SN3 1AT 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 1AT is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. During the day, non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 48) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 72% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 34% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Swindon. Full-time employment stands at 22% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 64 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 1AT are sourced from Output Area E00078760 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
QUEENS DRIVE, SN3 1AT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for QUEENS DRIVE, SN3 1AT.
234
48
£ 35,600 /yr
34%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SN3 1AT 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
Social renting makes up 72% of tenure in SN3 1AT — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 48-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 1AT. The average age is 47.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SN3 1AT is moderate at 64 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
Lawn Manor Academy
Mountford Manor Primary School
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School
St Joseph's Catholic College
Drove Primary School
Holy Rood Catholic Primary School
Goddard Park Community Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Swindon Bowls Club0.8 km
- Jesters0.9 km
- Queenstown Social Club0.7 km
- The Merlin0.7 km
- County Ground Hotel0.9 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Swindon Town Football Club Kiosk0.8 km
- Magic Chippy0.6 km
- County Fayre1.0 km
- Andy's Kebabs And Fish And Chips0.8 km
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- Macs News1.0 km
- Queens Drive Service Station0.2 km
- You Matter0.4 km
- Morrison's Daily0.8 km
- G & L0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- OK4U Day Centre0.7 km
- Miller & Carter Swindon0.9 km
- Subway0.1 km
- Familia Restaurant Ltd0.7 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Aldi Stores Ltd0.7 km
- The Cooperative Foodstore0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Swindon1.8 km
Bus Stops
- Sussex Place0.0 km
- Sussex Place0.1 km
- Randolph Close0.2 km
- Randolph Close0.2 km
- New College0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SN31AT · Data under Open Government Licence