SN3 1AS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Queens Drive, 0.3km from Walcot West in Swindon (Swindon). Administratively it sits within Walcot and Park North ward and the South Swindon constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, SN3 1AS is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. During the day, non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. A balanced community with an average age of 35 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 59% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 41% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Swindon.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 69 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for SN3 1AS are sourced from Output Area E00078752 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
QUEENS DRIVE, SN3 1AS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for QUEENS DRIVE, SN3 1AS.
400
35
£ 35,600 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SN3 1AS falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
SN3 1AS has a significant social housing presence — 59% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 35-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SN3 1AS. The average age is 35.4. 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 mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SN3 1AS is moderate at 69 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
Lainesmead Primary School and Nursery
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School
St Joseph's Catholic College
Drove Primary School
Mountford Manor Primary School
Lawn Manor Academy
Holy Rood Catholic Primary School
King William Street Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Angelique Guest House0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Swindon Bowls Club0.6 km
- Jesters0.9 km
- Queenstown Social Club0.4 km
- The Merlin0.6 km
- County Ground Hotel0.7 km
- + 1 more
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- Macs News0.9 km
- Queens Drive Service Station0.0 km
- India Bazzar Super Market1.0 km
- VK Food & Wine0.9 km
- Shahjalal Grocery Ltd0.9 km
- + 4 more
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- OK4U Day Centre0.7 km
- Miller & Carter Swindon0.9 km
- Subway0.1 km
- Geek Retreat0.9 km
- Familia Restaurant Ltd0.9 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- The Midcounties Co-operative0.9 km
- Tesco Extra0.9 km
- Aldi Stores Ltd0.5 km
- The Cooperative Foodstore0.1 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Swindon Town Football Club Kiosk0.6 km
- Magic Chippy0.5 km
- County Fayre0.8 km
- Andy's Kebabs And Fish And Chips0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Swindon1.6 km
Bus Stops
- Russell Walk0.1 km
- Russell Walk0.1 km
- Sussex Place0.2 km
- Sussex Place0.2 km
- Randolph Close0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: SN31AS · Data under Open Government Licence