SN2 1AX is a safe, established residential area on Norman Road, 0.5km from Gorse Hill in Swindon (Swindon). Administratively it sits within Gorse Hill and Pinehurst ward and the North Swindon constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a self-employed tradespeople in multicultural metro suburbs zone — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 38) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 73% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 39% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Swindon.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 45 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £243k, up 13.6% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for SN2 1AX are sourced from Output Area E00078417 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NORMAN ROAD, SN2 1AX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NORMAN ROAD, SN2 1AX.
395
38
£ 40,500 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SN2 1AX falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
SN2 1AX is a mixed residential postcode — average age 38, 73% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 13.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SN2 1AX. The average age is 38.2. 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
Terraced
£ 210,000
32 sales · Mean £ 207,929
Semi-Detached
£ 230,000
5 sales · Mean £ 226,200
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SN2 1AX has low crime rates — 45 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
Gorse Hill Primary School
EOTAS Swindon
Ferndale Primary School & Nursery
Crowdys Hill School
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Swindon Academy
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School
St Joseph's Catholic College
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
24 nearby- Shinepinehurst1.0 km
- Cocina Del Diablo0.3 km
- Gorse Hill Tea Rooms0.2 km
- It's Platinum Not Grey Ltd0.3 km
- Little Grazey0.2 km
- + 19 more
Retailers - Other
38 nearby- AAA Shop Ltd0.6 km
- Liquor World0.8 km
- Raja Halal Meat And Seafoods1.0 km
- Swindon Children's Scrapstore0.8 km
- Mbros Superstore0.2 km
- + 33 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Kembrey Park Brewers Fayre0.8 km
- New Century Club0.3 km
- The Swiss Chalet0.4 km
- The Queens Tap / Bull & Bird0.9 km
- The Tap And Barrel (Pub - Wet Sales)0.8 km
- + 1 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- SW Bed & Breakast0.1 km
- Angelique Guest House0.9 km
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Iceland Foods Ltd0.3 km
- Lidl UK GmbH0.5 km
- B&M Retail Ltd0.7 km
- Tesco Extra0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
22 nearby- Bella Napoli Pizzeria0.2 km
- Bindi's0.2 km
- Diamond Kebab House0.2 km
- Dilkush0.2 km
- Eat Well0.2 km
- + 17 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Swindon0.9 km
Bus Stops
- St Barnabas Church0.1 km
- St Barnabas Church0.1 km
- Norman Road0.2 km
- Norman Road0.2 km
- Gorse Hill North0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SN21AX · Data under Open Government Licence