SN3 1AW is a safe, established residential area located 0.4km from Swindon in Swindon (Swindon). Administratively it sits within Walcot and Park North ward and the South Swindon constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, SN3 1AW is a striving suburban area — non-UK born households working to get ahead. The daytime character shifts — large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. The 36 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 50% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 52 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for SN3 1AW are sourced from Output Area E00078756 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SN3 1AW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SN3 1AW.
309
36
£ 48,700 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SN3 1AW represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
With 50% social renting, SN3 1AW is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SN3 1AW. The average age is 36.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SN3 1AW is moderate at 52 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
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School
Drove Primary School
St Joseph's Catholic College
Lainesmead Primary School and Nursery
Holy Rood Catholic Primary School
Mountford Manor Primary School
Lawn Manor Academy
King William Street Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Angelique Guest House0.4 km
- Swindon Travelodge0.7 km
- Thistle Express Swindon0.8 km
- The Lodge0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
14 nearby- Swindon Bowls Club0.4 km
- The Great Western Hotel1.0 km
- Old Town Laundry Bar1.0 km
- Queenstown Social Club0.0 km
- The Merlin0.5 km
- + 9 more
Retailers - Other
40 nearby- Abbys Food Stores0.7 km
- Paradise Deli0.9 km
- Sulaymaniyah Super Market0.6 km
- Zabka Polski Sklep0.7 km
- HMV UK Ltd1.0 km
- + 35 more
Takeaway Shop
21 nearby- Yo! To Go!0.7 km
- Pizza King Chicken0.7 km
- Swindon Kebab House0.6 km
- Swindon Town Football Club Kiosk0.3 km
- Caprinos Pizza1.0 km
- + 16 more
Restaurant, Cafe
46 nearby- Boswells Cafe & Takeaway1.0 km
- Swindon No 1 Street Cafe0.9 km
- The Sandwich People0.7 km
- Taco Bell1.0 km
- Miller & Carter Swindon0.8 km
- + 41 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- B&M Retail Ltd0.7 km
- Tesco Extra0.6 km
- The Midcounties Co-operative0.6 km
- Aldi Stores Ltd0.2 km
- The Cooperative Foodstore0.6 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Swindon1.2 km
Bus Stops
- Ambulance Station0.0 km
- Ambulance Station0.1 km
- Fire Station0.2 km
- County Ground0.2 km
- County Ground0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SN31AW · Data under Open Government Licence