SN2 1DQ is a safe, established residential area on Ferndale Road, 0.5km from Rodbourne in Swindon (Swindon). Administratively it sits within Mannington and Western ward and the North Swindon constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a metro suburban distribution industries zone — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 42) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 80% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 27 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £157k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for SN2 1DQ are sourced from Output Area E00078803 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FERNDALE ROAD, SN2 1DQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FERNDALE ROAD, SN2 1DQ.
292
42
£ 48,800 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SN2 1DQ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
SN2 1DQ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 42, 80% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £157k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SN2 1DQ. The average age is 42.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 158,500
14 sales · Mean £ 168,571
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SN2 1DQ has low crime rates — 27 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
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Ferndale Primary School & Nursery
EOTAS Swindon
Even Swindon Primary School
Nova Hreod Academy
UTC Swindon
Swindon Academy
Moredon Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
22 nearby- Wingate Stores0.9 km
- Haribo1.0 km
- Whittard Of Chelsea Plc0.2 km
- Baileys Corner0.2 km
- Campus & Co Swindon0.4 km
- + 17 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Gas Sports & Social Club0.9 km
- NALGO Sports & Leisure Ltd0.9 km
- The Manor0.4 km
- The North Swindon Club0.3 km
- The Dolphin Hotel0.7 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
27 nearby- Gaming International T/a Swindon Stadium0.9 km
- The Olive Tree Cafe0.8 km
- Lalbagh Indian Restaurant0.6 km
- Cafe Aroma0.4 km
- Cafe Nexus0.9 km
- + 22 more
Takeaway Shop
15 nearby- Rice N Spice0.9 km
- Crosskitchenn0.6 km
- Lucky Fish Bar0.6 km
- Swindon Fish Bar0.4 km
- The Lunch Box0.4 km
- + 10 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Travelodge Swindon West0.5 km
Supermarkets
4 nearby- The Midcounties Co-operative0.6 km
- Aldi Stores Ltd0.4 km
- Home Bargains0.7 km
- The Food Warehouse0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Swindon1.1 km
- Kemble19.4 km
Bus Stops
- Scarborough Road0.2 km
- Scarborough Road0.2 km
- The Manor0.3 km
- Bss House0.3 km
- The Manor0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: SN21DQ · Data under Open Government Licence