
337
35
£ 40,500 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SN2 1AN falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
SN2 1AN has a significant social housing presence — 62% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SN2 1AN. The average age is 35.4. 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 & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SN2 1AN has low crime rates — 42 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
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
EOTAS Swindon
Beechcroft Infant School
Seven Fields Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
25 nearby- F & A Continental1.0 km
- Gorse Hill Best Buy0.8 km
- Grand Bazaar0.8 km
- Mbros Premier0.8 km
- Shalom Groceries0.8 km
- + 20 more
Restaurant, Cafe
16 nearby- Masai Choma House0.8 km
- Shalom Kitchen0.8 km
- The Park Coffee House0.9 km
- Kell's Kitchen0.5 km
- Shinepinehurst0.4 km
- + 11 more
Takeaway Shop
23 nearby- Beijing Chef0.7 km
- Caprinos Pizza0.9 km
- Tennessee Chicken0.9 km
- The Tee Spot0.8 km
- KFC0.7 km
- + 18 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- The Moonrakers0.9 km
- Kembrey Park Brewers Fayre0.3 km
- New Century Club0.8 km
- The Swiss Chalet0.8 km
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Midcounties Co-operative0.7 km
- Iceland Foods Ltd0.9 km
- Lidl UK GmbH0.9 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- SW Bed & Breakast0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Swindon1.5 km
Bus Stops
- Poplar Avenue0.1 km
- Poplar Avenue0.2 km
- May Close0.2 km
- May Close0.3 km
- Kembrey Inn0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: SN21AN · Data under Open Government Licence