SN2 1DE is a safe, established residential area on Ferndale Road, 0.7km from Rodbourne in Swindon (Swindon). Administratively it sits within Rodbourne Cheney ward and the North Swindon constituency.
For families considering a move, SN2 1DE represents a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 38 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 75% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 40 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £205k, up 54.5% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for SN2 1DE are sourced from Output Area E00078802 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FERNDALE ROAD, SN2 1DE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FERNDALE ROAD, SN2 1DE.
323
38
£ 48,800 /yr
55%
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
SN2 1DE is a mixed residential postcode — average age 38, 75% 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 54.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SN2 1DE. The average age is 38.4. 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 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
£ 196,000
13 sales · Mean £ 205,269
Semi-Detached
£ 190,000
1 sales · Mean £ 190,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SN2 1DE has low crime rates — 40 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
EOTAS Swindon
Ferndale Primary School & Nursery
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Swindon Academy
Gorse Hill Primary School
UTC Swindon
Even Swindon Primary School
Nova Hreod Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- The Glue Pot1.0 km
- The Great Western Hotel0.8 km
- Waiting Room1.0 km
- New Century Club1.0 km
- The Dolphin Hotel1.0 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
33 nearby- Subway1.0 km
- Lalbagh Indian Restaurant0.9 km
- Da Vinci Swindon Ltd1.0 km
- Aramark Ltd (c/o Biotech & Biolog Sciences Research Council)0.5 km
- Costa0.7 km
- + 28 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Aldi Stores Ltd0.9 km
- Iceland Foods Ltd0.9 km
- The Midcounties Co-operative0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
32 nearby- Asmin Pizza & Kebab0.9 km
- Sinbads Tandoori0.9 km
- Crosskitchenn0.9 km
- Lucky Fish Bar0.9 km
- Pizza King Chicken1.0 km
- + 27 more
Retailers - Other
36 nearby- Abbys Food Stores1.0 km
- Paradise Deli1.0 km
- Zabka Polski Sklep1.0 km
- W H Smith Swindon Rail0.7 km
- Mbros Superstore0.9 km
- + 31 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- SW Bed & Breakast0.9 km
- Ibis Budget Swindon0.9 km
- Stay Belvedere Hotels Ltd (Trading At Holiday Inn Express)0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Swindon0.7 km
- Kemble19.9 km
Bus Stops
- Ferndale Primary School0.0 km
- Ferndale Primary School0.0 km
- North Star Roundabout0.1 km
- North Star Roundabout0.2 km
- Wiltshire Avenue0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SN21DE · Data under Open Government Licence