Postcode Analysis Swindon, South West

SKYLARK, SN26 7AU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SKYLARK, SN26 7AU.

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Population

435

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 60,500 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SN26 7AU is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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5/10
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9/10
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2/10
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9/10
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2/10
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9/10
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5/10
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9/10
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5/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. SN26 7AU's low deprivation rank, 88% ownership, and £475k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending up 28.9% year-on-year.

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

SN26 7AU is a sought-after residential area on Skylark, 0.5km from Broad Blunsdon in Broad Blunsdon. Administratively it sits within Blunsdon and Highworth ward and the North Swindon constituency.

For serious buyers, SN26 7AU is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. During the day, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. A balanced community with an average age of 45 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 88% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £475k, up 28.9% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for SN26 7AU are sourced from Output Area E00078249 (shared with 32 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 SN26 7AU. The average age is 44.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.4%
Asian / British Asian4.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.5%
Other / Mixed0.9%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 37%
Unemployed: 0%
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Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 475,000

30 sales · Mean £ 488,383

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

SN26 7AU has low crime rates — 25 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 offences28
Anti-social behaviour20
Public order5
Criminal damage and arson5
Other crime4

school Local Schools

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St Leonard's Church of England Primary Academy

Inadequate175 pupils0.6 km
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Abbey Farm Educate Together Primary

0.8 km
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Bridlewood Primary School

Good1.4 km
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Abbey Meads Community Primary School

Good507 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Best Western Plus Blunsdon House Hotel0.2 km
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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Robins Farm0.9 km
  • The Heart In Hand0.3 km
  • Harvester Swindon0.9 km
  • The Jovial Monk1.0 km
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Co-Op0.9 km
  • Aldi Stores Ltd0.9 km
  • Midcounties Co-operative0.7 km
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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Blunsdon Village Shop0.5 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • David Lloyd Leisure Ltd0.9 km
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Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Monica's Fish Bar0.9 km
  • Curry Choice0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Swindon5.2 km
  • Kemble17.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Minerva Heights0.1 km
  • Blunsdon House Hotel0.1 km
  • High Street Top0.1 km
  • Blunsdon House Hotel0.1 km
  • Lady Lane0.2 km