Postcode Analysis Swindon, South West

HILLSIDE WAY, SN26 8BU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HILLSIDE WAY, SN26 8BU.

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Population

375

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Avg Age

33

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Avg Income

£ 60,500 /yr

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Employed

56%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SN26 8BU 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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9/10
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10/10
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1/10
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10/10
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4/10
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8/10
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1/10
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6/10
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3/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, SN26 8BU combines high owner-occupation (68%), strong property values (£570k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £570k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.

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

SN26 8BU is a safe, established residential area on Hillside Way, 0.8km from Lower Village in Broad Blunsdon. Administratively it sits within St Andrews ward and the North Swindon constituency.

For families considering a move, SN26 8BU represents a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. By day, the area transitions to a accessible countryside character: higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. With residents averaging 33 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 68% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 36 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £570k.

Census 2021 statistics for SN26 8BU are sourced from Output Area E00177303 (shared with 18 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 8BU. 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

White / British86.2%
Asian / British Asian6.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed7.4%

Economic Activity

56%Active
FT: 42%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 520,000

4 sales · Mean £ 514,375

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

SN26 8BU has low crime rates — 36 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 offences35
Anti-social behaviour15
Criminal damage and arson6
Other crime3
Other theft2

school Local Schools

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Abbey Farm Educate Together Primary

0.6 km
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St Leonard's Church of England Primary Academy

Inadequate175 pupils1.0 km
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Bridlewood Primary School

Good1.3 km
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Abbey Meads Community Primary School

Good507 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Best Western Plus Blunsdon House Hotel0.5 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Heart In Hand0.6 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Co-Op1.0 km
  • Midcounties Co-operative0.5 km
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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Blunsdon Village Shop0.9 km
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Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Monica's Fish Bar1.0 km
  • Curry Choice1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Swindon5.4 km
  • Kemble17.2 km

Bus Stops

  • High Street Top0.3 km
  • Minerva Heights0.4 km