SN25 1BY is a sought-after residential area on Markton Close, 1.2km from Haydon Wick in Swindon (Swindon). Administratively it sits within Priory Vale ward and the North Swindon constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a professional home-workers in outer suburbs zone — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. Average age 28 — a clear signal of a student and young renter community, typically with strong café and nightlife culture nearby. 45% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 16 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £365k.
Census 2021 statistics for SN25 1BY are sourced from Output Area E00166543 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MARKTON CLOSE, SN25 1BY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MARKTON CLOSE, SN25 1BY.
280
28
£ 52,600 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SN25 1BY represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
SN25 1BY is a student and graduate zone — average age 28, 45% private renting, and the high-energy, high-turnover character of a university-adjacent neighbourhood. Low crime and budget prices are a strong draw for students and early-career renters.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SN25 1BY. The average age is 27.9. 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 & Housing: A notably young demographic dominated by renters. The population leans heavily toward young adults in their twenties and thirties.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 306,000
3 sales · Mean £ 325,333
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SN25 1BY has low crime rates — 16 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
Oakhurst Community Primary School
Red Oaks Primary School
Abbey Park School
Brimble Hill Special School
Uplands School
Haydonleigh Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- Juniper Stores1.0 km
- Taw Hill Pharmacy0.3 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Tawny Owl0.4 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Midcounties Co-operative0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Domino's Pizza0.3 km
- Happy Cod0.3 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Jungle Kingdom0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Swindon4.4 km
- Kemble16.2 km
Bus Stops
- Friday Street0.2 km
- Friday Street0.2 km
- Friday Street Park0.2 km
- Friday Street Park0.3 km
- Garsington Drive0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SN251BY · Data under Open Government Licence