Postcode Analysis Swindon, South West

FERNDALE ROAD, SN2 1BX House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

363

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 40,500 /yr

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Employed

56%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SN2 1BX 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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4/10
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4/10
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7/10
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9/10
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10/10
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3/10
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9/10
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4/10
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7/10
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Area Character

Cultural diversity defines SN2 1BX — 48% of the population identifies from a non-white background, making this a vibrant, multicultural neighbourhood with strong community networks. Moderate crime is broadly expected in a dense, active multicultural neighbourhood.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SN2 1BX is a mixed residential area on Ferndale Road, 0.7km 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 striving suburban area — non-UK born households working to get ahead. 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. 59% 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 is moderate at 62 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £225k.

Census 2021 statistics for SN2 1BX are sourced from Output Area E00078422 (shared with 6 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 1BX. The average age is 38.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British45.3%
Asian / British Asian48.1%
Black / African / Caribbean1.1%
Other / Mixed5.5%

Economic Activity

56%Active
FT: 41%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 180,000

15 sales · Mean £ 189,020

Detached

£ 158,000

1 sales · Mean £ 158,000

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

Crime around SN2 1BX is moderate at 62 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 offences139
Anti-social behaviour62
Public order36
Vehicle crime29
Shoplifting24

school Local Schools

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Gorse Hill Primary School

Good444 pupils0.5 km
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EOTAS Swindon

Good57 pupils0.7 km
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Ferndale Primary School & Nursery

Good490 pupils0.7 km
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St Mary's Catholic Primary School

Good402 pupils0.9 km
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Swindon Academy

Good1930 pupils1.1 km
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Crowdys Hill School

Good252 pupils1.2 km
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Holy Cross Catholic Primary School

Requires Improvement398 pupils1.3 km
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Drove Primary School

Outstanding729 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

40 nearby
  • AAA Shop Ltd0.8 km
  • Liquor World0.9 km
  • Raja Halal Meat And Seafoods0.9 km
  • Mbros Superstore0.4 km
  • Portugal & Brazil Foods Ltd0.4 km
  • + 35 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

28 nearby
  • Cocina Del Diablo0.4 km
  • Gorse Hill Tea Rooms0.4 km
  • It's Platinum Not Grey Ltd0.4 km
  • Little Grazey0.4 km
  • Menu Brazil0.4 km
  • + 23 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • SW Bed & Breakast0.3 km
  • Angelique Guest House0.9 km
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Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • New Century Club0.4 km
  • The Swiss Chalet0.6 km
  • The Queens Tap / Bull & Bird0.7 km
  • The Tap And Barrel (Pub - Wet Sales)0.8 km
  • The Great Western Hotel0.6 km
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Iceland Foods Ltd0.4 km
  • Lidl UK GmbH0.6 km
  • B&M Retail Ltd0.7 km
  • Tesco Extra0.9 km
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Takeaway Shop

24 nearby
  • Bella Napoli Pizzeria0.4 km
  • Bindi's0.4 km
  • Diamond Kebab House0.4 km
  • Dilkush0.4 km
  • Eat Well0.5 km
  • + 19 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Swindon0.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Norman Road0.0 km
  • Norman Road0.1 km
  • Bradleys Corner0.2 km
  • Bradleys Corner0.2 km
  • St Barnabas Church0.3 km