Is SN25 1BS a safe place to live?

Yes, SN25 1BS is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 19 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

What is the population of SN25 1BS?

The population for the SN25 1BS area is approximately 188 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Swindon, South West

SN25 1BS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SN25 1BS.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry

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Population

188

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 52,600 /yr

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Employed

53%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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8/10

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4/10

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4/10

workEmployment

10/10

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6/10

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6/10

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6/10

homeHome Ownership

2/10

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10/10

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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates SN25 1BS — age 29, 35% ownership, 35% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SN25 1BS is a sought-after residential area located 1.0km from Haydon Wick in Swindon (Swindon). Administratively it sits within Priory Vale ward and the North Swindon constituency.

Within the SN25 district, this postcode is characterised by an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. By day, the area transitions to a professional home-workers in outer suburbs character: ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. With residents averaging 29 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 19 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for SN25 1BS are sourced from Output Area E00166532 (shared with 3 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 SN25 1BS. The average age is 29.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British89.2%

Asian / British Asian8.1%

Black / African / Caribbean1.6%

Other / Mixed1.1%

Economic Activity

53%Active

FT: 43%

Unemployed: 1%

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Age & Housing: A notably young demographic dominated by renters. The population leans heavily toward young adults in their twenties and thirties.

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

SN25 1BS has low crime rates — 19 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.

Violence and sexual offences78

Anti-social behaviour20

Criminal damage and arson10

Public order8

Vehicle crime6

school Local Schools

St Francis CofE Primary School

Outstanding454 pupils0.4 km

Orchid Vale Primary School

Inadequate422 pupils0.5 km

Abbey Park School

Good1125 pupils0.7 km

Red Oaks Primary School

Good461 pupils0.7 km

Brimble Hill Special School

Good101 pupils0.8 km

Uplands School

Outstanding147 pupils0.8 km

Oakhurst Community Primary School

Good475 pupils0.8 km

Haydonleigh Primary School

Good602 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby

Caffee Vialottie0.8 km
Jungle Kingdom0.5 km

local_grocery_store

Supermarkets

2 nearby

Tesco Express0.8 km
Midcounties Co-operative0.4 km

fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby

Redhouse Plaice0.7 km
Domino's Pizza0.4 km
Happy Cod0.4 km

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby

Taw Hill Pharmacy0.4 km

local_bar

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 Street0.1 km
Eyre Close0.2 km