SN2 1BZ is a safe, established residential area on Whitehouse Road, 0.9km from Gorse Hill in Swindon (Swindon). Administratively it sits within Rodbourne Cheney ward and the North Swindon constituency.
For families considering a move, SN2 1BZ represents a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. Outside of residential hours, large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. At 37 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 55% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 38% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Swindon.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 50 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for SN2 1BZ are sourced from Output Area E00166502 (shared with 18 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WHITEHOUSE ROAD, SN2 1BZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WHITEHOUSE ROAD, SN2 1BZ.
256
37
£ 48,800 /yr
60%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. SN2 1BZ's 55% ownership and 37-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SN2 1BZ. The average age is 36.5. 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)
Crime around SN2 1BZ is moderate at 50 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
EOTAS Swindon
Ferndale Primary School & Nursery
Gorse Hill Primary School
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Swindon Academy
UTC Swindon
Drove Primary School
Crowdys Hill School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
5 nearby- Angelique Guest House1.0 km
- Thistle Express Swindon1.0 km
- SW Bed & Breakast0.5 km
- Ibis Budget Swindon0.9 km
- Stay Belvedere Hotels Ltd (Trading At Holiday Inn Express)0.9 km
Retailers - Other
45 nearby- Abbys Food Stores0.7 km
- Paradise Deli0.6 km
- Sulaymaniyah Super Market0.8 km
- Zabka Polski Sklep0.7 km
- India Bazzar Super Market0.9 km
- + 40 more
Takeaway Shop
28 nearby- Yo! To Go!0.9 km
- Pizza King Chicken0.7 km
- Super Pizza0.9 km
- Swindon Kebab House0.8 km
- Grill Box Takeaway / Tiffin Express0.9 km
- + 23 more
Restaurant, Cafe
35 nearby- Da Vinci Swindon Ltd1.0 km
- Aramark Ltd (c/o Biotech & Biolog Sciences Research Council)0.4 km
- Costa0.6 km
- Jack Spice1.0 km
- Korky's Takeaway0.9 km
- + 30 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- The Great Western Hotel0.6 km
- Cuetopia (Swindon) Ltd1.0 km
- Waiting Room1.0 km
- Wyvern Tavern1.0 km
- New Century Club0.6 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Wilko0.9 km
- Iceland Foods Ltd0.6 km
- Lidl UK GmbH0.8 km
- B&M Retail Ltd0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Swindon0.6 km
Bus Stops
- Bradleys Corner0.1 km
- Bradleys Corner0.1 km
- North Star Roundabout0.2 km
- North Star Roundabout0.2 km
- Beatrice Street0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SN21BZ · Data under Open Government Licence