SN25 1BQ is a sought-after residential area on Havisham Drive, 1.0km from Haydon Wick in Swindon (Swindon). Administratively it sits within Priory Vale ward and the North Swindon constituency.
For renters and young professionals, SN25 1BQ offers a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. An average age of 33 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 48% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 21 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £140k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for SN25 1BQ are sourced from Output Area E00166582 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HAVISHAM DRIVE, SN25 1BQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HAVISHAM DRIVE, SN25 1BQ.
117
33
£ 52,600 /yr
57%
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
SN25 1BQ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 33, 46% 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SN25 1BQ. The average age is 33.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 135,750
2 sales · Mean £ 135,750
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SN25 1BQ has low crime rates — 21 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 Francis CofE Primary School
Orchid Vale Primary School
Abbey Park School
Red Oaks Primary School
Brimble Hill Special School
Uplands School
Oakhurst Community Primary School
Haydonleigh Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Caffee Vialottie0.8 km
- Jungle Kingdom0.5 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Tesco Express0.8 km
- Midcounties Co-operative0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Redhouse Plaice0.7 km
- Domino's Pizza0.4 km
- Happy Cod0.4 km
Retailers - Other
1 nearby- Taw Hill Pharmacy0.4 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Tawny Owl0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Swindon4.4 km
- Kemble16.4 km
Bus Stops
- Friday Street Park0.1 km
- Friday Street Park0.1 km
- Friday Street0.1 km
- Friday Street0.2 km
- Eyre Close0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SN251BQ · Data under Open Government Licence