Postcode Analysis Swindon, South West

FONTHILL WALK, SN3 1AQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FONTHILL WALK, SN3 1AQ.

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Population

281

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 48,700 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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3/10
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8/10
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9/10
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4/10
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3/10
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7/10
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9/10
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9/10
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4/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. SN3 1AQ spans multiple life stages — average age 44, moderate ownership and renting. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood. Property prices are trending down 7.4% year-on-year.

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

SN3 1AQ is a mixed residential area on Fonthill Walk, 0.2km from Walcot West in Swindon (Swindon). Administratively it sits within Walcot and Park North ward and the South Swindon constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. A balanced community with an average age of 44 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 90% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 72 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £231k, down 7.4% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for SN3 1AQ are sourced from Output Area E00078761 (shared with 6 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 SN3 1AQ. The average age is 44.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British85.8%
Asian / British Asian7.8%
Black / African / Caribbean1.8%
Other / Mixed4.6%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 3%
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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

Semi-Detached

£ 225,000

3 sales · Mean £ 225,000

Terraced

£ 185,000

7 sales · Mean £ 197,014

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

Crime around SN3 1AQ is moderate at 72 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 offences148
Anti-social behaviour109
Shoplifting27
Public order26
Criminal damage and arson17

school Local Schools

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Lainesmead Primary School and Nursery

Good418 pupils0.3 km
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Lawn Manor Academy

Requires Improvement823 pupils0.3 km
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Holy Cross Catholic Primary School

Requires Improvement398 pupils0.7 km
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Drove Primary School

Outstanding729 pupils0.7 km
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Mountford Manor Primary School

Good213 pupils0.7 km
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St Joseph's Catholic College

Good1359 pupils0.7 km
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Holy Rood Catholic Primary School

Good398 pupils0.9 km
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OakTree Nursery and Primary School

Good396 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Swindon Town Football Club Kiosk0.9 km
  • Magic Chippy0.6 km
  • St John's Fish Shop1.0 km
  • County Fayre1.0 km
  • Andy's Kebabs And Fish And Chips0.9 km
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Retailers - Other

7 nearby
  • Cavendish Grocery Store Ltd1.0 km
  • Macs News0.9 km
  • Queens Drive Service Station0.3 km
  • You Matter0.3 km
  • Morrison's Daily1.0 km
  • + 2 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

5 nearby
  • Ian Bowyer Catering1.0 km
  • OK4U Day Centre0.6 km
  • Miller & Carter Swindon0.8 km
  • Subway0.2 km
  • Familia Restaurant Ltd0.6 km
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • The Midcounties Co-operative1.0 km
  • The Midcounties Co-operative1.0 km
  • Aldi Stores Ltd0.7 km
  • The Cooperative Foodstore0.2 km
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Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Queenstown Social Club0.7 km
  • The Merlin0.7 km
  • County Ground Hotel0.9 km
  • Swindon Cricket Club0.9 km
  • Swindon Bowls Club0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Swindon1.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Sussex Place0.1 km
  • Sussex Place0.1 km
  • New College0.2 km
  • Randolph Close0.2 km
  • Randolph Close0.3 km