Postcode Analysis Swindon, South West

FERNDALE ROAD, SN2 1BU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FERNDALE ROAD, SN2 1BU.

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Population

341

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 40,500 /yr

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Employed

54%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: SN2 1BU 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.

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3/10
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3/10
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8/10
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8/10
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10/10
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2/10
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9/10
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6/10
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8/10
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Area Character

Cultural diversity defines SN2 1BU — 49% of the population identifies from a non-white background, making this a vibrant, multicultural neighbourhood with strong community networks. Low crime and mid-range prices make this an accessible, safe multicultural area. Property prices are trending up 7.2% year-on-year.

home £253,500 median price shield Safety 3/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SN2 1BU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Ferndale 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 classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. The 39 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 73% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Swindon.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 48 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £253k, up 7.2% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for SN2 1BU are sourced from Output Area E00078419 (shared with 3 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SN2 1BU. The average age is 39.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British45.8%
Asian / British Asian48.7%
Black / African / Caribbean1.2%
Other / Mixed4.4%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 42%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 210,000

21 sales · Mean £ 216,607

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

SN2 1BU has low crime rates — 48 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.

Violence and sexual offences105
Anti-social behaviour57
Public order34
Vehicle crime26
Other theft17

school Local Schools

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Gorse Hill Primary School

Good444 pupils0.3 km
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EOTAS Swindon

Good57 pupils0.9 km
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Ferndale Primary School & Nursery

Good490 pupils0.9 km
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Crowdys Hill School

Good252 pupils1.1 km
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St Mary's Catholic Primary School

Good402 pupils1.1 km
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Swindon Academy

Good1930 pupils1.2 km
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Holy Cross Catholic Primary School

Requires Improvement398 pupils1.2 km
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St Joseph's Catholic College

Good1359 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

38 nearby
  • AAA Shop Ltd0.7 km
  • Liquor World0.9 km
  • Raja Halal Meat And Seafoods0.8 km
  • Swindon Children's Scrapstore0.8 km
  • Mbros Superstore0.1 km
  • + 33 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • Kembrey Park Brewers Fayre0.9 km
  • New Century Club0.2 km
  • The Swiss Chalet0.4 km
  • The Queens Tap / Bull & Bird0.8 km
  • County Ground Hotel1.0 km
  • + 2 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

25 nearby
  • Cocina Del Diablo0.2 km
  • Gorse Hill Tea Rooms0.2 km
  • It's Platinum Not Grey Ltd0.2 km
  • Little Grazey0.2 km
  • Menu Brazil0.2 km
  • + 20 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • SW Bed & Breakast0.2 km
  • Angelique Guest House0.8 km
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Iceland Foods Ltd0.2 km
  • Lidl UK GmbH0.4 km
  • B&M Retail Ltd0.6 km
  • Tesco Extra0.7 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

22 nearby
  • Bella Napoli Pizzeria0.2 km
  • Bindi's0.2 km
  • Diamond Kebab House0.1 km
  • Dilkush0.1 km
  • Eat Well0.3 km
  • + 17 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Swindon0.9 km

Bus Stops

  • St Barnabas Church0.1 km
  • St Barnabas Church0.1 km
  • Gorse Hill South0.2 km
  • Norman Road0.2 km
  • Gorse Hill North0.2 km