Postcode Analysis Swindon, South West

NEWCOMBE DRIVE, SN2 1DZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NEWCOMBE DRIVE, SN2 1DZ.

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Population

109

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Avg Age

34

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Avg Income

£ 48,800 /yr

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Employed

86%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SN2 1DZ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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10/10
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9/10
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7/10
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Area Character

With 86% economic activity and an average age of 34, SN2 1DZ is squarely in the young professional bracket — careers being built, not wound down. Moderate crime is typical for a high-footfall, professionally active street.

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

SN2 1DZ is a mixed residential area on Newcombe Drive, 0.5km from Even Swindon in Swindon (Swindon). Administratively it sits within Mannington and Western ward and the North Swindon constituency.

For renters and young professionals, SN2 1DZ offers a young professional neighbourhood — career-focused, mobile, mostly renting. By day, the area transitions to a multiethnic urban high streets character: urban high streets with mixed ethnicity and businesses. With residents averaging 34 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 77% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (72% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 88 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.

Census 2021 statistics for SN2 1DZ are sourced from Output Area E00177254 (shared with 86 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 1DZ. The average age is 33.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British83.5%
Asian / British Asian14.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.9%
Other / Mixed0.9%

Economic Activity

86%Active
FT: 72%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

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

Crime around SN2 1DZ is moderate at 88 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour68
Violence and sexual offences62
Shoplifting40
Criminal damage and arson26
Vehicle crime23

school Local Schools

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UTC Swindon

Requires Improvement177 pupils0.5 km
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EOTAS Swindon

Good57 pupils0.6 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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Even Swindon Primary School

Good684 pupils1.1 km
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Robert Le Kyng Primary School

Good1.1 km
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Gorse Hill Primary School

Good444 pupils1.4 km
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Holy Rood Catholic Primary School

Good398 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

68 nearby
  • Da Vinci Swindon Ltd0.6 km
  • Aramark Ltd (c/o Biotech & Biolog Sciences Research Council)0.5 km
  • Boswells Cafe & Takeaway0.9 km
  • Costa0.6 km
  • Jack Spice0.6 km
  • + 63 more
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Supermarkets

7 nearby
  • Tesco Stores Ltd0.7 km
  • Wilko0.7 km
  • Aldi Stores Ltd0.6 km
  • The Midcounties Co-operative0.5 km
  • Iceland Frozen Foods Plc0.9 km
  • + 2 more
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Retailers - Other

69 nearby
  • Asafo Market0.6 km
  • Claire's0.8 km
  • HMV UK Ltd0.8 km
  • Londis Convenience Store0.7 km
  • Savers Health & Beauty Ltd0.7 km
  • + 64 more
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Pub, NightClub

10 nearby
  • The Great Western Hotel0.7 km
  • The Glue Pot0.5 km
  • Cuetopia (Swindon) Ltd0.6 km
  • The Greyhound (Swindon) Ltd0.8 km
  • Waiting Room0.6 km
  • + 5 more
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Takeaway Shop

23 nearby
  • Pizza King Chicken0.9 km
  • Super Pizza0.6 km
  • KFC0.5 km
  • Asmin Pizza & Kebab0.5 km
  • Sinbads Tandoori0.5 km
  • + 18 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

4 nearby
  • Thistle Express Swindon0.9 km
  • Ibis Budget Swindon0.5 km
  • Stay Belvedere Hotels Ltd (Trading At Holiday Inn Express)0.5 km
  • Travelodge Swindon West0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Swindon0.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Steam Museum0.3 km
  • Steam Museum0.3 km
  • New College (North Star Campus)0.3 km
  • New College (North Star Campus)0.3 km
  • Sheppard Street0.4 km