SN26 8AJ is a safe, established residential area on Vesta Close, 0.9km from St Andrews Ridge in Broad Blunsdon. Administratively it sits within St Andrews ward and the North Swindon constituency.
For families considering a move, SN26 8AJ represents a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. Outside of residential hours, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. At 33 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 68% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 31 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £390k, up 14.8% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for SN26 8AJ are sourced from Output Area E00177303 (shared with 18 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
VESTA CLOSE, SN26 8AJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for VESTA CLOSE, SN26 8AJ.
375
33
£ 60,500 /yr
56%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SN26 8AJ 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.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. SN26 8AJ spans multiple life stages — average age 33, moderate ownership and renting. £390k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 14.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SN26 8AJ. The average age is 33.1. 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 Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 440,000
7 sales · Mean £ 419,285
Terraced
£ 199,950
5 sales · Mean £ 210,570
Semi-Detached
£ 204,950
3 sales · Mean £ 208,300
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SN26 8AJ has low crime rates — 31 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
Abbey Farm Educate Together Primary
St Leonard's Church of England Primary Academy
Bridlewood Primary School
Abbey Meads Community Primary School
Great Western Academy
William Morris Primary School
Churchward School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Best Western Plus Blunsdon House Hotel0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Heart In Hand0.7 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-Op0.9 km
- Midcounties Co-operative0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Monica's Fish Bar0.9 km
- Curry Choice0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Swindon5.3 km
- Kemble17.2 km
Bus Stops
- High Street Top0.4 km
- Minerva Heights0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: SN268AJ · Data under Open Government Licence